About Maggie and her Knitting in the Park
Knitting in the Park is a little space dedicated to sharing about my hobbies and my passions. At first, I shared the crazy journey of buying our first home, and getting married. Now with kids, a dog, and two birds, life is busier than ever. I still carve out time for creativity. While we’re no longer living in the park, the name has remained the same. Thank you for taking the time to learn about Knitting in the Park. I hope you like it here, and find my patterns helpful!
I’m a marketing specialist by trade and work a number of different clients that are all awesome and challenge me to grow in new ways every day. While I have to be professional on other online platforms, this is my little space to let my hair down, pick up my needles and share my thoughts.
Who am I?
Look at these babies!
Well, I’m a Pittsburgher – that should give you a good bit start.
I’ve been knitting for over 11 years now, and probably designing patterns for about 6 years.
I’m now married to a wonderful man, and blessed with two human kiddos. In 2025 we lost our soul dog, a Black Labrador names Murphy. He was pretty much the goofiest dog I have ever met.
Right before we lost Murphy, I saw Mabel, a starving little black lab and I though, if that wouldn’t kill Murphy, I’d adopt her. It was like Murphy could finally rest knowing we would be looked after. Life has it’s ups and downs. I miss Murphy terribly, and have a tattoo dedicated to his memory. But with Mabel, life is never dull! She is so full of energy and love that we barely have time to stop and think, or knit.
Just like Murphy, she’ll often be found lying on my WIPS or jumping around on top of them. Some of them are even for her! Starting just this year, I’ve also acquired two porch geese (yes these are on top of the two actual birds we have: a parakeet and cockatiel).
Why’d We Leave the Park?
Our growing family created som growing pains in our starter home. We love that home and were very sad to leave it. However we were luck enough to find a wonderful neighborhood full of kids and chances for our kids to make friends and play. We still have access to the outdoors and we try to enjoy them every chance that we get! I now have a front porch and a covered back patio for loads of knitting and I plan to upload loads of patterns while we enjoy this new home.