I was invited to an event for Girl Scout troop leaders over the weekend. It was a nice evening of dinner and meeting new people and getting a bit of training on the upcoming Girl Scout Cookie Sales (if you're looking for a cookie fix, I can help you out!). I'm not a troop leader… Continue reading Cookie Swap Rookie
Author: Becca
FO Friday Crochet Tiger Hat
In my last post, I talked about how PatPatsHats put out the call for tiger-themed hats. You can read more about Madeline's story on the PatPatsHats blog. I wanted to help make a few hats but the yarn had to be just right. The right shade of tiger-orange and the right materials (acrylic), neither of… Continue reading FO Friday Crochet Tiger Hat
WIP Wednesday An Elf and Distractions
My daughter was given The Best Christmas Pageant Ever for her birthday and I picked it up last weekend to re-read it. I know I read it a long time ago. The book itself is only 96 pages and I quickly made it through the first few chapters. Our Elf on the Shelf even picked… Continue reading WIP Wednesday An Elf and Distractions
Magic Wand Two-Step
Hurrah! I got my act together and finished the purple cabled mitts that were just a thumb away from being complete in Wednesday's post. This is the Fingerless Gloves / Stulpen pattern, a free Ravelry download and the yarn is Marigoldjen 100% Superwash Merino Worsted in the Magic Wand colorway. This is my second time… Continue reading Magic Wand Two-Step
So Close – reading and project progress
Sadly, I have not touched my current book in weeks, maybe even months. I did take a few moments this morning to read a few pages of The Rent Collector to be fair! A good friend gave me Ann Hood's Knitting Yarns last week and I am really looking forward to starting that.... eventually! The… Continue reading So Close – reading and project progress
And Now It’s December
Wow. In the last week I've celebrated my 10 year wedding anniversary, hosted Thanksgiving dinner for 14, hosted friends I've known since high school, and celebrated Lorelai's 7th birthday! And now it's December and we're not stopping - our tree is up and decorated, the rest of the decorations are being uncovered, and my list… Continue reading And Now It’s December
FO Friday Solitude Dots Hat and More Turkey
I was so excited to finish my Solitude Dots Hat last Friday night. I immediately put it on and wore it all weekend. The kit I purchased at Rhinebeck did indeed provide plenty of yarn allowing for a pompom with the leftovers if you wanted. I'm still considering it, but I don't feel like this… Continue reading FO Friday Solitude Dots Hat and More Turkey
WIP Blobs with a side of Turkey
I make a strong effort to blog each week. Having the link parties like WIP Wednesday, FO Friday (those ones haven't been active in a while - I wonder what's up?), Creative Friday, and Yarn Along are all wonderful motivators. I want to join in and see what everyone is up to. I have found… Continue reading WIP Blobs with a side of Turkey
Loopy Academy Cowl Assignment Done
My second assignment for Loopy Academy is done! The project requirements were to make a cowl in a multi-colored (defined as 2 or more distinct colors in the same skein) or self-striping Fingering weight colorway. I decided on the Irish Mesh Cowl (a suggested pattern) in the Plied Light colorway of Peppino, part of the Yarns… Continue reading Loopy Academy Cowl Assignment Done
Polka Dots
I love polka dots. They seem to be everywhere and then nowhere, but I think they are a classic. I don't polka-dot all the things, all the time though they always catch my eye. I will indulge in a good polka dot item: these sneakers I finally tracked down, pajama pants, socks, and so on.… Continue reading Polka Dots