Years ago I made a fantastic scarf for my husband. Chunky baby alpaca yarn, long enough to wrap around your neck and be snug. I made it so long ago that it isn't even in my Ravelry projects! Dan's scarf has been showing signs of wear, so I decided it was time to make a… Continue reading Neckwarmers for All
Category: Jackson
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
Happy Halloween!
We're ready for Halloween tonight! The weather is predicted to be on the chilly side, perfect for all the Elsa's out there, including my own. My daughter is still big into all things princess. Last year she was Wonder Woman (technically a princess!) and I thought maybe this year we could something different. Elsa, in… Continue reading Happy Halloween!
The Oldest One in the House
Today is a special day in this little nutshell, Jackson is 9! He has been a part of our lives forever it seems like - we brought him home only a few months after we moved in ourselves. He was here before the kids. There have been many ups and downs with him, a whole… Continue reading The Oldest One in the House
Triangle Cowl for a Tiny Creature
Dachshunds need sweaters. Seriously, this little dog, with his short coat, is like a heat-seeking missile. He'll sleep in front of the heat vent in the kitchen that blows warm air, loves a good nap in a sun puddle, and especially loves a seat on your lap under a big blanket. But, when I put… Continue reading Triangle Cowl for a Tiny Creature
Back to the blog
Hello! Merry Christmas! Hopefully you had a lovely holiday season, I feel very lucky to say that I did. Among all the events (and noise, oh the noise) there was a lot of love and laughter. I love Christmas, I do, but I also love the days after it all to recover and be lazy.… Continue reading Back to the blog
Monday Listicle: Life with Kids
I haven't done a listicle in a while, but I could not resist the prompt for today. When I started blogging I think most of the posts featured Jackson, my first "kid", in some way or another. It still happens now that I might meet someone who reads this blog and they know Jackson! Then… Continue reading Monday Listicle: Life with Kids
Shift Finished!
I am almost done with this year's crazy Rhinebeck Hat - I will probably post a photo on Friday. I can say that both are coming together nicely and this takes the cake for obnoxious, easy to spot, silly, & yet totally appropriate for attending a fiber festival. But this post is about a new… Continue reading Shift Finished!
For Jackson
This weekend Jackson turns 7! Way back in July, 2005 we brought the little wienie home. If you have read my blog for any length of time you know what a good sport he has been and continues to be.A lot has changed since then, and he has dealt with fairly well. He is barky… Continue reading For Jackson
Yarn Along – Aug 3 Stripes!
from small things Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either… Continue reading Yarn Along – Aug 3 Stripes!