Last fall I spotted this Scrappy Doll and little soxxy dress patterns on fpea's blog. I was quite taken with both and thought that I would knit one up for Lorelai after the holidays. I am quite pleased to share that I followed through on that notion (January isn't even done yet!) and the doll… Continue reading A New Doll

photo.JPGOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitter#10 is the winner of the Seventh Generation prize pack - Janet, congrats! I've emailed you already - hope to hear from you soon!!

Yesterday, even among the drips (which, thankfully, have slowed back down to one drip today), I finished my first true 2011 object. All the knitting was done this year. Matchgirl (Pattern #0706) by Dolce Handknits. I think I was most taken with the way the top and bottom cuffs echo each other - the bottom… Continue reading Flittens for the win!

Given that much of the gift knitting was done and then put aside, my pictures are all over the place. Today I found another photo on my phone that I should have posted yesterday and I was finally able to snap the last knitted gift today! For my brother's girlfriend I made a little pencil… Continue reading Two More!

Ahh. December 26. A day I look forward to especially since we have had the Lorax and have a Christmas marathon starting on Christmas Eve through Christmas night for the last 4 years. We travel to see family - and there is a lot of family to see. This year was probably the best yet… Continue reading Holiday Hangover

The hustle and bustle are in full swing - I think it is going to be a very exciting Christmas - one that certainly will go by all too fast. If you can, try and slow down and enjoy the good stuff. Things like:Enjoying a good viewing of The Yule Log (while it lasts -… Continue reading Christmas Wishes

I was just talking about the Best Christmas presents ever with my MIL the other night at dinner - and then today I read WifeMomKnitter's post about her "Best" presents (cringe worthy!). It got me thinking - Great blog fodder!!Starting with the Best. The true best gifts ever - two immediately stand out in my… Continue reading “Best” and Best Christmas Presents

photo.JPGOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitterThere was a surprise photo card in the mail today from my mom. Vintage 1984 "Greetings" from the Children. Circa 1984 - my brothers (who were 3.5 and 6 months) and I (6 and a half). I don't think we've changed one bit.

Wedding shoesOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitter(Nearly Wordless Wednesday)Found my wedding shoes while cleaning out a closet. Gave them to the Lorax to play with - "Mama, I love your wedding shoes!" 🙂

Family PhotoOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitterLazy Sunday. Putting up the Christmas Tree. Good photo opportunity. Of course, when using the self-timer on the camera it is a good idea to take a lot of photos to be sure you get a good one. And then you can also be surprised at what you get. This is… Continue reading Family Photo