Hemlock Ring - WIPOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitterHere's my second Ravelympic "event" - the Afghan Marathon. I'm working on the Hemlock Ring afghan, using Berroco Pleasure yarn (same yarn I used for my tilted duster, only in blue). I'm 42 rows in. So far it's ok. I'm on the center doily-lacy part and am having some… Continue reading Hemlock Ring – WIP

So Lorelai and I ventured out to our new yarn shop - The Yarn Basket, 288 East Main St. Branford, CT 203-208-3288 (no website yet)I was given quite a warm welcome and shown around - it's a great space, bright and open. Yarns are arranged by weight. They carry Sirdar, Berocco, Brown Sheep, Noro, Debbie… Continue reading Local Yarn Shopping

If you've ever thought about knitting the "Central Park Hoodie" I would like to push and nudge you to do so. This pattern (so far) rocks. I love the pattern, love the yarn (Cascade 220 Heathers), and could keep on gushing about it! I finished the back at SnB last night and have started the… Continue reading Sharing the love

Can't believe it's already July 30!!--------------------------------------------------Original post here. Updates: January, February, March---------------------------------------------------I like a challenge. I love lists. I think this sort of list would be good to help me keep some focus (on me) now that the bulk of my focus is on my family. This list has been inspired by my family, friends,… Continue reading July 101 Update

Kids at playOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitterLorelai and I bought a new toy for Jackson on Friday - it's a long dog, with a rope middle. Friday night he spent 2 hours working on destuffing the tail end (successful!). This morning, he got the rest of the stuffing out of the head. Makes me think of… Continue reading Kids at play

not quiteOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitterI'm trying to create a hat for Lorelai - I'm using other patterns as a guideline and this is the version 1. So far, I'm not too sure. There is a mistake in the brim, and it's not quite big enough for me - nor is it small enough for Lorelai.… Continue reading not quite

Things I'm finding funny:Beaker "Ode to Joy"[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpcUxwpOQ_A&hl=en]see more dog picturesAnd Dr. Horrible? brilliant. Gotta love NPH!

We're cooking!Originally uploaded by nutmegknitterMan, now that she's moving (all over the place, and she's fast too!) - it's hard to get a not-blurry picture! Anyway, I was shelling peas this morning for the next batch of baby food (peas and carrots) and Lorelai was exploring plastic measuring spoons, a wooden spoon and a pot.… Continue reading We’re cooking!

Hard to photograph a toy in motion, but here's the toy in action with the wee one. My new favorite photo (even if it's blurry)Funny Hair Photos:

My blog has been wordy for a few days now. Today I've got knitting to show! Yay! When I posted my to-do list back on Friday, it included "spider face" and "blog spider, broken dpns" - Here's the spider:Lorelai and I go to a baby group that uses plastic easter eggs with stuff inside to… Continue reading FOs! Finally!