Since my daughter is on winter break from school this week, we've let her stay up a bit later at night and we all settle down with a book to read. That has helped me finally finish The Rent Collector. I liked the story and the references to how wonderful it is to be able… Continue reading As You Wish
Category: WIPs
Mitten Progress and more
I can say it was a very good Christmas. The people with whom I spent time, the presents exchanged, and the food were all so wonderful. My mind feels just so full with plans, ideas, and thoughts... hopefully after cleaning up a bit and getting some work done I will be able to recharge with… Continue reading Mitten Progress and more
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
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
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
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
WIP Wednesday More Wild Hats
I think it is hard to deny the appeal of hats. Whether you knit or crochet, hats work up quick in just about every weight of yarn! In my years of fiber adventures, I have made classic hats, wild hats, baby hats, ugly hats, wee hats, themed hats, and simple hats. This week's WIP Wednesday… Continue reading WIP Wednesday More Wild Hats
WIP Wednesday
This week I have been sticking with my spinning for Spinzilla & Team Louet. Looking at what other team members have already accomplished is a bit intimidating, but I am trying to keep the view that I'm still new at this and the whole point is to have fun. I can see an improvement in… Continue reading WIP Wednesday
Get Your Game Face On
I posted this picture of Jackson mid-yarn on Monday to Instagram. Seemed like a good way to start the week, with your game face on and all that. Now that we are here on Wednesday night, I'm feeling a bit more like this Jacob sheep I spotted at a fair over the weekend - it's… Continue reading Get Your Game Face On
Food for Thought
This week the knitting has been on these two projects - a hat for me and a sample shawl. There's not much else to say about them, they are in the "Just Keep Knitting. Just Keep Knitting" phase. Looks a bit like Peas and Carrots, right? Food on the brain all the time around here.… Continue reading Food for Thought