Last week, it was new socks, this week, I've got a new hat. Well, my daughter does. I knit the Selbu Modern for Sophmore Semester #2 of Loopy Academy. This meets the project requirements of using a variegated colorway and a solid colorway. I think it looks really nice, though my lesson learned from this… Continue reading FO Friday Selbu Modern
Cream Socks
I have a new pair of socks! They were finished some time in February and have been sitting in a pile, waiting to be shared on the blog. I used Quince & Co yarn that I purchased at Nido, in Burlington, VT. This yarn was wonderful with which to work. It's so soft and cozy.… Continue reading Cream Socks
Socks and stripes and a scarf-wearing penguin
I worked on a lot of projects and did a bit of reading last week, thanks in part to Winter Storm Jonas. We ended up with over a foot of snow, currently melting away, but when it was here the whole family did get out in it. I am pleased to report that several handknits… Continue reading Socks and stripes and a scarf-wearing penguin
First Finishes & Spiral Cowl WIP
I'm feeling pretty good about the knits this week. I have my first FO of 2016, a pair of Cindersmoke Mittens! So often I knit out of season, but it's been very cold waiting for the bus with the kids and there's a big snow storm coming (do you have your bread and milk stockpiled?).… Continue reading First Finishes & Spiral Cowl WIP
Nutmegknitter Recap | Vogue Knitting Live NYC
I love going to New York City! Each time really feels like an adventure - I take the train in to Grand Central Terminal, and when you walk through the terminal and then out on to 42nd street it feels like you've landed on a completely different planet. This was my first time to attend… Continue reading Nutmegknitter Recap | Vogue Knitting Live NYC
New Books and New Projects
Reading wise, I'm still working my way through Mary Poppins and still think she's a tough cookie! We had a small trip last week and picked up a Junie B. Jones audio book for the car ride. Last summer we listened to a few of the stories in the car and both kids liked them,… Continue reading New Books and New Projects
No Pain, No Gain
I bought this shirt on a total impulse when I saw it posted on FibreSpace's Instagram feed. My father works at a hospital and husband works in insurance, so we've actually had talk of the new ICD 10 codes at the dinner table. The fact that I now know the code for an injury by… Continue reading No Pain, No Gain
Poppins and Plans
I am this close --><-- to having my current sample knitting project finished so that has had all my focus for my knitting time this week. We could also talk about how I noticed an uncrossed cable that I tried to drop back to fix, and how in doing that I made it worse and… Continue reading Poppins and Plans
Sophmore Year Loopy Academy
A post all about recent FO's is a pretty good start to the new year! These projects were knit as part of Loopy Academy - Sophmore Year (semester 1). Three projects were required, one with cables, a pillow, and a project with texture. I am happy this term is in the books as I stumbled… Continue reading Sophmore Year Loopy Academy
Winding Down to Start Up Again
Jumping right back in with a WIP Wednesday / Yarn Along project & book post, following an unintentional blog break. On my needles now are a sample knit and my last project for Loopy Academy Sophomore Year / Semester 3. I've also picked up and put down a pair of fingerless mittens for Nate. We… Continue reading Winding Down to Start Up Again