Plenty of people might laugh off putting your dog in a sweater or a jacket. Most people don't have a problem with a bandanna so what's wrong with a sweater? Jackson is a mini-dachshund, six inches off the ground with a short natural coat, and he always seeks out a little extra heat. He loves a… Continue reading FO Friday Cabled Dog Sweater
Pieces in Progress
Projects in pieces, appropriate for a work-in-progress Wednesday post right? Shown here are the front and back sides of the Watercolor Pillow I'm making for the Sophomore year assignments of Loopy Academy. I am hoping it all works out okay, because man, my colorwork heart is a bit wonky. I should have given a lot more slack… Continue reading Pieces in Progress
Make Me a Mermaid
Over the last few weeks, several friends shared pictures of mermaid blankets with me. They are adorable, no doubt. I love all things ocean related, including mermaids, so why not give it a go? For my project, I used the Bulky & Quick Mermaid Blanket pattern from MJ's Off the Hook Designs. A bit of… Continue reading Make Me a Mermaid
New Books and a WIP Confession
I forgot to include the two books I picked up at Rhinebeck in my earlier post! These were on my mental shopping list and I am enjoying them immensely. Unexpected Cables is by Heather Zoppetti and impresses me more as I stop just flipping through the pages and really take a look at her… Continue reading New Books and a WIP Confession
Rhinebeck Shopping When You Are Stash Happy
This past weekend was the wonderful event known officially as "NY Sheep and Wool Festival", but as Rhinebeck to all the fiber fans that attend. It really is an amazing event. I feel like it combines the best part of New England / Upstate New York, prime leaf peeping season, the fall chill in the… Continue reading Rhinebeck Shopping When You Are Stash Happy
FO Friday Finally Rainbows
Who can resist a rainbow? Not me. Rainbow suspenders a la Mork, Rainbow Bright, Cheer Bear. That is the stuff of my childhood! After the success of Nate's Happy Throw last year, I thought it was time to make Lorelai a new blanket. She still has (and uses) the Big Bad Baby blanket I made… Continue reading FO Friday Finally Rainbows
WIP Wednesday Slip Stitches and Cables
As I mentioned in my last post, I have a number of works in progress. They all suit a current attention span or mood. Do I feel like paying attention to the pattern? Do I love seeing a particular color pop up? Do I need something I can pick up and put down quickly? Yes… Continue reading WIP Wednesday Slip Stitches and Cables
Back At It
When life gets busy, you tend to let some things go. For me, this blog took a backseat while other items needed action. All is well, it's just been a really busy six weeks or so. Do I have anything to show for this time of distraction? Yes! I knit these Laule'a socks in Malabrigo Rios,… Continue reading Back At It
WIP Wednesday Yes Please
Seriously August, slow down. I have to say that I was dreading August a bit - looking at it back in June there was a lot of empty space on the calendar, kids would be out of camp, and I knew that work would be picking up. There are a handful of days left in… Continue reading WIP Wednesday Yes Please
Rectangles Slightly Askew
In case you couldn't tell from the lack of blogging lately, August has been busy. Work has picked up, the kids were busy with assorted camps, and most recently we took a family trip to a local orchard sunflower maze, celebrated birthdays and now we're recovering from some sort of summer bug. The little knitting I have… Continue reading Rectangles Slightly Askew