June has rolled in and over me as life is busy with work catch-up and end of school year events (that seem to somehow go on and on for three weeks). Anyway, while there has not been much reading, there has been a bit of researching. I've been trying to find a good tutorial on… Continue reading WIP Wednesday In the Trenches
FO Friday Sam’s Puppy and Blanket
This week, the two projects I am sharing have been off the needles for a while. They were a baby gift and I didn't feel it was right to share until the little guy arrived! My cousin had her baby boy last week and these were made for him. I made the Baby Squared Baby… Continue reading FO Friday Sam’s Puppy and Blanket
WIP Wednesday Dark Start
This week I started my first project for the 2015 Camp Loopy. The first challenge is this: The Challenge for Project One – I Spy. When going on a Safari, you spy all kinds of cool things (animals, trees, birds, plants, etc.) What would you like to spy on your safari? Pick a yarn color… Continue reading WIP Wednesday Dark Start
FO Friday No Red Pen Needed
I'm pretty pleased that today's project marks my completion of the Freshman Year of Loopy Academy! Both semesters are under my belt, and I really am looking forward to Camp Loopy starting on Monday! These are the BonBons fingerless mitts pattern by Susanna IC, and I used Spud & Chloe Fine in the Popcorn colorway.… Continue reading FO Friday No Red Pen Needed
WIP Wednesday Can’t Tell You Too Much Edition
Last week I shared that I had started The Husband's Secret in my Yarn Along post. Not surprisingly, I devoured it - it was interesting, and soap-opera-ish, and I couldn't put it down. Perfect summer fodder. It has already been returned to the library, as it's one of their "7-day" loans. My reading mojo is… Continue reading WIP Wednesday Can’t Tell You Too Much Edition
FO Friday Two Cowls
Two of my three projects for Loopy Academy's 2nd Semester of Freshman Year are cowls. I love working on cowls, they are relatively quick, are not fussy as scarves can be, and provide the right amount of warmth right at your neck. This semester had a felting requirement, one I was not terribly interested in.… Continue reading FO Friday Two Cowls
WIP Wednesday Mojo Kickstart
I can't quite put my finger on the why, but my reading mojo has just not been there. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is interesting but takes its time, and when I have a few moments to read, what I'm reading is just ok. When I have to stop reading to switch… Continue reading WIP Wednesday Mojo Kickstart
FO Friday A Crochet Basket
One of the yarns I spotlighted during April's A-to-Z Blogging Challenge was the Be Sweet T-Shirt yarn. At some point in April, most likely because the yarn was still sitting out after photographing it, I balled it up and started to crochet a basket! It worked up quickly (only 55 yards!) but did hurt my… Continue reading FO Friday A Crochet Basket
WIP Wednesday bottom cuffs edition
This week the weather turn a beautiful turn. It was sunny and warm and even a touch of OMG, Humid! Strange to think that 2 months ago we were still surrounded by snow and ice. We almost forgot that gross feeling of humidity! Not surprisingly my blanket was put aside. The timing worked out just… Continue reading WIP Wednesday bottom cuffs edition
FO Friday Cody Cardi A Dog Hair Sweater
Over the years I have knit a lot of different items. I believe there is something to learn from each project you work on, by choice of pattern, techniques and materials. Until now, the most unusual item I knit was probably a felted kidney for my uncle. Today, I'm sharing a recent finished object, a… Continue reading FO Friday Cody Cardi A Dog Hair Sweater