I'm very pleased that my latest project is off the needles and on the hands of the recipient! Dan made a special request for convertible mitts. While I didn't finish them in time for Christmas, they were ready this week for the blast of cold and the storm we are likely to get this weekend.… Continue reading Broad Street Mittens
C2C and a subtle chipmunk
I mentioned last time that I am on Team Knitmunk for the Yarnathon this year. Some of the chat in the Ravelry forums swirled around having a dedicated project bag for team or yarnathon projects. An Etsy search did result in a few options but nothing really grabbed me, so I stopped in my local… Continue reading C2C and a subtle chipmunk
Yearlong Northeasterly Project
I knew when I shared my initial plan for the year that I would be derailed and distracted once the EatSleepKnit Yarnathon launched. I am thrilled to be on Team Knitmunk and have even decided to join in Temperature Tracker yearlong knitalong. Living where I do, it's not unusual for the temperature to range from… Continue reading Yearlong Northeasterly Project
Vesna Shawlette Sample
My first FO off the needles this year was a sample knit for Knitted Wit! The Vesna Shawlette is a Shannon Squire design, easy to knit, though you do have to pay attention. Knitted Wit provided two skeins of her 100% Superwash Merino Fingering. The colorway is Sphinx, very Ravenclaw with it's deep blue and… Continue reading Vesna Shawlette Sample
Make Nine & More for 2019
Time again to consider my knitting and crochet plans for 2019! My overall goal is to work from the stash and be mindful about the yarn purchases I do make. Did you read Olive Knits' post about "More Yarn"? Good stuff. My intentions are good, but I know myself and how easily distracted I am.… Continue reading Make Nine & More for 2019
Christmas Stocking
It's not my final finished object of the year, but I am super excited to share the Christmas stocking I finished yesterday. The stockings we pull out each year are a mishmash of our stockings from when we were kids and a few pairs that we were given as wedding gifts. They are all lovely,… Continue reading Christmas Stocking
Color Infusion Cowl
Before I get in too deep with looking back on what I did this year and what I want to do next year, I am realizing there are a few projects that were unintentionally overlooked. One of those is the Color Infusion Cowl. Project details & modifications The original Color Infusion Cowl by Meredith Shepherd… Continue reading Color Infusion Cowl
Two Shawls
I don't think of myself as a shawl knitter, though they are projects that I make most, after socks. My preference is the yarn is sock weight or heavier, and I'm not too particular on shape as I wear them bandit style, scrunched up around my neck. Shawl 1: We Belong Together This was a… Continue reading Two Shawls
FO Friday Snow Thank You Sweater
I have a finished object to share and it's not socks, surprise! I have a new sweater! Just in time for the colder weather set to arrive next week, I present the Snow Thank You sweater. I love everything about this sweater. The construction was new to me (sort-of top down with an afterthought neck!) and… Continue reading FO Friday Snow Thank You Sweater
Happy Halloween 2018
I have Halloween projects to share! We were invited to a Halloween party, so I made a little bat as a gift for the hosts. He's knit in Kraemer Yarns Perfection Lights and super sparkly. He was fun and quick to make, not as fiddly as I was expecting either. I love how the wings… Continue reading Happy Halloween 2018