I was very excited to see the mailman stop the truck at my mailbox this week and put two packages inside! The first package contained yarn! On Twitter, I think, is where I first found rAchel (ontheround) - she's got a young one at home and is a spinner and knitter. Then I checked out… Continue reading Good Mail – part 1
Another Along
My SnB is working on a "Shawl Along" - not all the same pattern, just a shawl or wrap. I think we have all chosen something different, but all the choices are going to be stunning. After much back and forth discussion with myself about the six potential patterns, I narrowed it down to the… Continue reading Another Along
Tickled!
I received a message on Ravelry last night from a fellow crafter named Anna. Anna Hrachovec. The designer (!!!) of the Perching Pigeons! The woman behind Mochimochiland.com! She really liked my little pink pigeon and asked if she could share a photo on her blog. I am flattered and honored and wanted to share the… Continue reading Tickled!
I’m at TNNA!
There's a big yarny show going on this weekend, TNNA, and I'm there! In spirit, that is, but some of my work is there as show samples! First up, one Hopscotch Sock for Lorna's Laces. It's the Shepherd Sock base, and this fantastic color (not sure of the name - it's new!)It was like an… Continue reading I’m at TNNA!
Bird break.
Between finishing my sweater, gearing up for some junk tv and marathon knitting sessions this weekend, and trying to decide on a pattern / yarn for an upcoming "Shawl-ALong" with my local SnB, I needed a break. I spotted the Perching Pigeons pattern over at Mochimochiland.com and I could not stop thinking about them. I… Continue reading Bird break.
Exhale.
Remember that sweater that I thought I could be so ambitious with and seam up in a jiffy? Yeah, well the humidity / mini-heat wave that came through slowed that down to a near halt and it took almost a full week to seam up! I am so thankful that Mother Nature is giving us… Continue reading Exhale.
Aw shucks!
Sara, of Lazy Knits and Purls, nominated me for a "Beautiful Blogger" award - thank you so very much - that is the first award this little blog has ever received! The rules are I have to give 10 little known facts about myself and then nominate 10 people for the award. So, 10 mostly-little… Continue reading Aw shucks!
Lazy speed
We enjoyed one of the laziest weekends ever, and somehow it flew by! On Saturday we tried taking the Lorax to a kids fair in town put on by a local nursery school. It was ok - next year I think it will be fabulous. She was a bit tired (she's been getting up with… Continue reading Lazy speed
Pattern Update – Girly Socks!
Remember those Girly socks I blogged about last week or so? The pattern is live! Emma is available on Ravelry and etsy - and comes in sizes from toddler through grown-up! Jackie is a great designer - she talks about the sock on her blog here. FYI, I got gauge (10st / in) with Malabrigo… Continue reading Pattern Update – Girly Socks!
Good finds.
Today I found myself with a little bit of free time. The Lorax went to spend time with her grandmother as I was supposed to have a meeting but it ended up being canceled. I took full advantage to head out for some toddler-free shopping time*. I visited a local consignment shop just to see… Continue reading Good finds.