Really, it would not be Christmas for me if it weren't full of traveling to and from the Islands (Rhode and Long), houses full of relatives, lots of food, and luckily everyone gets along so it's all good. I hope everyone had a Christmas like this:Wide eyed, eating, looking cute. This is what Lorelai's Christmas… Continue reading Christmas Chaos
Christmas Earworms
If you happen to come across a lull in your conversations at whatever you do today, a good topic is "What's the WORST Christmas Song?" - At SnB "Snowfall" has come up a few times (we own that Tony Bennett Christmas Album - it's on there and it snuck up on me and I have… Continue reading Christmas Earworms
Seasonal Style
SeasonalOriginally uploaded by nutmegknitterSince the beginning of December, the Lorax has spoken up frequently about the sun being in her eyes. She has learned to look the other way and that makes it mostly all better. During a quick errand trip today I spotted kids sunglasses on sale - and while she said no to… Continue reading Seasonal Style
Glimmer
On Tuesday I whipped up another gift for another cousin - a Darkside Cowl that is not very dark at all.The yarn I used came from a bag of yarn that my mom came across at their house - it was mostly acrylic but there were a few finds in there, including a Berroco "Watercolor"… Continue reading Glimmer
Crossing off that List (still checking it twice)
Yesterday was my mom's birthday, so we had my parents over for dinner. Works out well for us - the Lorax is in her own space, I've got some go-to / reliable recipes, and my mom gets treated 🙂 I had made a pair of Holiday Mice, a Fuzzy Mitten pattern. They were relatively quick,… Continue reading Crossing off that List (still checking it twice)
Snowflakes & Teardrops
We woke up to 10 to 12 inches of snow around here - it's quite pretty. A good day to stay inside, knit, have hot chocolate (with Marshmallow Fluff!) and snuggle with the pup. After talking up the many many layers Lorelai needed to wear before going outside today, we made progress in actually getting… Continue reading Snowflakes & Teardrops
How to wear a hat.
Finished object alert! This was going to be a Christmas gift, but as I was knitting it, the yarn really called to me. It does fit me nicely I think. The color is me. The intended recipient may not be a hat person (I'm really not sure). Plus, there is an error in it (on… Continue reading How to wear a hat.
Squeezing In.
I've got a handful of knitting projects that are on a holiday deadline, who doesn't? I'm still changing my mind on a project or two that are not yet cast on (hat? fingerless mitts? cowl? hat? scarf? cowl? cozy?). Silly knitter. I took a break this week though to work on a crafty challenge -… Continue reading Squeezing In.
Scowls, Cowls, and Sniffs
Like most people, my little nutshell is experiencing a bit of frenzy as the Christmas season is in full swing. The knitting is progressing nicely for the most part - I'm taking a few days off from a current sample / test knit because a deadline was lifted (thank goodness) and other projects took priority… Continue reading Scowls, Cowls, and Sniffs
Tea for Two
Wow. Today, Lorelai is two! (That's the Green Toys Tea Set - it's made out of recycled milk cartons!) We are so very lucky to have such a great little girl - she's a sweetheart, friendly, snuggly, and a lot of fun. I still can't believe the language explosion - and there's more of that… Continue reading Tea for Two