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
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Bonny
First things first, I have an update to my last post: I found my hat! Good news, because it's snowing again this morning. Supposedly it will all melt this afternoon. I'm ok with April showers but I have to say, I am over the snow. I finished a Bonny top that I had hoped to… Continue reading Bonny
Sending a pineapple to Hawaii
It's a super sweet, super quick post this week. Maybe October will be better for blogging? Anyway, I made a pineapple! My good friend Jenny moved from outside Boston to the tropics of Hawaii! Jenny is one of those really great people in this world who seems effortlessly cool. She is adored by everyone and gets… Continue reading Sending a pineapple to Hawaii
Departing the text, departing the dock
I'm sure I've posted somewhere in my blog before that I like books and following directions. I am one of those people that runs to the library for answers first, not the lab. What can I say, I like to be prepared! Departing the text When it comes to knitting, I stick to the pattern.… Continue reading Departing the text, departing the dock
The 2nd Red Cowl and it’s Mine!
Last week I posted about the first red cowl for my son. I have another red cowl finished and it's for me! Yarn Clubs Yarn clubs can be a tricky thing. In my time I have joined a few here and there over the years. Some I really enjoyed, others were just ok, and I'm… Continue reading The 2nd Red Cowl and it’s Mine!
How to take Great FO photos! (it’s a work in progress)
My FO Photography is an ongoing Work-In-Progress I like to think that I am an unofficially qualified knitter. And blogger. And photographer. I've been at this for 8+ years, on and off, but mostly on. I've knit a wide range of projects, yarns, and fibers. I knit for myself and others. I've taken classes! And this?… Continue reading How to take Great FO photos! (it’s a work in progress)
Cutie Cactus
What do you do with one skein of a bulky yarn in a funky green color? Make a toy! I purchased a grab bag of Dale Garn yarns a little while ago from woolybaabaa.com. Right away the Hubro caught my eye. I have a fondness for bulky yarns, but I struggled for a bit in… Continue reading Cutie Cactus
Cowl Catch-Up
I have two new finished objects to share! Like many knitters, I can appreciate a good scarf, but I really adore cowls. Long or short, they seem to sit just right and I feel like you can wear them more (indoors as well as out). I finally finished my "Infinite Blurple Cowl" that I started… Continue reading Cowl Catch-Up
First Finishes & Spiral Cowl WIP
I'm feeling pretty good about the knits this week. I have my first FO of 2016, a pair of Cindersmoke Mittens! So often I knit out of season, but it's been very cold waiting for the bus with the kids and there's a big snow storm coming (do you have your bread and milk stockpiled?).… Continue reading First Finishes & Spiral Cowl WIP
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