from small things Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either… Continue reading Yarn Along – Aug 3 Stripes!
Tag: Jackson
A more usual hat
Last week's heat wave really had me a bit puzzled thinking about baby#2 - how to dress the little one? With the Lorax, who was born in November, I didn't really think twice about putting an extra layer / blanket / hat on her to keep her warm enough. This time around, I think I… Continue reading A more usual hat
Zebra Scarf
I started this project, I think, back in September. 2006. I don't know why it was in hibernation for so long - it needed one little leg, 2 tiny ears, a mane and eyes put on, and ends woven in. Last night and today I decided to just get it done. Zebra Scarf - found… Continue reading Zebra Scarf
Representing at Rhinebeck
I am so excited for the weekend - it time for NY Sheep & Wool a.k.a. Rhinebeck! I am going to be going with my favorite sister-in-law (how awesome is it that she is a knitter?! AND we discovered last year that we have similar shopping strategies!) - she and my brother live not too… Continue reading Representing at Rhinebeck
Oh Buddy, You’re In Trouble
The other night, my father-in-law came over so we all went outside to say hello and help move some things. We left Jackson inside. The Lorax and I played outside for a bit when Dan and his dad left. We came inside to get something and Jackson was no where to be found. He didn't… Continue reading Oh Buddy, You’re In Trouble
Practice
Last week I spent a lot of time in the car traveling (and luckily not a whole lot stuck in traffic). My knitting projects at the moment were either too big or too complicated to bring along, especially when you take into account the Lorax in the backseat who frequently asks me to hand her… Continue reading Practice
Hike in the Heat?
So, we're in the early stages of what's looking to be one serious heat wave this week. I'm not leaving my AC if I can help it, though I do love to spend time outside. This is pretty much the only "mountain" I can handle this week:It's a Micro Mountain from the Knitting Mochimochi book.… Continue reading Hike in the Heat?
Guy Socks
Back in December I cast on a pair of socks for Dan. 3 months later, I have finished! The pattern is Manhattan, by Lisa Dykstra, and is really fantastic in its simplicity. There is some stretch and it works well with the variegated yarn. The yarn, by the way, is Intention Yarns in the "Simplicity"… Continue reading Guy Socks
A tale of two shrugs and other stuff.
This may be the first time where I have knit the same thing twice (socks excluded). And it wasn't terrible! These shrugs, DROPS design #98-47 are quite cozy and warm. I know I have some wool that would be great - I held the yarn doubled and that took 3 skeins of yarn. Being sample… Continue reading A tale of two shrugs and other stuff.
Love.
"My little dog, a heartbeat at my feet" - Edith Wharton"No symphony orchestra ever played music like a two-year-old girl laughing with a puppy." - Bern Williams "For you see, each day I love you more, today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow." -Rosemonde GerardI wish everyone gets an extra snuggle or two today,… Continue reading Love.