Happy May! I have a few more books to keep it interesting this week. I haven't finished the Agatha Christie book yet, but I was so drawn to the cover of Contagious: Why Things Catch On and it seems interesting so far. I thought I would also share what my kids are reading. We are… Continue reading WIP Wednesday and Yarn Along
Tag: Swaps
A cowl, an owl and cables! FO Friday!
It's been a good week! This cowl was my first crochet test project! Crystal wore hers a few weeks back to our knitting group and I was absolutely taken with it. I was rather forward in telling her that I was very interested in the pattern - I am feeling a lot more comfortable with… Continue reading A cowl, an owl and cables! FO Friday!
Still digging out, now with more amigurumis!
On Monday, I looked out the window to see this. A pay loader on our street to clear a path down the street. It then got stuck at the top of our street and had to be rescued by a plow. Crazy. My husband and I worked in shifts and made steady progress to clear… Continue reading Still digging out, now with more amigurumis!
Oh My, Wollmeise!
Last week I participated in a fast action swap online. Person A put up something, Person B says "Mine" and then Person B puts up something new. I had fast fingers and claimed a skein of the ever elusive, Wollmeise! A whole skein! I have a few minis for the Beekeeper Quilt, and that's great… Continue reading Oh My, Wollmeise!
Good Mail – part 2
It has been a long time since I've done a partner swap, but I decided to play along with the Chittery-Chattery-Swappery-Swappers group on Ravelry in the Scavenger Hunt partner swap. Isn't that a mouthful? :)The guidelines: This will be a one-on-one partner swap (you’ll know who your partner is and be able to communicate with… Continue reading Good Mail – part 2
I may crochet…
I adore crochet. I still need to have out a "How-to" laminated cheat sheet for the stitches as well as my copy ofCrocheting in Plain English. I want to crochet, I really do. I am not going to turn in my needles for hooks, but I see so many interesting things out there and it… Continue reading I may crochet…
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
Blahs and otherwise
My internet was a bit wonky and FUBAR since last Thursday, but now seems to be much better. (Blah#1)I made this little tiger for my Cocoa Swap pal, Sarah - she's starting culinary school! I had a lot of fun shopping for her and making this little guy. I used Barbara Prime's Tiger pattern -… Continue reading Blahs and otherwise
Cocoa Swap – Received!
My pal, Ariel, was completely on top of things for this swap - I got my package tonight and OMG, it rocks! How can you look at that little frog on not smile?! He is the perfect "Blah Buster" - He's also a great shade of green and soft! The mug, which reads "Knitting Queen.....Becca"… Continue reading Cocoa Swap – Received!
Knits
I called it quits on finished a scarf. The pattern is a "drop stitch" scarf that I bought from CT Yarn and Wool. I used Bo Peep's Sock yarn in a purple. Jackson was kind enough to model:Did you notice? There's no dropped stitches! I dropped as instructed when binding off, but they did not… Continue reading Knits