Jumping right back in with a WIP Wednesday / Yarn Along project & book post, following an unintentional blog break. On my needles now are a sample knit and my last project for Loopy Academy Sophomore Year / Semester 3. I've also picked up and put down a pair of fingerless mittens for Nate. We… Continue reading Winding Down to Start Up Again
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Pieces in Progress
Projects in pieces, appropriate for a work-in-progress Wednesday post right? Shown here are the front and back sides of the Watercolor Pillow I'm making for the Sophomore year assignments of Loopy Academy. I am hoping it all works out okay, because man, my colorwork heart is a bit wonky. I should have given a lot more slack… Continue reading Pieces in Progress
New Books and a WIP Confession
I forgot to include the two books I picked up at Rhinebeck in my earlier post! These were on my mental shopping list and I am enjoying them immensely. Unexpected Cables is by Heather Zoppetti and impresses me more as I stop just flipping through the pages and really take a look at her… Continue reading New Books and a WIP Confession
WIP Wednesday Slip Stitches and Cables
As I mentioned in my last post, I have a number of works in progress. They all suit a current attention span or mood. Do I feel like paying attention to the pattern? Do I love seeing a particular color pop up? Do I need something I can pick up and put down quickly? Yes… Continue reading WIP Wednesday Slip Stitches and Cables
Rectangles Slightly Askew
In case you couldn't tell from the lack of blogging lately, August has been busy. Work has picked up, the kids were busy with assorted camps, and most recently we took a family trip to a local orchard sunflower maze, celebrated birthdays and now we're recovering from some sort of summer bug. The little knitting I have… Continue reading Rectangles Slightly Askew
WIP Wednesday Something Old Something New
This week I pulled out the Rainbow Blanket for my daughter to work another color stripe and then some. Might as well work on a blanket while the air conditioner is running right? I've also got my yarn ready for two more projects! I'm in a sweet spot right now - the next Camp Loopy… Continue reading WIP Wednesday Something Old Something New
WIP Wednesday No Surprises Edition
Over the weekend I rediscovered Head to Toe: Kids Knit Accessories - there are a number of great patterns in there! As I talked about last time, I have a case of start-itis, and so I started a new project. I offered the book to my daughter to pick out a few things I could… Continue reading WIP Wednesday No Surprises Edition
Another book started and Sweater Opposites
Another week, another book, and unfortunately not because I finished The Secret Place. I would consider picking it up again at some future point, I just couldn't get through it in a week. I had also grabbed Dark Places from the library and I am really glad that I did. I loved Gone Girl and… Continue reading Another book started and Sweater Opposites
WIP Wednesday Dark Start
This week I started my first project for the 2015 Camp Loopy. The first challenge is this: The Challenge for Project One – I Spy. When going on a Safari, you spy all kinds of cool things (animals, trees, birds, plants, etc.) What would you like to spy on your safari? Pick a yarn color… Continue reading WIP Wednesday Dark Start
WIP Wednesday Can’t Tell You Too Much Edition
Last week I shared that I had started The Husband's Secret in my Yarn Along post. Not surprisingly, I devoured it - it was interesting, and soap-opera-ish, and I couldn't put it down. Perfect summer fodder. It has already been returned to the library, as it's one of their "7-day" loans. My reading mojo is… Continue reading WIP Wednesday Can’t Tell You Too Much Edition