Although I own a tablet I love (a Samsung) and use it often to read via Libby (library) and Kindle, I opted to purchase a Kindle Reader on Amazon Prime Day. Mainly because I spend a lot of time in the back yard, on the deck reading while the kids are playing in the blow … Continue reading Tablet Sleeve
Special Olympics
Oh boy, were they special! My son Eamon participated in his first Special Olympics! It was a wonderful day! My husband and I attended (unfortunately, it was held on the rain date, so other family didn't have that date off) and his 1:1 Aide, Special Ed teacher, First Grade teacher and his entire First Grade … Continue reading Special Olympics
Year of Projects 2019/2020
This is a full, ambitious list. I won't complete it all, especially the fiber projects as I'm choosing bigger projects. Knitting: Finish my Shift Cowl (and possibly use this pattern to use up scrap yarns throughout the year) Knit a Quince & Co. wrap (kit already received) Make any pattern from Taproot Magazine Knit/Crochet my … Continue reading Year of Projects 2019/2020
Summer Tops
I'm not sure how I stumbled across it, but I was on Youtube and found a tutorial from Made Every Day for her Summer Day Top. It looked pretty easy, so I purchased the pattern. It is easy! There are many options (sleeves, cap sleeves, tunic, peplum, etc) and what I like most is the … Continue reading Summer Tops
Year of Projects-Completion List
So, another year has passed! How did I do with my Year of Project List for 2018/2019??? Finish my Charlotte Afghan: FAIL. I think I added one round. This will go onto this years list. Knit myself the hat I am totally in love with: FAIL. I didn't knit it. This will go onto this … Continue reading Year of Projects-Completion List
Baby Blanket
My hair stylist/colorist had her first baby! So adorable and exciting. In the weeks leading up to his birth, I made her a blanket. Following a pattern found in Simply Crochet Magazine Issue 39, I made a soft, squishy blanket. I used a new to me yarn: Lion Brand's Feels Like Butta. Super soft and … Continue reading Baby Blanket
Socks
Part of my Year of Projects list was to make socks, particularly using new techniques. My first pair of socks were a worsted weight pair as I followed along with Marly Bird's "My First Socks KAL". I learned quite a bit and they have made good "wear around the house instead of slippers" socks. Next … Continue reading Socks
