One podcast I LOVE is Grocery Girls. I love watching them show their newest purchases, WIPs and FOs. Recently, they announced a knitalong- Knitterella knitalong. I love the Party of Five sweater and was happy to see a free pattern for a Party of Five hat. I cast on November 12th and finished today November … Continue reading Party of Five Hat
Category: KAL
Evolution of a Sweater
I am happy to report I have cast off my FIRST sweater! It all began when the pattern for The Easy Bulky One by Joji was released. I promptly purchased it and the recommended yarn, Quarry by Brooklyn Tweed (purchased online from a lovely shop-Wool & Co.-they packaged the yarn so beautifully!) Then, I did … Continue reading Evolution of a Sweater
First Project of 2019
My first project of 2019 is one that was inspired by a Facebook post on my feed. Mikey at The Crochet Crowd posted that he was filming a tutorial for Yarnspirations Crochet Shadow Shell Hat and I loved the picture! So, on January 1st, I started it and finished it January 2nd. Link to pattern … Continue reading First Project of 2019
Evolution of a sweater
A long time ago (well, maybe a year ago), I purchased JoJi's The Easy Bulky One Pattern. Reading the description, I thought it would be the perfect first sweater. Plus, Joji was having a KAL for this pattern. After working an eight hour call shift, I treated myself to the yarn called for in the … Continue reading Evolution of a sweater
Hat not Hate
Lion Brand Yarn Company is excited to announce the anti-bullying campaign #HatNotHate. Lion Brand is partnering with STOMP Out Bullying, the leading national anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization for kids and teens in the U.S. to launch an anti-bullying campaign, and you can help, too! Let’s increase awareness about the impact bullying has on children and … Continue reading Hat not Hate
Sweater Weather…
...my favorite time of the year! Well, its almost sweater weather. I've taken two weeks away from blogging and enjoyed a trip to Carmel CA and the school year started (one week apart) for each child. (Pebble Beach Golf Resort, 17 Mile Drive and The Carmel Coastline) (Yay! Free time for myself!!) It has been … Continue reading Sweater Weather…
Sugar Plum Cowl
One of the groups I belong to on Ravelry is My Sister's Knitter. Currently, there is a KAL happening-My Sister's Knitter Head, Neck, Feet KAL. Perfect motivation to knit a cowl I had been eyeing for a bit, the Sugar Plum Cowl (free pattern). In the past few months a Hobby Lobby opened near my … Continue reading Sugar Plum Cowl
