Yesterday, it really felt like it should be a lazy day around the house. So, still in my pjs at noon, I decided to do some sewing for charity. I'm not sure where I saw Simple Simon & Company's Skirting the Issue 2017 (I'm sure on Facebook), but thought this would be a good charity … Continue reading Stash Busting for Charity
Tag: Charity
Blocking & Boxing
This week, I put my Cleo Tones scarf on the blocking boards! This has been a a nice, relaxing project...although it has taken me a long time to complete. Knitting here and there, mostly while watching TV. The lovely color changes of the Plymouth Yarn Cleo Tones was soothing. This scarf is loosely based on … Continue reading Blocking & Boxing
Learning
My last sewing class (until the end of May) was Saturday. We learned how to make a simple stuffed bunny. Simple, but with lots of learning points: making darts, sewing curves, pattern cutting, etc. This bunny was intended for a newborn, so no eyes and I sent the pompom tail incase they wanted to put … Continue reading Learning
Dublin Beanie
This week I made Bonnie Barker's Dublin Beanie. Found in Celtic Cable Crochet. I can honestly say this is one project I really enjoyed making! I loved the construction of this hat. Done in sections, you start with the main body of the hat working flat. After you join, you add the crown and then … Continue reading Dublin Beanie
Paying Forward
I am really trying to put good out into the world throughout the year. Especially during the holiday season. Hooking for the Homeless is a lovely charity and I enjoy knitting and crocheting items to donate. In this shipment I am including the following: Knit hat which I knit flat using Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky … Continue reading Paying Forward
Yarn Along
I finished The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street. A quick, sweet read. Next up, Today Will be Different by Maria Semple. I picked this up at the library yesterday and I hope I like it. I was a fan of her previous novel Where'd You Go, Bernadette? I continue to make hats for the homeless to … Continue reading Yarn Along
Yarn Along
I am sleep deprived. I am stunned. I am saddened. I slept from 1am-3am. I couldn't stop listening to and watching the results come in. Among so many reasons that I am sad, I am sad that my mom didn't get to see a woman elected president last night. I feel the need to do … Continue reading Yarn Along
