I love Two of Wands. I love all the patterns, both crochet and knit. I love that for most of her patterns, she has both a knit and a crochet version. In my effort to use stash yarn, I decided to go back to my love of crochet and crochet the Earl Grey Wrap. I looked … Continue reading Earl Grey Wrap
I finished two projects this week. I finished Miss Mary's Bug Warmer Sweater! She picked the colors, told me when to switch and has told me this will be her "house sweater, just like your's mama" (ie my Telluride Sweater, which I wear all the time in the house). Miss Mary's sweater is a free … Continue reading Finished X 2
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
My first favorite is my knitting tote I made from a tea towel my mom gave me. We went to London together, so it brings nice memories to the forefront. My love of tea towels goes back to my mom's mom and I have a collection from her, my mom and my aunt who was … Continue reading Favorite Makes of 2018
I have so many patterns from Make & Do Crew saved to Ravlery it is embarrassing. So, when I saw on Instagram that Jess had a new book , I took a peek. I fell in love with this pattern: I went through my stash and bought a few skeins to complete what I needed … Continue reading C2C
For the past two years I have really loved participating in the Ravelry group Year of Projects. It is a great way to motivate yourself to finish projects, try something new or difficult and gather inspiration from others posts. I have put things such as "learn to knit socks", "take a sewing class", "refurbish a … Continue reading Year of Projects 2018-2019
I have always wanted to do a temperature blanket, but know I don't have the staying power to crochet or knit everyday. Then I saw Fiber Flux post a Temperature Shawl CAL. Each week you will crochet the average temperature for the week. After 52 weeks, you have a sweet shawl! That is do-able! I … Continue reading Temperature Shawl CAL
