Happy Sunday! Today, an update on my projects: I have finished crocheting my first scrap magic ball. A simple Granny Stripe Afghan (based on the basic pattern by Attic24), this is to use up all my scraps (yarn from my Sampler Shawl, Newsboy Hat, Earl Grey Wrap and others used here) Now on hold until … Continue reading Slow Crafting Sunday
As we enter 2019, I have made a decision to try to de-stress my life (note the "try"). One way of doing this is to not feel stressed about finishing projects just to have things to blog about. Not that I did this before, but as my knitting and sewing skills improve, I am picking … Continue reading Slow Crafting
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 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
After finishing my Stitch Sampler Shawl (which I just LOVE!), I wanted to use the left over yarn for a small project. At first, I thought a hat, but then I purchased the newest Simply Knitting Magazine and read an article on using knitting to decompress (which I have really needed the past few weeks). … Continue reading Scrappy Mitts
I love, love, love this finished object! On June 21st I cast on the Stitch Sampler Shawl, a free pattern on Ravlery (designer: On This Day Designs). I had planned on finishing this prior to a trip I had planned to California in September. I was knitting away... ...however, life got in the way and … Continue reading Stitch Sampler Love
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
