I’ve tried writing a nice, thoughful, eloquent post 5 times now. I give up. My brain just doesn’t seem to want to work out the varied thoughts that I keep trying to get out. So here’s my latest quick-knit project: a french press cozy in some leftover handspun yarn. I’m…
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Yes, it’s summer. Yes, it’s 90-some degrees. And yes, I’m knitting socks for winter. Trust me, my toes will thank me come January. (Also, forcing myself to stash-bust before I accumulate any more yarn with my birthday money!)
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I’m trying something new today. It started off as a way to entertain the niece. She quickly became bored with it and I took over. I’ve had the knitting board since the holidays but never bothered to get it out until now. It’s different. It’s a bit tedious, moreso than…
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It’s been a while since I sat down to knit on something I wanted to. The baby sweaters I needed to knit are done, and now I feel like I can breathe a little easier knowing I no longer have a deadline. The nice break in weather isn’t half bad…
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My handspun camel/merino shawl is done! I’m not 100% thrilled with the patten – it’s a little too boring for my tastes. But it sets off the gorgeous handspun yarn wonderfully. Today marks the beginning of a whirlwind month. So many things going on and I’m not quite sure how…
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A little Sunnyside cardi in the works. I’m chilling out on the porch listening to the rain. And, quite frankly, freezing my fingers off but I’m sick of being couped up indoors. Knitting is a good thing to do to keep my mind off the sugar cravings/withdrawal. (Yarn is Kertzer…