How is your stay-at-home experience going? I have found the need to be more creative during these long hours at home. It gives my hands something to do and my mind goes into a flow state. It’s been months since I’ve knitted, but lately I’ve felt the pull to do …
The first day of summer is almost here and with it comes the triple digit heat. I think I’m in denial as I have just finished making this shawl. I like to tell myself I’m just getting an early head start for autumn. I’m actually quite proud of this little …
I finished my first deying project! I made this hat using the directions from The Modern Natural Dyer using madder. One of my goals this year is to make my way through the work-along kits. In fact, as I’m typing this, I currently have socks on the stove for the …
Small accomplishments lead to big things! I’m not one to enter into competitions, but one of my goals is to showcase my work and be proud of what my two hands make. So, I made myself a little vulnerable and entered these mittens into the home art competition of my …
Sundae socks are done! My eldest niece was in town for the week for spring break and I had been working on these socks for her. I needed to have them done before she left back to college and I’m so glad I finished in time! I used this pattern, …
I feel so accomplished and it’s barely even February! I’m trying to push myself to grow creatively. It’s not only good for the mind but also for the soul. I finished my first ever Icelandic sweater and knit my very first cable! Cables were always something I admired but wasn’t …
Autumn days mean knitting, baking, going to the fair, walking for breast cancer awareness, and decorating for Halloween. The days are getting shorter but cozier. I’ve been working on a pair of twined mittens that I can’t wait to wear this winter. It isn’t quite cold enough here yet to …
This made my knitter’s heart so happy! Every time I went to knit these socks, I smiled. And yes, the name of the yarn is called Unicorn Farts! Knitted Wit has such wonderful yarns (with fabulous names) and you should definitely check them out if you’re contemplating knitting up a …
