Since posting about the Small Things’ yarn along last on December 28th, I’ve gotten one fingerless mitten knitted, but not seamed up and I’m about an inch into the knitting of the second mitten. I’m continuing to LOVE the Malabrigo Rios Yarns. I’ve always been a fan of red, but the Ravelry Red color is wonderful, … Continue reading
I’ve never done a yarn along before, but I found this one on the Small Things site and thought it was a fun idea. I especially thought so because of the timing. You see, this year for Christmas I asked my husband to forego buying me gifts and instead allow me to “shop” my stash and … Continue reading
The first thing I need to tell you is that I knit this hat in less than two hours, including seaming it up… REALLY! I’m not a super duper speed knitter contestant. I just had some great big yarn and some motivation. Our heat and hot water went kaput for a chunk of the week … Continue reading
Let me just start by saying, “I love this bag.” It’s wonderful. The color is beautiful. The size is perfect. The pockets and compartments are ideal. The quality is spectacular. “I love this bag.” If you also love this bag or know someone else who would, then keep on reading, because this is the list … Continue reading
I’m kinda addicted to cowls lately. It all started last year after a trip to KnitPurl in Portland. I made a cowl (NOT the one pictured) that I absolutely love with a yarn that’s wonderful. The pattern I used for that cowl (again, NOT this one) is called the Tuesday Night Cowl by Susan Lawrence … Continue reading
We’re on the edge of winter here. As you can tell by the flakes falling in front of Otto’s face, snow has already fallen… and you’ll just have to take my for word for it that it’s getting colder. I’m wearing a scarf almost daily and knitting at least two besides! Anyway, scarves are coming … Continue reading
Look what came yesterday… my new Winter 2011 Interweave Knits magazine. Yay! I don’t know if anyone else remembers that old commercial with the kid running down the lane holding the new phonebook up in the air, yelling “the new phonebook’s here!” Apparently it was very exciting; that’s kind of how I feel when I … Continue reading
I love this time of year. It makes me feel all domestic, motherly, and crafty. I get optimistic about all the handmade gifts I will make, the breads I will bake, and the wonderful crafts I will do with my children. The optimistic feeling is pushed aside a bit in November by the reality of … Continue reading
My new favorite knitting site is Ravelry. I know it isn’t new, but this summer I really started using it and seeing some of the huge potential! Look at this screen shot or my Ravelry library- it’s beautiful… and, so simple! I love it that adding a book is as simple as clicking “add book” … Continue reading
I’m so excited! Jason is playing in a three-on-three basketball tournament in Portland next weekend; actually his team won last year and Jason placed in the three point competition. It’s fun to go and cheer him on and see all the athletes playing outside at the Rose Garden. Most of the games are just played … Continue reading
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