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Strands of Yarn
A few months ago at a yard sale, I bought 4 bags of yarn. On the way home, I thought of all the projects I could use the little odd balls of yarn in, starting with another skirt for Elly. As is often...
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How to Make a Yarn Boa
The boa I am making Elly for Christmas is not finished. Yet, if I wait till I am finished to share these simple instructions, I doubt there will enough time for you to crank one out before Christmas. I...
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Knit Garland
Mandy of SewSpun spun a peppermint yarn a few years ago. Despite loving it at first sight, I couldn’t justify buying it since my knitting time is so limited these days. When it went on sale in March of...
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2012 in Review
At first I felt as if I couldn’t write a Year in Review post. It seemed like the year had flown by and I hadn’t had a chance to do much at all, but looking back that is hardly true. The year started...
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To Frog or Not to Frog
It was to be an heirloom baby shawl for Elly. Elly will turn 3 next month. According to Ravelry, I have been working on and off this shawl for 3 1/2 years. True, 2 of those years I didn’t touch it at...
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Elly’s Shawl Complete
The shawl was blocked last week. After, the edges were folded under to make a hem and to keep the stockingnette stitch from curling. The hem caused the edges to ruffle just a little. The ruffle may...
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A Tradition Made
Without planning it, I have started a tradition that I’m not entirely sure I can continue. It seems that I have made Elly a quilt or a blanket for every year of her life plus an extra year. The quilt I...
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Sunday Snapshots (of Elly knitting)
You read that right. Elly saw me knitting a rug on Thursday (more on that later). She begged me to let her help. Always thrilled to have Elly take an interest in my crafts, I showed her how to make a...
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Knitting in between the Quilting
Work on the Dresden plate quilt continues but at this stage it is not portable, so I have picked my knitting needles back up. The pattern is called the Ten Stitch Blanket. My plan is to use it as a rug...
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A Cat Rug
The bedroom rug is now large enough for a cat to sleep on it. A small cat that is. Of course, a cat would never survive in our home. Jake is certain that cats belong in the same category as all small...
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A Dog Rug
For a very small dog. Think chihuahua. Jake’s head might fit on it, but nothing else. Unfortunately, the rug is starting to get too big to fit in my knitting bag. It is also getting too warm to lay on...
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Knitting on the Beach
I take my knitting almost everywhere with me, allowing me to squeeze in a few minutes of knitting here and there. So, it only seemed right to take it on a beach trip. Watching the kids happily wile...
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Because She Wanted a Hat Like Mine
On a recent walk around the block with Jake the dog, Elly complimented the headband I was wearing. It looks similar to the one found here. And perhaps because she knows I can and do occasionally knit,...
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Hand Knit Rug
The blue hand knit rug is finished. Pattern: Ten Stitch Blanket by Frankie Brown Yarn: Briggs n Little Heritage in navy blue and sewSpun yarn with Leaves (hand spun and hand dyed) Although, I had...
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New-ish Pattern, a Striped Twirly Skirt
I made this skirt for Elly 2 years ago. You can tell it has been a long time if you look at the picture of Elly wearing it. She looks like such a baby with all that chub! Yet, it was only after finding...
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