Happy Solstice!
To celebrate, I worked on my Solstice Wrap a little bit! Did you celebrate Solstice at all? If so, what did you do?
Late Bloomer
We finally got around to getting our flowers planted for the year! Normally it would have been around a month ago, but our trip to Wisconsin and then a few other house things got in the way. No matter – they are finally here! We started with three hanging baskets Got a few to put… Continue reading Late Bloomer
Knitter’s Bookshelf: Knit Fold Pleat Repeat
Nora Gaughan’s new book is mainly a technique book that includes patterns that use the technique in question. As you may have guessed from the title, this one is about incorporating folds and pleats in your knitting to give garments, accessories, and home goods an interesting twist. The techniques and patterns start off very basic… Continue reading Knitter’s Bookshelf: Knit Fold Pleat Repeat
Another Day, Another KAL
This time, it’s Ambah O’Brien’s Solstice Wrap Knit-A-Long! This pattern can be knit in either fingering weight or DK, and is meant to use up an Advent set or just a bunch of scraps or minis. I am using mini-skeins for mine. Specifically, two sets of Yarn Cafe Creations mini sets; 1 set from the… Continue reading Another Day, Another KAL
Wisconsin Trip, Other than Yarn
In our visit to Wisconsin a little while ago, we got to visit some attractions and see some sights! This one is going to be photo heavy. Since we started in the Madison area, first up was the fabulous Cave of the Mounds. If you caves, this is definitely one to see! It has a… Continue reading Wisconsin Trip, Other than Yarn
Halloween Sweater
It’s not too early for a Halloween sweater knitting, right? I’m a little bit questioning my decision to use mostly variegated yarns, but basically pretty happy with how it’s turning out 🙂 Pattern is Fall Favorites Collection by Meghan Regan.
The Yarn Shops of Madison Wisconsin
DH and I spent the last two weeks in Wisconsin, traveling around the state and seeing the sights. While we were there, I got to visit a few yarn shops. Because of course I did! In Madison, my first yarn shop was the Sow’s Ear. Technically this store is in Verona, which is a close… Continue reading The Yarn Shops of Madison Wisconsin
I’m Back – and So Is My Sock Model
Sorry for the long radio silence. I was on a long-ish vacation to Wisconsin, which I’ll talk about more later this week. But while I was gone, I did manage to get a project finished – a pair of socks for my DH. I didn’t really use a pattern – just a plain vanilla sock… Continue reading I’m Back – and So Is My Sock Model
Ocean Moon
My Ocean Moon shawl is done! The pattern is by Ambah O’Brien, and the yarns are all from stash. The white speckle and the black are Madeline Tosh, and the moon and ocean gradients are from my GnarledPaw collection. This pattern has a couple of options, all equally beautiful – I may well be knitting… Continue reading Ocean Moon
Quite A Yarn 