January. A fresh calendar. Fresh snow on the ground. A polar vortex to makes you wish you could hibernate like a bear. Don't you love it?The first full week of 2014 has been frigid. Dangerously frigid. Wind chills were down to -45 degrees F here and I initiated Operation Wear All The Wool. Wool sweaters,… Continue reading Goals & The Great Yarn Diet of 2014 or Enjoy What You Have, Silly Girl
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Stalking Saturday – Bayside Pullover
I've been staking the Bayside Pullover for months. There's just something about it that I really like, although, I'm not sure exactly what draws me to it. But I knew I wanted one.Then the color stumped me for a few months. I really liked the look of the natural color shown in Coastal Knits, but… Continue reading Stalking Saturday – Bayside Pullover
FO Friday Two-fer – Minnie Mouse-Inspired Skirt & Hat and Chevron Sleep Sacks
I recently was asked if I could make an outfit a friend found on Etsy. As it turned out, it was a pattern I could purchase from Etsy, so the answer was yes!I downloaded the Minnie Mouse Inspired Diaper Cover Crochet Pattern, busted out my crochet hooks & started this the Sunday after Christmas. This… Continue reading FO Friday Two-fer – Minnie Mouse-Inspired Skirt & Hat and Chevron Sleep Sacks
Crafty Year in Review
2013 was a productive year - and while I don't feel like my drawers are necessarily over-flowing with hand-made items, my Ravelry projects page tells me I was a knittin' fool this year. I suspect the lack of over-flowing drawers was due to some very /over/-due purging of clothing items that were still good, but… Continue reading Crafty Year in Review
Back to hookin’ it…
I recently had a request for a baby set - this adorable Minnie Mouse costume for a baby who will be named Minnie, in honor of one of her grandmothers. The expectant mother found the item on etsy, but then saw that it was a pattern purchase link, not a link to purchase the set. And that's… Continue reading Back to hookin’ it…
3 Things – 12/30
Things I like:1. My Oats cowl, made from Knit Picks City Tweed. So warm & toasty!2. The Office on Netflix3. York Peppermint PattiesThings I dislike:1. Acrylic yarn with no twist2. Black acrylic yarn with no twist3. No matter how many times I have crocheted things with a zig zag stitch, I still manage to mess it up.
The Inaugural Post
New year (almost). New blog.I've been flush with ideas lately that won't let me rest, and while I love scrolling through Tumblr if I'm bored and happen to be without a knitting project, it's just not conducive to posting full thoughts. If you want memes and gifs, hurry on over there by all means!When thinking… Continue reading The Inaugural Post
Possession Purging – It feels so good
I realize that the word ‘purge’ has a connotation, and not necessarily a positive one. Honestly, it gets a bad rap.Dictionary.com defines the verb this way:purge: verb, 1. to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse; purify. 2. to rid, clear or free (from). 3. to clear of imputed guilt or ritual uncleanliness. 4. to… Continue reading Possession Purging – It feels so good
Frankincense for the Baby
Frankincense is a powerful anti-inflammatory that is wonderful for relieving the pain associated with ear infections. So, the wise men really knew what they were doing when they brought frankincense to baby Jesus - they knew that babies get ear infections, too, even when you’re divine.
Sometimes you’re Jonah, sometimes you’re the whale…
Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a trend in my life: I feel like I know where God is leading me, I follow, and when I get there, it sucks. Not like, oh, today kinda sucked. Like, it’s been months and 3-4 days out of 5 have sucked. I found myself starting to question… Continue reading Sometimes you’re Jonah, sometimes you’re the whale…
Donita Westman 