I was always crap at impov in college (music major here!). I had to learn to do it and I understood the concept of it. Nearly every time, I froze up or it was totally boring or I wasn't happy with what I did. I'm not gonna lie, fear of playing something completely awful dominated… Continue reading Improvisation
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Donita2017 – Q1 update
Here we are, the end of the first quarter of 2017. While I've been short on words the last few months, I've not been short on FOs. I've finished 3 sweaters in 3 months! It's crazy! I decided that I really had so many nice sweater quantities of yarn, with so many nice patterns… Continue reading Donita2017 – Q1 update
The journey of a million stitches starts with a single swatch
I was taken in, transfixed by this beautiful gray laceweight yarn from Daizie Knits.It was a lovely, soft, merino/silk blend and nearly 3000 yards in a single skein. If you're wondering, yes, that's crazy good yardage for one skein. It took a REALLY long time to wind this tidy hank into a ball. And maxed… Continue reading The journey of a million stitches starts with a single swatch
Back-Burner Obsessions, or Black Lace Shawl, be mine!!
For months now, I've been back-burner obsessed with having a black lace shawl. What's back-burner obsessed? I'm defining it as that feeling that pops up when your mind is blank, that wardrobe desire that rears its ugly head when you're about 90% dressed and looking for that certain 'Je ne sais quoi' to feel fully… Continue reading Back-Burner Obsessions, or Black Lace Shawl, be mine!!
Halfway there! Donita 2015 update
Hi, my name is Donita and I have personal & crafting goals. This year, my mantra is "More of what makes me happy." I'm trying to choose my focus and hoping my mindset will follow.Despite the 0, count them, ZERO sunny days we had in June, I'm still trying to enjoy the summer. Thankfully, most… Continue reading Halfway there! Donita 2015 update
I’ll just design something… My Assemble Blanket – FO Friday
When my SIL and her husband announced that they were having a super-hero themed nursery, I immediately scooted over to Ravelry and searched for patterns with Marvel themes. I didn't find much, and what I did find wasn't really conducive to what I wanted to do. What I really wanted was a baby blanket and… Continue reading I’ll just design something… My Assemble Blanket – FO Friday
FO Friday – Mixed Bag of Delicious
After what seems like forever, I have some FOs to share! First up, I knit a wee Flax sweater from Tin Can Knits' The Simple Collection. This is made from Malabrigo Rios in the Azules colorway. I loved the knit, loved the yarn & loved the result - a happy baby in a hand-knit sweater!… Continue reading FO Friday – Mixed Bag of Delicious
I’m not dead yet…
…I promise! The last few weeks have been good, but hectic, with a side of technological difficulties. Soon, the new laptop will be running on all cylinders and hopefully, things will get back to normal here.When that happens, I hope to share 2 new patterns with you all, a few more FOs to share (one… Continue reading I’m not dead yet…
FO Friday – A little hat
As some of you may know, I often feel compelled to knit all the things. 2014 seems to be emerging as the year of knitting all the Tin Can Knits things. All of them. Right away.Last year, I knit a Barley, a second, a third with matching Maize mitts and Oats cowl. Already this year, I've knit another Barley, as… Continue reading FO Friday – A little hat
FO Friday – Sweaters & hats for good measure
Woo - it was a productive week! I love finishing projects, because I get to wear them. And those projects keep me warm during the polar vortexes and freak snowstorms we've been subjected to this winter! Thank goodness for wool!First up - a sweater for me!This is the Mondo Cable Pulli by Chic Knits. I loved… Continue reading FO Friday – Sweaters & hats for good measure
Donita Westman 