2016 seems to be the year of the hat for me. Hats are straight forward. They are quick to make (relatively), they are very portable, and satisfying. They are great for single skeins of yarn (which we all have too many of) and can be very soothing. The year of hats started with a hat… Continue reading Hat Binge!
Tag: FOs
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!!
The road so far…
2016 has been quite the ride already. Lots more drama than I prefer and certainly more than I'm going to dwell on enough to write about here. In happier news, I have finished a few things. :)The first FO of my year was a cowl, from handspun yarn, that I started back in August &… Continue reading The road so far…
Socks and more socks!
It's safe to say that socks are my happy place. I like socks. I wear them nearly every day even in spring and summer, as I work in an air conditioned office. Also, hand-knit socks make me happier than store bought ones. Socks are super-portable, so I can grab a project bag and go and… Continue reading Socks and more socks!
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
Donita 2015 – Q1 Check in!
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.The end of March means the end of Q1. My mind likes clear boundaries of time (too many years spent on… Continue reading Donita 2015 – Q1 Check in!
ALL the KALS!
In looking over last year's projects, I found I did a lot of knitting-along (KAL).Follow Your Arrow, hosted by Ysolda TeagueWith a local KAL hosted by my LYS, this was a mystery KAL adventure we were all on together. It was fun, I finished my shawl (not quite on time), and I loved the yarn… Continue reading ALL the KALS!
I swear, my vacation wasn’t 6 months long…
...how I wish... but no.We went on vacay. Here's proof!Gettin' in a little history lessonLaFonda, conquering the dunes north of Duck - no tow truck required here!Karma wanted to bite the ocean and the crabs.Ellie wanted to warn everyone that if they went into the ocean, they might die.We were the noisy crew at the… Continue reading I swear, my vacation wasn’t 6 months long…
Vacation Knitting
What's the best part of vacation?A) KnittingB) ReadingC) Adult beveragesD) All of the above.The answer is obviously D. Bonus points will be issued if I can knit & read at the same time, which I've been doing in small bouts lately. I'll share my reading plans in a later post. Now, the knitting!!While I know… Continue reading Vacation Knitting
Oy… the Ennui or Block your lace, people!
Life has been a challenge these last few months. The biggest thing looming over us right now is that we have decided to move out of our leased townhouse and look elsewhere for a residence. The management company here just isn't holding up their end of the deal. And despite diligently looking for a suitable… Continue reading Oy… the Ennui or Block your lace, people!
Donita Westman 