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!
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Donita 2015 – More of what makes me happy
Let me set the scene for you: It's New Year's Eve. I'm sick as a dog. My hubs and I have no plans that don't involve massive quantities of moroccan mint tea, Kleenex and possibly a nap after dinner, before the counting starts.People are taking this time to post their goals for 2015. Lots of… Continue reading Donita 2015 – More of what makes me happy
2014, you’re history!
Well, 2014: you were and now you're gone and I'm okay with that. During 2014, I did a little knitting... you know, just enough to keep me from killing people.Finished Objects: 49 projects(this links to my Ravelry project search for 2014 - way faster than linking ALL THE THINGS)Operation Sock Drawer in full effect!I finished… Continue reading 2014, you’re history!
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…
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!
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
FO Friday – Hats, Hats, Hats!
Alana Dakos knows leaves. All kinds of leaves. And I love them all.This hat has been in my queue for a long time. I had the yarn for it last fall, and I just had to have this hat before spring. The pattern was quick & very easy - not too complicated for a first… Continue reading FO Friday – Hats, Hats, Hats!
FO Friday – Baby Ruby’s Jacket
Another baby gift. When they said 'Tis the Season!, I don't think they meant babies, but that's the way it worked out this Christmas!A friend, who was expecting this winter, recently gave me some partial skeins of Red Heart Soft Baby Steps yarn that was given to her along with a baby gift. As she… Continue reading FO Friday – Baby Ruby’s Jacket
Goals & The Great Yarn Diet of 2014 or Enjoy What You Have, Silly Girl
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
Donita Westman 