A few years ago, I grabbed a few balls of this delightfully bright Regia Active 6-ply. I had thought it would make great socks with contrasting toes and heels, and originally bought some gray as for that purpose. But DK weight socks are so thick, it can be hard to wear with shoes... So these… Continue reading Chemical Warfare
Tag: Knitting
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
Hat Binge!
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!
Spinzilla 2016 – COLOR
After knitting 2 1/2 pounds of a neutral during Tour de Fleece, I knew I would want to spin some color in the fall. When my LYS announced they were sponsoring a team for Spinzilla, I decided to join in, even though I hadn't participated in the event previously. Spinzilla is another made-up, just-for-fun event… Continue reading Spinzilla 2016 – COLOR
Janis and My First Tour de Fleece
I love spinning - and it has wonderful therapeutic effects for me, especially when I have a raging headache. But the physical element to spinning on a treadle wheel just isn't always an option. With fibromyalgia & CFS, the random aches, pains and fatigue sometimes make doing anything physical, especially consistent motion difficult, if not… Continue reading Janis and My First Tour de Fleece
Block(ing) Party – 3 things I really like
It's been more than a hot minute since I've shared some thoughts here. That's because it's been a whirlwind spring & summer. I promise I'll update soon!With fall in full swing, most of trees disrobing, and frost on my windshield these last few days, it is safe to say that winter is coming. You know… Continue reading Block(ing) Party – 3 things I really like
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…
Caution – Works in Progress
Looking at everything I have in progress currently, I had a thought - aren't we all really WIPs? None of us are totally complete. We will continue to grow, be re-worked, change, mature, refine with time. Woah, that was unexpectedly heavy.So why should I let these WIPs get me down? Time to celebrate the WIPs in… Continue reading Caution – Works in Progress
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
Donita Westman 