This spring, my crafting space had two unexpected acquisitions - one old & one new.Something oldMy husband's adorable grandmother is getting married & moving to Florida with her beau! They are both octogenarians, but that can't stop love! Since Grandma will be moving quite a distance, and her boyfriend already maintains a household in Florida,… Continue reading Spring acquisitions & beginnings
Tag: Knitting
Hot off the Presses!
As I finally got around to sharing the story of my nephew's blanket with you, the next step was to edit & post the patterns for the afghan squares. As I was puppy-sitting our limping husky Sunday morning, I decided this was as good a time as any. So I got some tea, sat down… Continue reading Hot off the Presses!
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!
An acute case of start-itis
From the Urban Dictionary (a very credible source):Startitis Startitis: noun - Repeatedly starting new projects while still having multiple uncompleted projects.Melanie is plagued by startitis. She frequently starts knitting something new rather than finish her other incomplete projects.Before you laugh, startitis is a real thing that fiber enthusiasts struggle with everyday - it can't be cured,… Continue reading An acute case of start-itis
"Bee in your bonnet, Potter?" The Joy of the Re-Read
I loved the Harry Potter books. I loved the Harry Potter movies. When it snows, I feel a compulsion to bury myself in blankets and watch all the movies again. With hot chocolate.We've had plenty of opportunities to do that this winter, as it's been dangerously cold to go outside and every time we're above… Continue reading "Bee in your bonnet, Potter?" The Joy of the Re-Read
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!
Donita 2015 – the numbers
Because I like to quantify things, I decided to make Donita 2015 a little more tangible.Here is what I'm thinking:20,000 yards worked More sweaters in my sweater chestfewer languishing UFOs (Muggles: this means UnFinished Objects 😉 )More socks in my sock drawer - 1 pair a month if possibleSpin moreI've also joined a knit-a-long for 2015… Continue reading Donita 2015 – the numbers
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!
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