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…
Tag: Make it work
The secret of change
2016 is going to have a lot of changes, whether I fight them or not. This post is my first step in trying to focus my energy on building the new.Late last year, I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.*** It has been so difficult trying to maintain a normal life dealing with these symptoms… Continue reading The secret of change
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
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
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
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!
Donita Westman 