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!
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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!
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!
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 – Mixed Bag of Delicious
After what seems like forever, I have some FOs to share! First up, I knit a wee Flax sweater from Tin Can Knits' The Simple Collection. This is made from Malabrigo Rios in the Azules colorway. I loved the knit, loved the yarn & loved the result - a happy baby in a hand-knit sweater!… Continue reading FO Friday – Mixed Bag of Delicious
WIP Wednesday – Blarney Socks
Ahhh, socks. I love handknit socks. I resisted knitting socks for so long. I think it was the statistic about a pair of socks taking nearly as many stitches as a sweater combined with the teeny-tiny needles and skinny yarn that turned me off to them. I resisted sock knitting, even after hearing dozens of… Continue reading WIP Wednesday – Blarney Socks
I’m not dead yet…
…I promise! The last few weeks have been good, but hectic, with a side of technological difficulties. Soon, the new laptop will be running on all cylinders and hopefully, things will get back to normal here.When that happens, I hope to share 2 new patterns with you all, a few more FOs to share (one… Continue reading I’m not dead yet…
FO Friday – 18 Days of Christmas Socks
Sometimes you start socks and they fly off the needles. Sometimes you start socks & you never finish the second one (I've never succumbed to that temptation, but trust me, I get it.).I started these socks on Christmas Eve, thinking that it wasn't foolish to start Christmas socks on December 24 because there are 12… Continue reading FO Friday – 18 Days of Christmas Socks
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