I found this very pretty baby yarn in my stash a few days ago and I’ve been wondering what I could possibly knit with it. It’s Bernat Baby Coordinates Chunky in plushy purple, which doesn’t seem to be available on-line (how long have I had this yarn?). I’ve been trying to come up with/design a pattern; I tried cables, lace (or …
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day Momma! And Happy Mother’s Day Alice (Momma in law)! Now go and knit something for your mom’s! 🙂 Happy Knitting, Ashley
Awwwwwwww
Why is that the most common response when we see something baby related? I was recently helping my sister in law with ideas for a baby shower, and almost all things that were cute and tiny resulted in ‘awwwws’. As much as I wanted to give input, all that I could muster where ‘awwwwwws’. And in actuality it took a lot …
New Adventures
My inventory of knitted items keeps growing almost exponentially. Every time I pull out a new ball of yarn my husband always asks “What are you making now, and who is it for?” Almost always I have no one in mind for my knitted items. There are only so many knitted items you can give to friends before they say enough. …
needles, needles, needles
I was in the local craft store in my favourite isle and I realized that there are an abundance of choices for knitting needles. There are shelves hidden behind shelves full of these needles. Being a knitter, I know what I’m looking for and all these choices and options thrill me somehow. But for a beginner starting their first project, …
Finally Finished!!!
Today’s post will be short and sweet. After weeks and weeks of struggle to complete this project, I have finally finished the lovely cabled baby blanket. The pattern is not complicated so I’m still wondering why it took so long. I had no motivation to complete it, mostly because there was always something else I wanted to knit. Here are …
For The Home
Last week slipped away from me. I started reading the Hunger Games trilogy at the beginning of the week and next thing I knew it was Thursday and I was putting down the last book. I can’t quite put my finger on what has me obsessed with these books but at least now I can focus on something else. I …
Cup Cozies
I’ve been having knitting block, or some form of it. I keep wanting to knit something but can’t think of what to make. Or I start a project and get bored or just change my mind and then unravel everything. It’s been like this for a few days now and it’s making me crazy. So I figured I would work …
Two Needle Mittens
Yesterday I found a two needle mitten pattern that I thought I should try. I seem to always have a problem with four needles, especially having loose stitches where the needles meet. So I figured using only 2 needles might make my mitts look better. The biggest downfall to two needle mittens is the seam along the thumb and the …
Long Weekend
Happy Long Weekend to everyone!!! Today feels extra special because the weather is so gorgeous. Everybody is out and about, either cleaning their cars or playing in the park and taking their dogs for a walk. Just an awesome day! I’ve been cleaning, getting ready for Easter Sunday with the in-laws. I dropped a 12 lb Turkey on my big toe …