Surprisingly I’ve been able to work on some of my 2016 goals this summer. I’ve been able to accomplish more this year than any previous year. It’s been quite motivational when I see the progress I’ve made. It’s slow progress but progress none the less. I have to remind myself that these are yearly goals and I still have 4 …
Summer Knitting
Isn’t the summer wonderful? The sun shining makes everything and everyone seem happier. I love the heat, the longer days, the cottage time and just summer in general. Something about this season feels like a vacation, feels like a holiday. Since I’m still on Maternity Leave I’ve adopted this school mind set and now I’m on summer vacation. The fact that my …
WIP Wednesdays – The Forgotten Ones
I wasn’t planning on writing a WIP Wednesday post today seeing as I haven’t had a chance to knit or crochet much since last week. I thought I’d have a chance to go crazy finishing my projects since my moms been here for almost a week but I feel guilty leaving her with the baby all day, everyday. It’s tiring …
2016 Goals – Update
At the beginning of the year I made a handful of 2016 goals. I’ve had a hard time keeping up with them in the past, but this year I’d like to complete all (or most of) my goals. In order to hold myself accountable, I’m going to update all of you on these goals throughout the year. 2016 Goals: 1. …
Swatches
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 …