Honestly? It's the end of August already? I do not know where this summer has gone! Today marks the end of the fun 20 Books of Summer reading challenge from Cathy over at 746books and many thanks to her for putting this one together again. I enjoyed challenging myself and I did wind up reading… Continue reading 20 Books of Summer Comes to an End
Month: August 2021
Year of Projects Update: Week 9
A short and sweet update from me this week as we turn from August into September mid-week. Foss Sweater: Finished! I posted about that on Friday if you're interested in seeing some pictures. I think this one is going to get a lot of wear this fall. Stillness Shawl: After I posted my update last… Continue reading Year of Projects Update: Week 9
FO Friday: Foss Sweater
Delighted to say that I finished up the Foss sweater this week and got it dunked into an overdye bath that I think corrected most (let's call it 95%) of the issue with the dye lot. Project Details: This is the Foss for Women sweater (Ravelry link), designed by Jennifer Toland. It's a great casual… Continue reading FO Friday: Foss Sweater
September Plans
I normally would have a WIP Wednesday post here but since I've knit a whopping 6 rounds on my Bronwyn sweater since I've been focusing on finishing up the Foss sweater (which is done - more on that on Friday!), I thought I'd outline my plans for September here. As we edge closer to fall,… Continue reading September Plans
Book Review: Shadow of the Fox
Synopsis from Goodreads: One thousand years ago, the great Kami Dragon was summoned to grant a single terrible wish—and the land of Iwagoto was plunged into an age of darkness and chaos. Now, for whoever holds the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers, a new wish will be granted. A new age is about to dawn.Raised… Continue reading Book Review: Shadow of the Fox
Year of Projects Update – Week 8
First up for this week, I'm delighted to say I finished spinning the mixed BFL/silk roving from Pigeon Roof Studios I had on my wheel. The original roving was a 75/25 blend in the colorway "Dovecote". I'm spinning this as part of a larger sweater-lot mash-up all in these gray-ish teal colors. The final skein… Continue reading Year of Projects Update – Week 8
Book Review: Six Crimson Cranes
Synopsis from Goodreads: Shiori, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs through her veins. Normally she conceals it well, but on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, Shiori loses control. At first, her mistake seems like a stroke of luck, forestalling the wedding she never wanted, but it also catches the… Continue reading Book Review: Six Crimson Cranes
WIP Wednesday: August 17, 2021
Still working along on my Bronwyn sweater outside of my Year of Projects pieces right now. I think I have 3 more repeats (or 36 rounds) left on the body to get it to the underarms, which is my goal for this quarter on this project. The above image is closer to the actual denim… Continue reading WIP Wednesday: August 17, 2021
Book Review: The Trouble with Witches
Synopsis from Goodreads: Shadowvale isn’t typical small town America. The sun never shines, the gates decide who enters, magic abounds, and every resident bears some kind of curse.No one knows this as well as raven shifter Deacon Evermore, who, like everyone in his family, has a curse. While his position as Shadowvale’s peacekeeper lets him… Continue reading Book Review: The Trouble with Witches
101 Things in 1001 Days
Surfing through blogs that I follow, I came across the DayZero 101 Things in 1001 Days that Grace Through Good Beauty has been working her way through. This reminded me I had created a list for myself back in 2012 and, in the way of how things go, got through about half of it and… Continue reading 101 Things in 1001 Days
Knit One, Spin Too 