A bit late with my post this week, but here's what I've been working on: I have several new cast-ons. I was in the mood for a bit of colorwork, so I have started Tin Can Knits' Compass Cowl. I received 4 skeins of Marie Wallin's British Breeds yarn (her own custom spun yarn) in… Continue reading Year of Projects 2022: Week 46
Author: Knit One, Spin Too
I love making things by hand, reading too many books, curling up with a cup of tea, and writing lists. I love changing seasons, wishes and dreams, and things that make me laugh.
FO Friday: Aloft
If you've been following along on the blog for a while, you'll know that I decided to do a personal A to Z challenge with socks, and I have been enjoying that so much, I decided to expand it to one focusing on Shawls, A to Z. Aloft will be the first in that challenge… Continue reading FO Friday: Aloft
Nonfiction November 2022
Since today is November 1st, the annual Nonfiction November initiative, hosted by A Book Olive, kicks off today. I've participated in the event the previous two years, and I enjoy having an excuse to read a bit more nonfiction (which is what the month event is about). This is a low-key, no-pressure readalong that encourages… Continue reading Nonfiction November 2022
Year of Projects 2022: Week 45
I think I'm in denial that it is almost November already! This year has totally flown by and now that we're into my favorite time of the year, I am really longing for the hours and days to slow down a bit. Let's take a look at what I've been working on this week, shall… Continue reading Year of Projects 2022: Week 45
Book Review: The White Hare
This entrancing historical fiction takes place in 1954-55, following the story of Mila, a young mother to precocious Janey, and her mother Magda. Mila's relationship with Janey's father has fallen apart and her domineering mother has decided to remove the small family to a neglected manor house in Cornwall, where she plans to open a… Continue reading Book Review: The White Hare
Year of Projects 2022: Week 44
Not a lot on the needles right now, as I'm trying to prioritize my Aloft shawl. I have finished 3 full repeats and I have 6 more rows to finish repeat 4. I decided not to go for repeat 5, as I still have 40 (very long) rows to knit the last border and it's… Continue reading Year of Projects 2022: Week 44
FO Friday: October Moon Socks
Closing out this week with a pair of finished socks! Pattern: October Moon by Lina Knits. This is a fun pattern that's been in my queue since it was published in 2020. I substituted my usual Fish Lips Kiss Heel in a contrast color for my pair, rather than use the as-written short-row heel. I… Continue reading FO Friday: October Moon Socks
Year of Projects 2022: Week 43
Lots of things to talk about this week. I am trying valiantly NOT to cast on several sweaters because it is that season - but progress on quite a few other things. I have been working on some handspun but not far along enough to share it, so more on that next week. I finished… Continue reading Year of Projects 2022: Week 43
WIP Wednesday
Quite a few things on the needles this week, and I'm trying to settle into some more frequent posts other than my YOP weekly updates. Right now, I've got: Aloft Shawl: I'm slowly working on this one during the hour or so I have for knitting in the evenings. I specifically chose this pattern so… Continue reading WIP Wednesday
FO: Rosewater
I finished the Rosewater shawl and blocked it this weekend. (We normally have nothing but sunny days here but not typical for us, we had a rainy day all day Saturday, so the blocking had to wait a bit.) Project Specs: Pattern: Rosewater by Janina Kallio of Woolenberry. I've knit several of her patterns and… Continue reading FO: Rosewater
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