I wanted to do a separate post just on my finished Desert Mandala since it was a very long-time, epic-sized project and I am really proud of myself for getting it done this year! The design is from Chatelaine Designs. It was originally a "class", so the pattern is broken up into sections, although I… Continue reading FO Friday: Desert Mandala
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Year of Projects 2022: Week 46
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
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
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
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
Year of Projects 2022: Week 41
We had a lovely weekend away in Colorado last week, so no YOP update post from me, although I did get a lot of knitting done! I finished up a not-quite-matching hat/scarf set. The scarf is the Malabrigo Waffles Scarf (a free pattern on Ravelry). The hat is the Dots and Lines hat by Lete's… Continue reading Year of Projects 2022: Week 41
Year of Projects 2022: Week 39
If you caught my FO Friday post, you'll know I finished up the Brighton socks and Terrain scarf, so I don't have much on the needles right now for knitting. I am working on the plain vanilla sock in fall colors here and there. I'm using Fiber Stash Dyeworks Twinkle Toes sock yarn in the… Continue reading Year of Projects 2022: Week 39
New Podcast Episode
A new podcast episode is now live covering a couple of FOs, some WIPs, and what I've been reading. https://youtu.be/QNufbAMxgCY
Year of Projects 2022: Week 37
It's starting to feel like fall here - much cooler (and darker) mornings when we go for our walk, the dog and I. I wore some fingerless mitts this morning as it was down in the low 50s (as well as a hoodie sweatshirt). This time of year always makes me want to cast on… Continue reading Year of Projects 2022: Week 37
Year of Projects 2022: Week 36
Running a bit behind this week while taking advantage of our 3-day weekend here in the States, but here's my update for the week. I started and finished Vanessa Smith's Stars Hollow hat using a skein of DK-weight handspun. The original roving was from Funky Carolina (a BFL wool) and dyed in the colorway Eowyn.… Continue reading Year of Projects 2022: Week 36
Knit One, Spin Too 