A plethora of beautiful new projects have been sprouting up around Ravelry in the past 72 hours. They all tend to be small to medium projects that look like they could be completed before Christmas gift-giving, and they all happen to be made using yarns that I just adore. In the middle of a big… Continue reading New Projects on Ravelry – Perfect for Holiday Time!
Tips for Blanket Knitting Season
This week’s blog really comes to you courtesy of Alex, who gave me a big hunk of meaty content. Alex is a prolific blanket knitter and she reminded me that this is actually Blanket Knitting Season. (It’s a real thing!). It’s the perfect time of year for blanket knitting. Keep your lap warm while you… Continue reading Tips for Blanket Knitting Season
Some Knitting Notes: Knitting While Distracted
I just finished “reading” Educated, the next book for our Wool & Grace Book Group. I actually listened to it via audible.com and I’m pretty sure this isn’t cheating, just a great opportunity for me to multi-task and do two of my favorite things at once. I don’t see how this can be anything but… Continue reading Some Knitting Notes: Knitting While Distracted
Knowing When To Walk Away… Temporarily
Today Patty exclaimed to me “I hate my knitting projects! You need to blog about that!” Patty rarely makes blog requests, so my ears perked up. More than anything, her struggle is real! Sometimes we get sick of our knitting. Maybe we hate the fibers we are working with. Maybe we’re working on a project… Continue reading Knowing When To Walk Away… Temporarily
Let’s Give
Gift giving season is here, which means that gift knitting season is also here! I’ve been knee deep in gift knitting myself, with a goal to knit hats for all of my friends for an upcoming girls weekend! Since time is at a premium these days, I opted to go easy. I knit 6 hats… Continue reading Let’s Give
