I’ve been in the mood to knit, but not anything overly complicated. So I rummaged around my stash and found this beautiful skein of purple fair trade Peruvian wool that I bought years ago. I’m going to knit a chunky infinity scarf with it. It is 98% merino wool…so soft! It feels lovely in the… Continue reading Something Purple on the Needles
Category: Knitting
K is for Knitting (really, what else could it be for?)
Melissa Peda took this picture of a flower in her garden and posted it on her blog (100BillionStars) the other day. (She has a lovely blog, by the way. You should check it out! I am inspired every single time I visit it.) I Love This Colour! I used to have a sweater in… Continue reading K is for Knitting (really, what else could it be for?)
Slow Stitchin’ Sunday
Linking in with Slow Stitching Sunday and Wool on Sundays
In the Spirit of Play (or how I spent my April allowance)
Last January I posted my about word for the year: PLAY! So, in the spirit of that resolution, I spent almost my entire April allowance on playful inspiration: books! I want to knit something bigger than a sock or a hat, but I know myself…I will make the front of something, or a sleeve, and… Continue reading In the Spirit of Play (or how I spent my April allowance)
Off the Needles
This little set will be winging its way South tomorrow. It is a cute little car-seat size blanket and newborn hat & booties in pretty grass green that I started knitting awhile ago, before I knew Zachary was on the way. Welcome to the family, Zachary!
Works in Progress
Have you been wondering what I’ve been doing in the evenings? Well, I’ve been working hard at my Creative Writing class that I’m taking. But also… I’ve been making my six blocks for the 3×6 bee. Since I don’t have a sewing machine nor electricity to run it at the moment, I decided to applique… Continue reading Works in Progress