Sock Knitting

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I’ve become obsessed with socks. I’ve always been intimidated by the thought of knitting them. But Instagram has motivated me to try I have lots of sock yarn scraps left over from crocheting shawls. So for these I’m using Noro, Spud and Chloe, Universal, Wisdom, and a couple unknowns. My apologies for the photos, these…

Colorwul Knit Projects

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I’ve learned something about myself lately. I can knit like a champ with straight needles… Well, sort of But circular needles are another story. I just cannot use them. I mess up my gauge. Hats are always too big or small, and the twisting drives me nuts. I love the Patons Colorwul yarn. The hat…

Cabin Fever

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This week I’ve crocheted quite a bit. I keep plugging along with the new blanket… and this is why… A section of our backyard This is Michael on the tractor trying to scrape our drive The view from our couch. He’s staring at me  So I stayed home from work half the day Wednesday and…

Grannies

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This weekend has been all about grannies… Making progress on Ireland’s blanket I’ve also been working on a scarf It’s a multicolor puff scarf All of those little balls of scrap yarn have come in handy. Happy Sunday!

A New Blanket WIP

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Yes, I’ve lost it. I started a new blanket…only because Ireland asked It seems everyone is participating in the Crochet Mood Blanket project. I thought about it and then reminded myself how terrible I am with blankets… I’m still working on the patchwork. But when your child asks you for something, you do it. So…