Clue #3 Done

It snowed most of the day today, and even stuck some. It was the perfect day to cuddle up with wool socks, hot coffee, and a space heater to crank out some Christmas presents. That’s not exactly what happened; I was working on Christmas presents, but there was no cuddling or knitting. It was mostly … More Clue #3 Done

Oh. I did this!

I did a thing! A thing that I did that was sort of a big deal and sort of weird and I kept meaning to take pictures and tell you about it but kept forgetting and then it was over. It involved this monster: This is a knitting machine. My mother’s knitting machine. It is … More Oh. I did this!

Sweaterlust

I’ve got it bad. It’s rainy and miserable outside, and has been for days. I’ve finished the knitting for three (3) of the fifteen (15) Christmas projects still to go (the finishing is another matter entirely), and a couple of those projects are making their way toward the chopping block as time progresses. I have … More Sweaterlust

Snowing Just for Me

We all have those days. In the wake of my loss, I found ways to move on, eventually. It changed me forever, but I wasn’t sad anymore. But there are still bad days. Fewer and farther between, but still bad. They’re usually triggered by something, some reminder, some event, that makes me come face to … More Snowing Just for Me

Advent Clue #1 Done

My first Advent 1 clue, blocking above and kitchnered below. The band is a slightly modified version of the “Wheat Ear” stitch, one of many which I tried out of Barbara Walker’s first treasury. The tight cables, 3×3 repeated over just four rows, went very well with the I-cord edge I knew I wanted, and … More Advent Clue #1 Done

Last Minute Gifts

I’ve mentioned it in passing, beating around the bush, but now that December is here, there’s no escaping it: Christmas is coming. If you are under the age of yuletide responsibility, these words are probably accompanied by joy and cheer! But adults hear the sounding of a death knell as they realize they still haven’t … More Last Minute Gifts