Despite it being April, it is still cloudy and snowing here and we're lucky if temperatures are getting above 45. Usually sewing warm weather clothing cheers me up, but when it feels like the warm weather is never going to come it just gets gloomy. I started out strong in January but had to ease… Continue reading Winter Sewing Wrap-Up
Category: Crafts
Completed: Simplicity 9958 Boxers and Knitted Reef Knot Tank
Folks, the summer is flying by! How does this always happen? We're still working on the new house, but spirits are low. It is hot, humid and with each layer of flooring one rips up it gets less exciting and more disheartening. I'm in the middle of filling in textured walls with joint compound while… Continue reading Completed: Simplicity 9958 Boxers and Knitted Reef Knot Tank
The Four Month Hat
Back in October of 2014 I began a hat for a penpal that I met through swaps in the Tiny Owl Knits group on Ravelry. I finished it in mid-February. Now I would say that I am truly the world's slowest knitter, but this was not an easy hat. The pattern is Gloriole Slouch by… Continue reading The Four Month Hat