Here’s a photo of my completed Knitters Stash puzzle. All 1000 pieces in place and lots of inspiration while focusing on putting it together. The last few years, I’ve gotten into the habit of making a puzzle through the dreary days of January. I find it really helps to spend an hour or so in… Continue reading Knitter Stash Puzzle DONE!!

Since I haven’t made enough progress on any one project to share, I thought I’d share this photo of an old favorite. I made this afghan about 30 years ago when I was young and single. It is made in strips and was sewn together by one of my special aunts. She always treated me… Continue reading An Old Favorite Afghan

Since finishing my cable socks last weekend, I’ve been working on a different WIP every day this week. I haven’t settled in to make progress on any one yet. Right now, there’s 2 sweaters, 2 afghans, 2 scarves, and many socks. This usually happens after I work on one project for several weeks. At least… Continue reading New Patternworks Catalog Arrives

Here they are and I’m so pleased with them. This is by far the best sock pattern I’ve made so far. I usually use variegated or self-striping sock yarn but these solid green ones show off the stitch pattern beautifully. i used my basic sock pattern and changed the stitch. first time for me To… Continue reading Green Cable Stitch Socks-FINISHED!!

Thanks to all of my fellow knitters, the row keeper bracelet for knitting continues to keep me busy. I’m busy filling another order. I make each one of the bracelets with a little help from a local workshop. The bracelets will keep me busy through the weekend. My sock knitting is continuing at a good… Continue reading Row Keeper Bracelet for Knitting & Knitting Progress

This winter weather and the lack of sunshine always starts to get to me. My quickest cure is to knit with bright colors. I bought this yarn to make a Rainbow afghan (child size) last summer. The yarns are an Egyptian cotton with a glorious sheen and the Berrocco Plush in coordinated colors. I’ve been… Continue reading I Need Bright Colors to Knit

Here’s a photo of my favorite sock knitting in progress. This is a beautiful green heather sock yarn that I brought back from my trip to England. I started this sock last spring and then put it aside for the summer. Now I’m ready to finish both socks so I can wear them soon. I… Continue reading Sock Knitting in Progress

Now that the New Year is here and the Holiday decorations are put away, it’s time to decide what projects to work on in January. I have a very special afghan started that will be my winter project. More about that another time. I have a few scarves to make and then I think it’s… Continue reading My Next Knitting Project & A Favorite Photo

Here’s the afghan and the pillow case for it. I am so excited that this wonderful yarn has become a useable afghan. I actually finished knitting it in four weeks but with the holidays it sat for two more weeks waiting for me to weave in the ends and finish the pillowcase. The pilllowcase is… Continue reading Completed! My Afghan with 8 year old Yarn!

I’ve spent the last 3 weeks working on the Teal Afghan. It is more than 4 feet long and with a little luck it should be done this weekend. I’ve put aside all my other knitting and have been working on it a little every day. I’m so excited that this yarn is finally being… Continue reading Afghan Growing Quickly