Saturday was such a warm day. The first sign that winter is almost over. As I walked around the pond near my home these wonderful ducks were happily swimming around. It’s such a heartwarming sight to see these ducks. The pond attracts many visitors throughout the spring, summer, and fall but the ducks are my… Continue reading Weekend Sights & Knitting Progress

What a wonderful weekend. I had a chance to visit the American History Museum at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC. By far the most impressive exhibit for me is still the American Flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner. It always amazes me that two hundred years ago, a… Continue reading Weekend Visiting & A Knitting Pattern Find

It’s been quite a week, lots of sewing and knitting. The tote bag, I spoke about in my last post is still waiting for me to hand stitch the lining to the bag, the sweater that I was diligently working on took a back seat to a few other projects after I started the sleeves.… Continue reading Beginning Apron Sewing, Again

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