Knitting keeps me from unraveling. ~ The Art of Knitting Casting on projects is my favorite. I love the planning part when you found an amazing skein in your favorite color and base. What could it be? The possibilities are endless. I'm a process knitter. I always have been. And I have no project monogamy.…Read more The First 2023 Cast-On: Malabrigo Mist
Grandma’s Log Cabins
The Blog Returns
The happiest people seem to be those who have no particular cause for being happy except that they are so. ~ William Inge Hello Dear Followers, How have you been? I know it's been awhile. I started writing this post in Feb. 2022. That's right, almost an entire year ago. I think some how I…Read more The Blog Returns
Friday the 13th Kicks off Monster Mayhem 2021
If you cut your hair on Friday the 13th, someone in your family will die. ~ Unknown I found the quote above online and it gave me a good chuckle. I wonder just how many people had haircuts yesterday unaware of the consequences? The British Hubby and I celebrated Friday the 13th not with fashionable…Read more Friday the 13th Kicks off Monster Mayhem 2021
Behind Blue Eyes
In a ball of yarn is the potential to make a dream that you have come true. ~ Melanie Falick I love knitting blankets and afghans and cozy lap coverings. I also love it when there are fun blanket KALs where we all knit the same pattern and cheer each other on. I also know…Read more Behind Blue Eyes
Five Skeins Full
Knitting keeps me from unraveling. I love knitting blankets. I love giving knitted blankets. Much like quilts, knitted blankets are comforting, personal and homey. It's a traveling hug from it's creator. My love for knitted blankets explains why I have four large afghans on the go. Okay, one is sort of hibernating while I finish…Read more Five Skeins Full
Four Skeins Full
In the rhythm of the needles, there is music for the soul. June seemed to drag on and on forever, and now July is flying by. Or that's how it feels. I think it's due to the lack of knitting time I've had lately. I always think I can knit faster than I really can.…Read more Four Skeins Full
Three Skeins Full
Knitting not only relaxes me, it also brings a feeling of being at home. ~ Magdalena Neuner It's been awhile since I've posted about my various blanket clubs. I thought this week, I would change it up from the MM20 update. (Okay, the real reason is it gives me another week to make some progress…Read more Three Skeins Full
Building Grandma’s Log Cabin
We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. ~ Winston Churchill Over the past few weeks, I've come to appreciate my handmade items. They're comforting in these uncertain times. Many are items I've created over the years. Others are treasured gifts from when I was young like…Read more Building Grandma’s Log Cabin
Grandma’s Log Cabins
Time is a great story teller. Back in the Fall of 2018, I thought it was a good idea to join Jimmy Beans Blanket Club. And it was a good idea in theory. A blanket broken up into 12 monthly installments, where could I go wrong? From Grandma with Love is a beautiful pattern, but…Read more Grandma’s Log Cabins
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