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I have been knitting
After a long creative slump fueled by burnout and general woes, I feel like I can knit again. There will be a series of odd patterns coming shortly that no one has asked for but I felt like creating…. which is always a good sign that my brain is in the right place. For today, Read more
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Knitting, and all sorts of things…
Life, am I right? Yeah, its been a busy, crazy time. The expected Christmas break turned into a covid hot-spot, and planned writing became working documents for new mandates. It’s been a tough time on the ol’ mental health, and even knitting which usually helps this, went by the wayside. And somewhere along the line, Read more
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Valentines Themed Knitting Patterns
Call me a hopeless romantic, but I love Valentines Day. Don’t get me wrong, I am all about love every day of the year, but its a socially acceptable day to be over the top about it. If you are looking for a project to tie you over, check out this list of Valentines projects Read more
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The Joy of Handmade Knitted Gifts
Back when I broke my leg, and the knitting took over my life (and storage space) I started knitting hats for everyone. This started as a way of passing time… and was soon finishing 3-4 hats a day. While I am not capable of such feats these days, what with having to do more than Read more
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1 Hour Beanie – Free Knitting Pattern
Everyone needs a go-to pattern for a rush gift. This beanie fits the bill as being super cute, and knits up quickly in super chunky yarn. Given that its such a super easy, very cute, and super giftable hat, I am flipping my Friday pattern release schedule and dropping this on a Monday…. so that Read more
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5 Knits of Xmas ’21 – Christmas Socks – Free Knitting Pattern
See, see! Ridiculous socks! I love a pair of ridiculous socks. You will need:– 1 ball 4ply sock yarn – I used this from Hobbii– 3mm needles for socks… these can be dpns or circular depending on how you wish to knit– Darning needle– Tiny bells– Crochet hook Cast on 56 stitches with a picot Read more
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