Inspiration is a funny thing. I’ve wanted to create this pattern since I released the matching hat and cowl patterns several years ago but just never got around to it. When I popped in to visit Fleece and Harmony and Ken brought Wildwinds 2 ply out for me to see and squish I knew exactlyContinue reading “New Pattern Release: Iditarod Mittens”
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WIP Wednesday – Exploits Valley Hap
This week I am over-the-moon excited to share with you the progress on my Exploits Valley Hap by Jennifer Beale. I have finished joining all three centre contrast color lace panels with their main color lace panels. To me, when it is spread out, it looks like a Blue Morpho butterfly 🦋 All the outsideContinue reading “WIP Wednesday – Exploits Valley Hap”
WIP Wednesday – Exploits Valley Hap
I’ve been inspired to do a little work work on a long standing work-in-progress this week. I started working on the beautiful Exploits Valley Hap by Jennifer Beale in December of 2020 and have been savouring the project ever since. I knit a few rows and then put it away for a bit and thenContinue reading “WIP Wednesday – Exploits Valley Hap”
The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men
Sometimes, even with careful planning, color choices, ect. our crafting plans flop. I decided to spin for a Metamorphic pullover and started my spinning with Tour de Fleece in July. I chose beautiful colors …. colors which I felt complimented each other, allowed for a bit of a pop, and still remained within my comfortContinue reading “The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men”
Finished Object Friday – Wild Posy, Verso, and a Spin
I had the pleasure of accomplishing some dream knitting this week. Wild Posy Luna by Melody Hoffman has been on my to-knit list since late autumn 2021. I fell completely in love with the textured yoke and knew that I needed to add this pullover to my hand knits collection. I chose Briggs & LittleContinue reading “Finished Object Friday – Wild Posy, Verso, and a Spin”
Thick and Quick Álafosslopi Mittens
Sometimes, lost mittens happen. Because of this, I’ve created speedy pattern in bulky weight yarn to help remedy the lost mitten situation. I’ve used this pattern a * just a few * times myself while reciting a modified version of The Three Little Knittens but subbing “kittens” for “teenagers” and “you shall have no pie”Continue reading “Thick and Quick Álafosslopi Mittens”
Daydreaming of Faery Spaces
With temperatures dipping below freezing and the sun staying abed until approximately 7:20 AM, winters is definitely marching toward us. We were out hiking early, well before sunrise, and accidentally startled a huge flock of Canada Geese with our headlamps. There was such a large number of them taking to flight that it sounded likeContinue reading “Daydreaming of Faery Spaces”
How To Spin For A Sweater
As a handspinner and knitter, I’m frequently asked how to spin for a sweater and my response is usually, “It depends….” A clear and concise answer? No. A truthful answer? Yes. Many factors need to be considered when spinning for a sweater, not the least of which are choosing how much wool you need toContinue reading “How To Spin For A Sweater”
Samhain Rambles
A quick little pop in, because it has been quite some time, to share a few photos from yesterday’s hike. I promise to be back with some woolly goodness soon …. Especially since I’ve been spending a lot of time working on my long draw spinning … but more about that at a later date.Continue reading “Samhain Rambles”
Spring Flowers
A quick note to share some of the pretty spring blossoms unfurling. The wild apples are almost out. My Bridal Wreath Spirea is an explosion of tiny white flowers which the bees are loving. Our Stella Cherry is covered in the snowy clusters of flowers. Marsh Marigold is being alllll the sunshine. And the sweetContinue reading “Spring Flowers”
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