Without fail when I finish knitting a new pair of socks I'm in a good mood. Hand knit socks make me happy; I love that I'm able to create what I need and customize the fit. This pair is knit with 1.75mm needles in Lion Brand Mani-Pedi, Crew colorway with the heel in Anzula Haiku, Mariana colorway. They follow a cuff-down construction with a french heel. If you would like to see more photos, you can check out this project in … [Read more...] about Happy Rainbow Socks
Winter Weather Snuggles
Dot thinks snuggles are good when the sky is grey. She's very happy this week with the clouds and wintery mixes. We're thankful there wasn't much precipitation this morning. But we're both tired of grey and know the cold will continue for a while yet. Is it spring yet? … [Read more...] about Winter Weather Snuggles
feline joy
Earlier this week I completed crocheting the sample for a new design. I gave it a quick wash then laid it out on the floor of my studio to dry. Dot claimed it immediately. I barely stepped away before she started to roll around. Her purrs were audible across the room. … [Read more...] about feline joy
Thoughts on my December 2021 Reading
Overall, I completed reading 201 books last year. Of those, ten were books I reread and six were NetGalley titles for review. I'm honestly surprised I didn't reread more, especially in the days after losing my Shadow cat. I may write more about my complicated relationship to grief soon. For today, however, I will write a few thoughts about the ten books I completed in December. … [Read more...] about Thoughts on my December 2021 Reading
snuggle and recharge
Each afternoon, Dot and try I take time to snuggle and recharge together. We hope you and yours can take time to do so too. See you in January! … [Read more...] about snuggle and recharge