Category: handmade
unexpected sock weather
There’s something delightful when I find myself reaching for wool socks in early August. Ok, I’ll be honest, I wear wool socks most days. Yesterday, as temperatures plummeted from another heat wave following massive thunderstorms, I found myself pulling on my newly finished Golden Light Socks, thankful for the timing. I’d been looking forward to…
Weekend plans
For this long weekend I plan to spend time with this massive bonus bundle of Lion Brand Mandala and crochet. May you have a weekend where you are able to enjoy time to work on something you enjoy.
blankets with and for love
While I’m still working on all my personal blanket projects which I find very rewarding to create, my recent focus has been on tzedakah projects, which are even more rewarding. Since the horrific events of 10/7, Yarn Yisrael Chai has been working hard to get both supplies and items to Israel. Along with many others,…
working outside
I’m grateful for the flexibility that Wi-Fi and a laptop provide, allowing me to work outside when possible. Being among the trees and observing nature tends to enhance my focus and uplift my mood. I had intended to release my new one-skein shawl pattern today. However, it’s taking a bit more time to refine and…
spring startitis
It’s spring. Daffodil shoots are aggressively pushing up in my yard, valiantly fending off the emerging chipmunks. There’s color in the sky, and verdant growth is appearing everywhere. With the arrival of pollen, I’m also anticipating my annual bout of startitis. Thankfully, there’s nothing wrong with this phenomenon! (Don’t worry, I’m taking allergy meds for…
