There's always a little bit of magic in each new ball of yarn. As you run your fingers over the soft wool, you think "I could make a hat, or a scarf, or maybe some gloriously warm socks for chilly mornings..." The possibilities are endless. Then you get the excitement of looking at patterns on … Continue reading New Yarn, Endless Possibilities…
It’s springtime! The local cherry trees have once again donned their festive pink blossoms, and the weather has finally warmed up again. It’s crazy to think that just 3 weeks ago there was still snow on the ground. Right now the skies are clear and blue, and temperatures are hovering in the 60’s. How amazing … Continue reading Adventures in Knitting! – The Honeycomb Cable Stitch
I’ve been knitting for about 4 weeks now, teaching myself to cast on by watching YouTube videos. I’ve learned how to fix those loose stitches at the end of rows (you slip the first stitch) and slowly but surely I’m starting to knit decent looking swatches of (mostly) orderly rows of knits and purls. I’m … Continue reading Knitting – My New Favorite Hobby!