January’s numbers have been drawn, and they are 6, 13 (free space), and since the free space was drawn, 18. That means that my projects for January will be: Cross Stitch Desert Landscapes Mandala by Chatelaine Bluebeard’s Princess by Nora Corbett/Mirabilia Quilting Hex on the Beach Peaks and Valleys Knitting/Crochet Josephine Shawl Koigu Linen Stitch… Continue reading My January projects
Category: Knitting
Knitting and knitting-related projects
Sidekick boot socks
This is my second pair of this pattern (free on Knitty.com), because I really liked the first pair, and use them a lot with what I call my taupe “army boots.” I decided I wanted a blue pair as well, so I started knitting these using the same color as the model in the pattern.… Continue reading Sidekick boot socks
WIPGO 2021
I was watching an episode of a cross stitcher’s channel on YouTube the other day, and she mentioned this thing she created called WIPGO (kind of like American Bingo for your cross-stitch works-in-progress). The things I really liked about it were: you decide what will be in each square, whether it’s a project or a… Continue reading WIPGO 2021
Flax with one arm
I don’t remember when I started this sweater, but I think it was some time in 2019. I had knit a baby hat in the same yarn (Lion Brand Heartland), and really liked the feel of it, so soft, so I decided to try to make a sweater. The pattern is Flax, part of a… Continue reading Flax with one arm
Felicitas happy dance
I finished the Felicitas sweater last week, and managed to get it washed and blocked more quickly than I usually do. Maybe it’s the cooler weather we’ve been having that has spurred me to make sure it was finished and wearable quickly. I love the detail in this sweater – especially the lace at the… Continue reading Felicitas happy dance