Everyone should have a simple chunky hat pattern in their repertoire. A pattern with basic stitches that any beginner knitter can master and any advanced knitter can make their own. A few weeks ago, I was making a handful of chunky hats and thought to myself that I needed a simple hat pattern that I could refer to would be …
I know Christmas is over and I know we have about 12 months until it’s Christmas again. But I have to talk about these Christmas stockings. I love them. I started them in 2016 when James was a baby. The idea was that these would be our family stockings that he would use every year. So I made James’ fairly …
Every year I try to set knitting and crochet goals and I share them in the hopes that I will accomplish all of them. They include new skills I’d like to learn, projects I’d like to make and WIPs I’d like to complete. This year is no different. 2019 Goals: Spend Quality time with Family: This is a big one. …
I’ve been MIA for quite some time and I swear there’s a good reason. We had another baby. Our daughter, Elizabeth was born April 4th (at 4:14am (4 has got to be her lucky number)). My pregnancy was terrible. I was nauseous and sick throughout all 9 months. I could barely stomach any food except for the Spicy Chorizo breakfast sandwich …
I wasn’t planning on making knitting/crochet specific goals but the more I thought about it the more I liked having my progress documented. Knitting goals (and crochet goals) provide direction when I’m stumped on what to make next. Surprisingly, that happens a few times a year. I want to make so many things and I don’t know where to begin. …
In hope of having a more productive year, I’ve decided to continue with yearly goals. My 2017 goals will be slightly different than previous years. I used to exclusively make knitting goals, however I’m going to branch out a bit. That means goals for my blog, Etsy shop, family life and of course knitting and crochet. I’m looking forward to …
Guys, I’m so excited to share some news! I’ve partnered with Craftsy to offer a Knit Kit. It’s been a few months in the making but it finally went live. I’m so thrilled to share the news. Craftsy has a new knit kit available featuring one of my patterns! That’s right, they chose one of my designs ahhhh! When you …
2016 was an interesting (well crappy) year. Our family has gone through a major loss and finding our footing with the new family dynamics has been difficult. For this reason I never planned to do a 2016 goals review. However, I did make goals at the beginning of the year so it’s only fair that I talk about how close I …
I love crocheting and knitting baby blankets. Not that you didn’t know that already. Sometimes a knit blanket can sit on my needles for a few weeks. In order to give myself a blanket break, I also work on a few smaller projects while it’s in progress. However, this blanket can be finished in a fraction of the time. I’m …
I’ve finished the third baby blanket. I’m calling it the Bumpy Road Baby Blanket. It was lovely to knit. The repeats were easy enough that once I had them memorized I could knit and watch tv. The ultimate goal. 🙂 At this point (with James) I’m a sucker for easy (or easier) patterns. Simple stitches where my mind doesn’t have to …
