I used to have a knitting blog. Actually I had two. Things happened that made me not want to knit. People didn’t appreciate what I made for them, moths ate into my hand-knitted socks, people were unkind to me, and I suddenly had a whole bunch of lap dogs. So, I didn’t knit for a long time.
The dogs became calmer, I have a different set of people in my life, and I’m in a much better mental space nowadays. Hooray!
Since I’m back to knitting and crafting again, I’m collecting those posts, for those of you who are into fiber and not into horses, cows, chickens, and my musings.
Shawl for Comfort for Me and Recipient
Sometimes you can give and receive comfort at the same time. I showed you the beginning of my Transition shawl last week. I finished it this afternoon. Here’s the link to the project on Ravelry, if you want details. Since … Continue reading “Shawl for Comfort for Me and Recipient”
Comfort Walking and Knitting
Another crazy day in the US, but I’m feeling a little better, because I took my own advice and got outside more. It helped that the weather was a bit better. Even just taking a walk around the office brought … Continue reading “Comfort Walking and Knitting”
Cozy Transition Shawl
I’ve interrupted my planned cadence of knitting projects to finish with the leftover yarn from the afghan. I have a long-time friend who’s transitioning from male to female, and I wanted to make her something to feel cozy and loved … Continue reading “Cozy Transition Shawl”
When’s a Good Time to Finish a Warm Blanket?
I know! I know! The ideal time is when there’s a winter storm warning for later in the day, with a forecast of snow! I got the bulky-weight afghan I made for my relative long enough to cover them (I … Continue reading “When’s a Good Time to Finish a Warm Blanket?”
One Last Day of Rest
One thing I’ve figured out in the past year is that I need more rest than I’d been getting. My mental health is so much better now that I’m allowing myself more downtime. I’m going to try to keep that … Continue reading “One Last Day of Rest”
Boom! Stats Galore!
Well, yesterday was a fun one for me on WordPress. Innocently enough, I’d posted the pattern for my Fireside Wrap on Ravelry (the popular fiber arts community website), thinking someone else might like to make one. I thought no more … Continue reading “Boom! Stats Galore!”
Bitmoji Overload
I didn’t know you could paste Bitmoji images directly from the keyboard into a WordPress blog. I guess you can. Now if I could only make the avatar actually look like me. Some people do great. Not me. Back to … Continue reading “Bitmoji Overload”
Bulky Yarn Time
On my quest to knit all requested items, I started my next project, which is in super-bulky yarn. It just looked so fun, and CC said he’d love an afghan from this. I saw yet another slip stitch pattern on … Continue reading “Bulky Yarn Time”
Honoring Simple Knits
Last night I finished the scarf I was making for Kathleen out of some yarn I’d never have bought, mainly because I don’t shop at Hobby Lobby (Yarn Bee Wildstreak Brights). It really makes up into a nice fabric, though, … Continue reading “Honoring Simple Knits”
Rejoice, Yes, Now
This morning, I started the day out doing a presentation highlighting the work our Agile team has done in the past two weeks (the usual presenter is already off for the holidays, so I was the stand-in. I had on … Continue reading “Rejoice, Yes, Now”
Return to Knitting?
Another happy story, for your Blogmas pleasure. I once knitted. A lot. Pretty much every day from high school to when I moved to the ranch, I knitted every day. It was a great way to keep my hands occupied. … Continue reading “Return to Knitting?”
Another Thanksgiving
Sure, weirdest Thanksgiving ever. But it’s an adventure. I’m making turkey and sides, but not dressing. I’m incapable of making small quantities of dressing. But it’s just me and Anita. Poor Declan can’t come, because there was an exposure at … Continue reading “Another Thanksgiving”
I Actually Knitted a Thing
It turns out I didn’t forget how to knit after all! I’ve had a hard time getting going since we’ve had all these lap dogs. All those precious toenails that I miss very much are hard on delicate projects. But, … Continue reading “I Actually Knitted a Thing”
Olypmic Park Dog Gymnastics
Today was the last day for my second batch of visitors, but we decided to go have lunch before they left. We went back to the restaurant in Park City where I met the nice server who saved my phone, … Continue reading “Olypmic Park Dog Gymnastics”
Laying Low
Sometimes you just want to stay cozy. It was really cold this morning. So Anita and I are watching movies. I am knitting. The knitting is less ugly than it was. It’s a table runner. It will block nicely. It’s … Continue reading “Laying Low”
And Now the Party Starts
Good news! Entertainment has arrived! I’d been expecting a package, so I went down and asked the sweet young man, who obviously just got back from his two-year mission, to look for it. No package. I thought, hmm, that money … Continue reading “And Now the Party Starts”
It Would Be Funny If It Weren’t So Sad: Divisiveness Over Pandemics and Crafts
I’ve written before about how human cultures cannot resist creating in-groups and out-groups, us vs. them, and all that. The Behave book I read recently had a whole chapter about it. It talked about how half the humans are “wired” … Continue reading “It Would Be Funny If It Weren’t So Sad: Divisiveness Over Pandemics and Crafts”
Crafty? Have I Moved On?
The UU Lent word for today is craft. Do you know me personally? Have you been to any of my houses? In that case, you know I’m pretty fond of crafting. It’s in my blood. I come from a long … Continue reading “Crafty? Have I Moved On?”
Life Is Complicated: Fiber Arts Department
I can see why so many people I know are staying away from online communities, even though they provide such great ways to stay in touch, make new friends, and feel less isolated. It just seems IMPOSSIBLE to create a … Continue reading “Life Is Complicated: Fiber Arts Department”
Arts? Crafts? All in the Family
One thing my genealogy forays didn’t turn up is the fact that I’m descended from a long line of artists, mostly fiber arts, but many other types as well. What got me thinking of this was looking around my Bobcat … Continue reading “Arts? Crafts? All in the Family”
On a Learning Spree, Part 1: Crafts
I’ve noticed something new about myself in the past few months. Coinciding with a general good mood and attitude towards life has been a giant uptick in curiosity. If there’s something I don’t know much about, I dive in and … Continue reading “On a Learning Spree, Part 1: Crafts”
