You may know that I'm a big fan of always picking up new skills and trying out new (to me) techniques for my projects. That's why instead of a plain color blocked scarf, I decided to kick it up a notch and add in some stranded knitting, just for fun! The result is...
The internet is full of inspiration, and as soon as I saw the Broken Seed Stitch, I knew I needed to use that concept to make something. ANYTHING. It's such a great looking stitch, super simple yet full of texture and color, which means it's right up my alley. A few...
Whether it's a summer fete or a holiday party, I always seem to be looking for the right "thing" to accessorize my outfit. Ok, so yeah, there was the time I used a python as a wrap, but I won't be doing that again. I like wraps and scarves, but sometimes, I just want...
Did you know the World Day of Bullying Prevention is coming up in just a few short weeks on October 1? That Monday kicks off the National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month for the whole month of October. Make a Mixtape Beanie or other crochet and knit hats to...
When you want a quick scrapbuster project to tide you over to the next big project, this fun Parquet Square knitting pattern might just be the thing! Way back earlier this year, I had signed up to participate in the Harmony Blanket Knit-Along with Marie from...
When I went to NY in January for Lion Brand's #LBBloggerBash, I was gifted two skeins of this beautiful silk yarn in vibrant hues of purple, fuschia and blue. I wasn't sure what to do with just 2 small skeins of yarn, but it turned into a long and lightweight shawl,...
Once upon a time, I went to Stitches West with a few friends. As we wandered the stalls full of beautiful yarns, my friend picks up a skein and says "Look!". I turned my head and fell in love. It was as simple as that. It also wasn't the last time I fell in love that...
With the temperatures in the 80s this past week, this is probably the worst time to be posting about a scarf, but the Amber Waves Seed Stitch Scarf is my first seed stitch project, and I'm pretty in love with it! In love with it enough to wear it to a professional...
You know, I've never really been convinced of the whole poncho fashion thing, but now, here I am, sharing my very first knit pattern for my modern and easy knit Catalunya Colorblock Poncho, using Lion Brand Fast Track yarn. Go figure. I guess I can blame it on this...