Christmas Socks Redux
It's that time of year again. Already! If you're looking for a very Christmas-y pattern you might like to check out my Christmas Smock Top Sock. It features both a challenge - the cuff done in smocking stitch - and also the mindless stockinette stitch [...]
Braided Mittens for Mom
As it cools off here in Cleveland, I want to make sure my Mom has something warm on her hands when we take her outside. I had a blast making these mittens for her. The color looks great with her bright blue eyes. I often wear my [...]
Respite
My husband and I got away for a weekend to a place I've wanted to see since I was a child. Which made it a loooonggg time coming. Mackinac Island is 3.8 miles of of heaven in Lake Huron between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. It [...]
Taking Care of Each Other
I haven't been posting much. My mother had a massive stroke at the end of July, so I've mostly been out of state taking care of her. No knitting pictures this week, but I do have a couple of critter photos. Mama looking after [...]
Santa Fe Mitts & Smock Top Sweater
I'm just full of exciting pattern news today! First, the pattern for the Santa Fe Mitts is complete. You might remember that I originally came up with the idea from an ill-fated trip to Santa Fe. They were meant for my husband to wear [...]
How Do You Know It’s Fair Time?
I knew the Mid-State Fair was on when I looked at my car's thermometer. And this was after I pulled over to stop in the shade! (Note to hubby, who worries about my driving... I know the tach says "D" for Drive, but truly, I [...]
Santa Fe Mitts Progress
I've had fun raiding my sock yarn stash for the Santa Fe Mitts I'm designing. I settled on Lorna's Laces for the oranges, blues and greens. The deep reddish color is named "Manzanita" - the arid climate plant with the lovely red stems. Perfect! [...]