Toleware Hat

Yes, I already have a million hats, but when I saw this simple hat with the cute embroidery on Ravelry, I knew I had to make one more!  But, to…

Fail: Owl Apple Cozy

I tried to make this adorable apple cozy, but it was a big fail.  My owl looks cute, but it is way too small to fit an apple inside.  Sad!…

Winter Garden Socks

When I wanted to learn sock knitting, I bought the fabulous book Knit Socks by Betsy Lee McCarthy.  I used this book to make my very first pair of socks and…

Daisy the Flower

Sadly, Daisy the Flower was my last project from the freshstitches kit club.  I loved being part of the club so much – but I had to cut back on…

Business Casual II

Didn’t you just love the socks I made my Aunt Carol a couple of years ago?  And don’t you just love tweed?  Can you see where this is going?  Yes.  I…

Evergreen Lake Mittens

Last year I was interested in learning more about fair isle knitting, so I signed up for the Craftsy class Stranded Colorwork: Basics and Beyond.*  I have sort of lukewarm…

Rainbow Baby Blanket

When my brother announced that he was expecting a child I was so happy for him… but also a little bummed out because it meant I had to knit another…

Stretch the Giraffe

I’m in love with this sweet giraffe designed by my favorite stuffed animal designer – Stacey Trock of freshstitches.  This is from her book Crocheted Softies which I got as…

Owen the Teddy Bear

This adorable teddy bear was a very special project for a very special person.  Mike, my mom’s fiance, had an amazing relationship with his mother, who was a knitter like…

Wave Rib Scarf, (a Continental Knit)

Ever since I started knitting, I have always dreamed of being able to do it super fast!  When I learned how to knit, it was a combination of learning from…