I was fascinated watching the colors change in the gorgeous hand-dyed yarn I used in my latest shawl project, and I became a little obsessed with knowing the yarn’s backstory….
Pretty Lace Socks (And Sock Blocking Questions Answered!)
I just finished knitting these beautiful socks as a gift for my cousin and I love how they turned out! The pattern is my go-to lace sock pattern, Monkey by…
Summer Knitting with Shine Sport and the Paxton Shell
I was thrilled when Knit Picks released their exclusive Paxton Shell pattern this Spring! Not only is it designed with one of my favorite yarns for summer knitting, Shine Sport,…
Verybusymonkey Knitting Pattern Review: Little Leafy Socks Get 5 Stars!
I love knitting socks designed by verybusymonkey, who is an incredibly talented knitwear designer with over 200 patterns under her belt! (Can you imagine being so endlessly creative?! I’m in…
Comfy Bounce Baby Blanket With Cowboy Colored Stripes
Another baby blanket is done! I made this one for a dear friend who is expecting this summer. I asked her early in her pregnancy what the nursery theme would…
Little Leafy Socks & Stunning Heathered Sock Yarn!
I can’t decide what I love most about these socks: the gorgeous fuschia heathered sock yarn from Knit Picks or the delicate leaf-motif in this pattern by verybusy monkey. The…
Stormy Sky Shawl
I’ve been on a bit of a shawl kick lately. My desk is next to the window so I get chilly at times and shawls are a fun way to…
Beautiful Bjork Socks
Every time I knit socks on 2.25mm needles I always swear I’m never doing it again because the project seems to knit up so slowly… but I always end up…
Irish Moss Shawl
It’s getting cold here in New England and I feel like I’m always wearing the same two shawls on zoom, so I’m trying to add a little more color to…
Planet of the Monkey Socks
Last February I went on a little Esty shopping spree and ordered this gorgeous sock yarn from a dyer near me in Braintree, MA… her label is cleverly named: You…