Making Matchies

Admittedly, growing up and after many tries to become a knitter, I thought I was strictly going to crochet. What enjoyment could I get out of knitting? It went slow… it frustrated me… and quite frankly someone like me messing with pointy sticks just doesn’t seem like a very safe thing for my personal self and others.

But – as I have said before – after meeting my current yarn group several years ago, I actually learned to knit (somewhat properly) and could, under most circumstances, say that I enjoy knitting.

 

A Rough Start to Loving the Results (or: The Man’s scarf was a real pain in my arse!) – a photo journey

My family took a wacky trip to Iowa earlier this year… and I stopped a WONDERFUL little shop called the Knit & Knot in Bettendorf, IA… and I bought some yarn… and the Man wanted me to buy some yarn to make him a scarf…. and I did.

These are the photos of that story.

 

YOP 2015 Update

Total Items: 15
Total Complete: 4 (27%)
In Progress: 1 (7%)

I’m cruising right along with my YOP 2015 list. Of course – I have added several items because that’s simply how I roll. *winks*

 

Garter Rib Baby Blanket – A Pattern Review

As I recently blogged, I was in need of a baby blanket for a friend and I decided that, unlike many others I have made, I wanted to try knitting it. I found my way to Ravelry, as many of us do, and zeroed in on a pattern.

This review is of the Garter Rib Baby Blanket written by Orange Flower Yarns. This pattern can be downloaded for free on Ravelry.

 

A Baby Blanket

There is absolutely  nothing sweeter than baby knits and crochets – there, I said it. I’m not a “baby person” per say, but I do like making all those tiny little things and seeing the parents have something a little extra to help care for their littlest family member. Granted, I normally do crochet items because they go faster, but sometimes something knit is just sweet as pie and totally necessary (even though it takes me forever to complete).