Recent Projects

Summer projects:
Toadstool dolls and leaf set, pattern by Susan B. Anderson found in Taproot Magazine Issue 32
Tote bag, modified pattern found on The Purl Bee
Pillow covers, a commission, pattern found here
Enjoy the beauty and adventure. ox

Bits Of Summer

A sundress for my goddaughter, hand knit butterfly and cocoon, a quilt for my twin sister, and an image of our kitty's paw seeking moth. Enjoy this journey, my dears. ox

November!

Appreciating the sun more and more as the days are darker.
Floral beauty found during a walk.
Completed and well received birthday gift. Mom loves her new shawl. Laylow pattern by Very Shannon.
Enjoy the journey.
ox

Hello, Spring!

Happy Spring! There has been snow, lots of rain, bulbs and trees are beginning to grow, and there are so many birds. There is a chance of more snow, but it will melt. The hand knit vest was a gift for a wee baby boy. Tiberius is super excited about all the birds that keep him busy rushing from window to window. Hope all is well in your corners of the planet. Take care of each other and enjoy the journey. ox

Happy February!

Tiberius loves the sun.
Hand knit a scarf for Mom and socks for Emily.
Loving the sunny weather!
Not sure where January went.
Hope all is well in your corner of the planet.
Enjoy the journey.

Happy 2016!!!

Wishing each of you a wonderful New Year, full of love, health and inner peace. ox
Both of these projects were standouts for 2015.
I was able to complete my first hand knit shawl and my first hand knit colourwork piece.
Lola Shawl by Carrie Bostick Hoge
Laurus Hat by Dianna Walla
Enjoy the journey.

Completed Projects

Finished knitting up Auntie Evelyn's yarn, 16 hats in total.
A dear friend is taking up knitting and I thought a new tote would make a useful gift.
The Forty Minute Tote is a great pattern found on The Purl Bee website.
More soon.
Enjoy the journey.

Recently

Hand knit blanket - a gift
Meditation pillow cover - much delayed but project has begun
Zippered pouches - delayed project but fun to put together

Enjoy the journey.

More Snow

Another snowfall and things look like we are inside a snow globe. Later in the week will mark one year since our arrival back in Canada. We are both enjoying being back and are adjusting well. Been keeping busy with some hand knitting, still working my way through my Auntie's yarn, generously given to me by my cousins. Ten toques so far and all recipients have expressed their appreciation. The hat pattern I have used predominately is by Wiksten and is called Snöflinga.  The hand knit socks are a Christmas gift for my sweetie this year. Take care of each other and be well.

Hand Knits

A quote by James Joyce: “his soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling, like the descent of their last end, upon all the living and the dead.”

Knitting A Bit

Knitted hat with bobbles yellow yarn - Winter 2014

Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either.

-Elizabeth Zimmermann

Hand Knit Socks And Paws

Hand knit socks and paws - November 2013

It has been cold and rainy here. So I have been able to make good use of my wool socks and hats. I attended a friend's high school dance recital this past Friday, it certainly brought back memories. She did really well and thoroughly enjoyed herself.
You might enjoy the Winter issue of Sweet Paul Magazine.  Thinking about knitting this Cozy Ear Flap Hat. Take care and stay warm.
Enjoy the journey. ox