Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Knitting, Knitting, Knitting

 Hello friends. I just finished up a few knits and thought it would share some pictures.

First up, a custom baby set for a customer expecting her first grandchild (a boy!) Yay for boys! She asked for a classic sweater and bonnet with a blanket to match, all in a cream color.

I knit the Knit Four Baby Blanket by Purl Soho, the Henny Cardigan and the Going Home Bonnet.

All notes can be found on my Ravelry pages.




Next up and fresh off my needles is the Evina Cardigan. I'm so excited about this project for so many reasons. Mainly, I'm excited because this is one of 4 sweaters for Rhinebeck (my happy weekend) that I will be wearing with my sisters and Mom. This green version is for my sister Liz. She crocheted the squares and I knitted the rest. She's currently working on the crochet squares for mine ( you can see my yarn in the top corner of the first picture). It's a fun and quick knit (I knit it in 4 days) but that story is for another day....I swear I work. I just knit like a maniac when I'm stressed or worried and it's been a really hard summer. 

I made a few changes to the pattern and you can see those notes on my ravelry project page, here.

Also, Liz will sew on her own buttons. I used my Jul buttons just for the photo.







I hope you are finding time to knit, crochet, make and do the things that make you feel like you :)


Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Mid Summer





























The hot summer days are here.The 4th of July weekend weather was perfection here. I was a lazy bum and enjoyed lots of beach time reading, knitting, soaking in the sun. I have read three good books this summer so far: here here and here, knitting lots of projects, fireworks, cooking, vlogging and spending time with family. 

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Deep Breaths and Noticing the Little Things

 
















June has been full of highs and lows. I'm trying my best to take deep breaths and enjoy the little things.

New flower blooms, bees making honey, baby chicks (oh so cute), watching a broody mom take care of the cute baby chicks, cuddling with my dog, knitting outside, catching up with my favorite podcasts and patreon videos, connecting with my favorite people.


Monday, June 23, 2025

Summer is here































 Last Monday I was wearing a heavy sweater. Today, I'm sweating. Ah, NJ....you are an interesting place to live! Summer is here. Hot, humid and all the things. Sharing some photos I took over the weekend.

Some much needed beach time to finish my book (5 stars!!!!!!!), Cookbook Club "The Lost Kitchen, Erin French" themed (yummmmmm) and I added three baby chicks to my flock! SO CUTE!

Cheers to summer, friends. Trying not to melt.......