Projects category

  • Project: Birdwatching Mittens

    I’m doing my third year of Project 365 (taking and sharing one picture a day everyday) with a fabulous group of people on Facebook. Not only have I met a great group of people all over the worl...
    Jan 28, 2016 5 Comments

  • Project: American Girl Doll Mermaid Tail Snugglie

    My daughter got an American Girl Doll (equivalent) for her birthday. She is LOVING it. One of the most popular things in our house (and, on the blog) is her mermaid tail snugglie. So I thought I shou...
    Jan 26, 2016 No Comments

  • Winter Snows MKAL – Clue 4

    We’ve made it to the last week of January and the last clue for our mittens. Here are my mittens so far, they really need a good blocking! This week, we’ll be knitting our thumbs and fini...
    Jan 25, 2016 6 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’16 Challenge #1 – Wooden Ball Candleholder

    This first Iron Craft project of 2016! For this challenge, we were told to use the gifts associated with a 5th anniversary, wood, silverware and daisies, as our inspiration. I was pretty sure I was go...
    Jan 19, 2016 8 Comments

  • Winter Snows Mittens MKAL – Clue 3

    I can’t tell you what fun it has been to watch everyones mittens come along on Ravelry. I’m loving all the different color choices! We have a lot to talk about this week so let’s ge...
    Jan 18, 2016 7 Comments

  • Project: Stadium Seat/Blanket

    Many years ago when Matt and I opened an account at a local bank they gave us a stadium seat/blanket combo as a gift. Basically what it is, is a blanket that can be folded into a square and zippered s...
    Jan 15, 2016 No Comments

  • Winter Snows Mittens MKAL – Clue 2

    It has been wonderful to see all the picture of everyone’s cuffs on the Ravelry group. All the different color palette make me want to knit another pair. Anyway, here is how my very sedate color...
    Jan 11, 2016 4 Comments

  • Winter Snows Mittens MKAL – Clue 1

    Welcome to our first Mystery Knit Along! Every week for the next four Mondays we’ll release part of the pattern to make a pair of our Winter Snows Mittens. For more of the basic information, see...
    Jan 04, 2016 4 Comments

  • Mitten Garland Advent Calendar Pattern Index

    Now that our Mitten Garland Advent Calendar Knit Along is over, here are links to each week’s pattern in one place. Just a little something to make it easier for those of you just starting. (6/7...
    Dec 29, 2015 41 Comments

  • Project: Felt Stocking Ornament

    Ahhh the stores at Christmas time are lovely. All of the interesting little decorations and baubles are so fun to see. I found a felt stocking at Crate and Barrel that I fell in love it, and  bought...
    Dec 23, 2015 No Comments