Football season is finally back, and I’m there. Look, I don’t spend my money on fancy clothes, makeup, or wild adventures. I pay big money to make sure I can see EVERY game, EVERY sack, EVERY touchdown. All. Season. Long. My poor husband suffers through NFL season, watching me with something tantamount to disdain asContinue reading “Touchdown!”
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Amy’s Accessories
When life gives you amazing coworkers, knit for them! I have the pleasure of working with a variety of colorful characters, not least of whom is Miss Amy. As I’ve told her before, she deserves the space she takes up on this planet. She’s a hard-working, straight-shooting, joke-telling overachiever who works hard on my teamContinue reading “Amy’s Accessories”
Chevron Baby Blanket
I love the satisfyingly poetic symmetry of knitting for babies – what better way to welcome a newly created life into the world than with a creation of my own? Each child is a precious unique gift – and deserves to receive a unique gift! That is why I devote careful consideration to each babyContinue reading “Chevron Baby Blanket”
Lace Tablet Case
We all like to be cozy and protected from harm, and our smart devices are no different. Pretty soon, with the advances being made in AI technology, they’ll be able to tell us that themselves! My husband complains enough about the temperature in the middle of the night – can you imagine your phone yellingContinue reading “Lace Tablet Case”
Fishcloths
It’s like a line from a children’s joke book: What do you get when you cross an ocean creature with a kitchen scrubber? Why, a fishcloth, of course! Haha…ha….ha? Just me? Okay. Despite my lack of punniness, these cute fish dishcloths are amazing in so many ways. They are thick enough to do some seriousContinue reading “Fishcloths”
Shimmering Summer Baby Blanket
What does a knitter do in the summer? It’s hardly the time for scarves, hats, and gloves. Fortunately for all us knitting addicts, people have babies year-round. And as I perused the shelves at Hobby Lobby, this yarn called out to me with its shiny threads and jovial colors. I knew if it could brightenContinue reading “Shimmering Summer Baby Blanket”
Whimsical Forest Creatures
Florida has its perks – the beautiful year-round sunshine, the exotic wildlife, access to beautiful beaches and watersports, and of course theme parks galore. But as Florida’s “fall” approaches, it’s nothing but hurricanes and hot, humid weather. It does rather make me miss a classic Carolina September – with football, autumn leaves, and a coolContinue reading “Whimsical Forest Creatures”
Hummingbird Catnip Toys
These toys combine three of a cat’s favorite things: birds, strings, and catnip. They’re a bit more delicate than the toys I usually create, but it’s good to have a variety – some cats enjoy batting around tiny toys, and of course kittens will enjoy playing with these too. I enjoyed using vibrant colors, althoughContinue reading “Hummingbird Catnip Toys”
Cutie Pie Dishcloth
The quarantine blues have permeated and persisted in many homes and communities, including my own. I needed to brighten my surroundings with a fun new project, and decided to add some “kitsch” to my kitchen with this cherry pie dishcloth. I love the way it turned out – it’s super thick so I can useContinue reading “Cutie Pie Dishcloth”
The Quarantine Unicorn
As the stress of quarantining for COVID-19 mounted and the negative news cycles proved deleterious to my mental health, I decided to add a touch of whimsy to my life. It was time for a unicorn. Because, why not? What else can bring a smile to your face regardless of circumstances? Certainly there are otherContinue reading “The Quarantine Unicorn”
Quail and Cotton 