SSKAL 2019 begins!

SSKAL 2019 begins!

The time for Very Shannon’s Summer Sweater Knit a Long is here! She does not yet have a fresh post about the dates for this year on her website, but she officially announced that August 5th would be the start date on her Instagram feed. The KAL goes for 6 weeks....
Exercise for the eyeballs

Exercise for the eyeballs

This is my third Tegna for the year, and probably my last (unless Charlotte expresses interest). This one is in an eye-searingly bright yellow-orange by Wollemeise. The yarn is Pure Wool Superwash in the color Kuken. It is bold. I am not sure this color will be...
Knitting with love

Knitting with love

This summer has been emotional. I have two friends going through some very tough medical struggles and it’s hard to know how to help. Mostly to assuage my own helpless anxiety and to communicate some love, I take to the needles. I knitted premie hats in three...
Halfway point

Halfway point

The Copley dress is slightly over halfway done. I’ve started on the front piece and am a few inches in, but that’s a less interesting picture. The yarn is Purl Soho Lantern in Pink Salt. I’m loving this color sooo much. I haven’t held it up...
One sleeve down

One sleeve down

Every time I think it’s too hot to work on this Cumulus Blouse we have a colder day and I feel the motivation again. Last week we had 60 degree super rainy days, so I just keep going. So far I’m loving it. The yarn is Shibui Silk Cloud in Cove. The pattern...
A little pink salt with my coffee

A little pink salt with my coffee

Today is my day off and I’m thrilled to get a little knitting in. I just started Copley by Julie Hoover yesterday during work and before sitting down to enjoy it today, I decided I should snap a picture and blog about it. I love blogging and often my...