I released Harvest Moon late yesterday evening as the Harvest Moon was rising. I am completely and totally smitten with this pattern. Everything from the shawl itself, the yarn, the color of the yarn, and the photographs are just right. I was so unsure of this one. As I was binding it ... Read More about Harvest Moon
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Kindergarten
Today was Liam's first day of kindergarten. It was a rough start. He's riding the bus to school for the first time. When the bus pulled up, he tried to run back inside the house. He was crying by the time he got to the top step of the bus. I started to cry as the bus pulled away. I ... Read More about Kindergarten
Swatches
Swatches I swatch. A lot. The vast majority of my swatches haven't yet made it to a finished project. Pile o' ideas. There are some good ideas in that pile. Some that need revisiting as soon as there's time. ... Read More about Swatches
Prepping
Tonight is the start of the Summer Olympics. I love the Olympics, and the kids are old enough to really get into the games this year. Tonight, my LYS is hosting a party for the Opening Ceremonies. We''ll have food, tea, and scones, and we'll cast on our projects at the start of the ... Read More about Prepping
Tuesday Morning
Contemplating a few things over tea this morning while the kids are watching Sesame Street. The next two shawl designs. My Knitting Olympics project. Last night at knit night, I said I might knit two shawls. See the above point. Where I can pick Queen Anne's Lace. I'd love a Queen ... Read More about Tuesday Morning