My mind has been extra overloaded this year, so I’ve been turning to simple, relaxing projects when I can. I’m lucky and grateful I can always have my knitting with me for a little portable calm. And it feels good that I’ve been able to make useful things out of leftover yarn and scraps. All the frankensocks in the collage photo are my plain vanilla sock recipe, but by far the prettiest socks I’ve made this year are the Jardiniere Socks by Stone Knits. It was nice to slow down and knit these sweet little blue flower pots. They make me think of my mom and dad, who I can’t wait to see soon. Thanks so much to Charlotte Stone for this lovely tutorial and pattern!
Hope you are all well, friends. ❤️
May the 4th be with you, always. ✨
I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was three years old, and this little Princess Leia I crocheted a few years ago is still one of my favorite makes.
Happy Star Wars Day!
Pattern: Toygurumi
Lady Liberty
I hope this sweet doll’s new owner loves her as much as I do. 🥰
Pattern: Amour Fou Crochet
Happy Easter!
Wishing everyone renewed happiness and hope. 🌱🌸✨
Today’s goodies: mini knitted bunnies and mini ube Rice Krispies treats. 💜😋
Soulmates
My dad (born the year of the rat) wanted a knitted plushie to go with my mom’s snake from my previous post. He took a picture of them together on the kitchen table. ❤️
Hope you have a happy spring, friends. 🌱
Rat pattern: Rabbit Hole Knits, Snake pattern: Natty Knits Designs
Happy Year of the Snake
🐍 It’s my Mama’s year. ❤️ I just finished knitting this for her and my Papa. Some say that the snake is a symbol of healing, resilience, and longevity, and that the color blue will bring good luck this year. I hope it’s all true. Wishing everyone peace, good health, and strength. ✨
Knit snake pattern: Natty Knits Designs, Crochet Chinese lantern pattern: Ollie Holly Crochet, Yarn: Berroco Vintage - Sapphire
Scrappy New Year
The cozy socks I finished on New Year’s Eve and my first finished knit of 2025. Scrappy socks for scrappy times.
(I just looked up the meaning of “scrappy times” after typing that to make sure I was using it correctly. Yup, sounds right:
“Scrappy times refers to a period where one is facing challenging or difficult circumstances, often requiring resourcefulness, determination, and a willingness to fight through obstacles, even with limited resources.
Key aspects of being scrappy: resilient, resourceful, creative, determined, adaptable”)
The past couple of months have been challenging, but I’m learning a lot, getting things done, and focusing on what matters most. I’m lucky and thankful I have my husband and my knitting to turn to when I feel overwhelmed. I’m sending lots of love, comfort, and strength out there to everyone who needs it. ❤️ Scrappy New Year, friends.
Merry Christmas!
Thankful for the gift of time with loved ones. ❤️ I hope you’re having a happy holiday season! Have a very Merry Christmas. 🎄 Wishing everyone peace, good health, and love in the coming year and always. ✨
Pattern: Twin Stitches Designs Cold Winter Nights Worsted Socks, Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease
A Happy Thanksgiving
Still feeling so grateful for a happy Thanksgiving with family. 🥰 I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful too!
(Bonus, I got to wear my new cozy fall socks during our trip - I love being able to put leftover yarn to good use!)
My Dream Yarn Store
My husband took me to the yarn mothership today! One of my favorite places to order from, I’m so happy we got to visit Wool & Company in person today. I’m still freaking out over how amazing it is! It’s just beautiful, and everyone was so friendly and helpful. (Thank you!)
I didn’t go crazy shopping on this trip, just got a few lovely favorites, and a little Cumulus yarn treat - it really is a super soft pillowy cloud. My brain is still processing all the gorgeous yarns I saw today and making a wish list for next time… We’ll be back!
More Vanilla Socks
Turning my yarn collection into wooly sleep socks. 🧦😌
Crusty Bread
My first Dutch oven crusty bread. Happy with how it turned out!
I Love Yarn Day and Pair 10
Happy I Love Yarn Day! Finished my travel/purse project socks - a relaxing knit with my vanilla sock recipe and self-striping Patons Kroy Sock Yarn. My tenth pair of socks!
Scrappy Socks
Been adding leftover bits of sock yarn to this pair for a while and they’re finally done!
Knitting Love
“Knitting may not, on the surface, seem relevant to engines that run the world, but at its essence, it is actually quite vital. For knitting, which can express so many emotions, most often expresses love. And when all else is lost, love is what most often stays with us”. - Melanie Falick
Pattern: Dot Pebbles Knits
Love My New Socks
I’m so in love with my new socks! I’ll be thinking of my sister-in-law every time I wear them. ❤️ She got me this super special yarn when she visited Bath! What a treat.
Pattern: my vanilla sock recipe, Yarn: Dye Bath
Emotional Support Chickens
I’ve been enjoying watching the knitted chicken craze the last few months and I’m so glad I finally joined in - this has become one of my most favorite meditative, fun knits! So squishy and comforting... I really needed one!
Pattern: The Knitting Tree, L.A.
A Busy Spring
It’s been a busy spring so far - we really loved having my parents here! And now we’re prepping for more family activities coming up… Not a lot of knitting time lately, but I did manage to finally finish these socks I’ve been carrying around in my purse since March! One stitch at a time… Will try to squeeze another pair out of the leftover yarn…
Hope you’re having a happy spring too!
Pattern: Marly Bird Toe Up Socks, Yarn: Laines du Nord Paint Gradient Sock Yarn
More Sleep Socks
Another pair of soft, wooly sleep socks. ♡
Hope you’re having a good day!
Yarn: Malabrigo Rios - Aquamarine
Thankful for Portable Projects
Can reset my mind with a few relaxing knit rounds on busy days…
Wooly sleep socks. Love this oatmeal color.
