My Sweater and Sleep Socks

Been spending more time offline these days - it’s amazing what I can get done when I’m not scrolling. Working on some projects for my shop, and also treated myself to a little selfish knitting time. Made this cozy sweater and some comfy couch socks. Sofa socks? Sleep socks. All of the above!

I hope you’re well and enjoying the last days of summer!

Patterns: Marly Bird, Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland

The Light We Carry

I admire Michelle Obama for many reasons, and I love her even more for sharing her knitting journey. She’s asked fellow knitters to share a project we’re proud of and why we enjoy knitting.

For me, yarn crafting is meditative, healing, calming, and can also be challenging in a good way. It helps me focus and relax at the same time. I love the peaceful process of every stitch and the feeling of accomplishment when I’ve completed a project or learned a new technique. And it’s so rewarding when something I’ve made with my own hands makes someone smile. I also love the portability - I can take yarn therapy with me anywhere.

It makes me so happy and proud that my Mama was the first person to use these little knit coasters I made. ❤️

Pattern: Megan Goodacre, Yarn: Knit Picks, Needles: Knitter’s Pride

Thankful for the Crafting Community

As someone who was always shy about sharing what I make because it’s not perfect or as good as others’ work, the past couple of years’ worth of health struggles, plus the pandemic roller coaster we’ve all been on, has taught me there’s no point in hiding. And crafting has been helping me get through it all. I’m so grateful to the crafting community for the kindness and encouragement I’ve received as I share and continue to learn, and to all the designers for amazing patterns! I pour a lot of love into each stitch, and it makes me so happy when these little plushies make people smile. That is everything. ❤️

Crocheted bear pattern: Yarn It Darn It, Crocheted bird pattern: Stacey Trock, Knitted puppy pattern: Knits by Sachi, Knitted heart pattern: Studio Knit

I Made Bernie Mittens

Done! The second mitten took a lot longer because I thought I knew what I was doing - made more mistakes and had to start over. 😆 Might try lining them to make them extra toasty…

I love these Bernie mittens. Thanks so much to Marly Bird for the fun pattern (the best of the Bernie inspired ones out there)! Perfect snowy season project.

Pattern: Marly Bird, Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted, Needles: Clover Takumi Bamboo Double Pointed

The Most Epic Knitting Project

My sister came up with the great idea for us to be the Osgood sisters this year, which became the most fun, epic knitting project! I made each of us the 50th anniversary version of the iconic 12 ft. Doctor Who scarf. 64,240 stitches total! Each scarf took about a month to make, knitting every evening. Totally worth it!