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

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!

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

Happy Year of the Dragon!

🐉✨ May the new year bring you an abundance of love, peace, happiness, health, and wealth! (I didn’t finish making my dragon in time, so Froggie stepped in to help hold the lantern this year. 🐸)

Knit frog pattern: Dot Pebbles Knits, Crochet Chinese lantern pattern: Ollie Holly Crochet, Yarns: Patons Classic Wool and Caron Simply Soft