i was nervous

Nothing like jumping right in.  I have a lot to learn.  Glad to know my favorite word is "so"!  Oh, I like "um", too.  And, "and".


Some things I discussed:
Sandy from by the lakeside.  She has a wonderful podcast and a beautiful Etsy shop!  Sandy also has yarn in the works, so you won't want to miss that.
Socks ::  2 at a time magic loop (yes!) using Mrs. Crosby Train Case
Shawl ::  Windswept shawl by Christina Danaee
Sweater :: Byron Bay by We Are Knitters
Cowl :: Texto using Sugarbush Chill
Mitts ::  Journey Mitts by June Cashmere
Dpn Holder by the Steady Hand.   Truly I had no idea how much I would love it.
My newest project:  Woolfolk Gradient Poncho
The 100 x Simple Cowl
What the fade KAL.  Who's in?!
What goes in my kids lunch every. single. day.
Traditional back to school brownies.

wearing knits

projects
I was desperate to get a pick of my socks.
You should have seen me trying to get off the ground.  ðŸ˜œ

Socks: 56 stitch, 3x1 rib,
           Yarn:  Mrs. Crosby Train Case, Enchanted Garden
           Needles:  Size US 2, 40".  Magic Loop 2 at a time.  (A game changer for me!)

Knitting:  Windswept Shawl

Wearing:  Pop Life Cardigan 

I had the pin removed from my foot today.  What a wonderful feeling that is.

coming soon

Posting this here to keep myself accountable.
My hands are already sweating.  ðŸ˜¬

august knitcrate

knitcrate
August's Artisan Knitcrate arrived and it was just what I needed.  Something chunky and quick.  
The Yarn :: 3 balls  Chill by Sugarbush.  100% Extra fine merino in Bison.  I am SO pleased with the color.  

The Pattern ::  Corrine Ouillon,  Texto and Avantage.  I dig cowls, so I will definitely be making Texto.  

The Extra's ::  The cutest darn post cards by Red Fox Designs.  I can't wait to send a few out. 

Remember to use code FKW20 to receive 20% off your first Knitcrate!  
I set up camp today outside on the front porch.  It's so nice to be outside!
I'm finishing up March's Knitcrate, the Windswept shawl.  Super excited to get this off the needles.

I have had the What The Fade, Mystery Fade Along on my brain and now my eyes seem to fade everything.  The KAL starts on August 31, so you still have time to order yarn, stash dive or buy yarn if you want to join.  Remember that the concept of the fade is that you start with one skein and then every skein you add should have a color from the previous skein.  (A total of 6 skeins.)

happy eclipse day

Life
My search for eclipse glasses came a little too late, and there were no glasses to be found.  I ended up trying the homemade box thing.  Well, I can honestly say I was a bit disappointed at that little shape in my box.  The crescents formed from the leaves though were quite impressive.  (The leaves act like pinholes and cast the shadow on the earth.) I teared all up that this phenomena was even happening.  Being alive in this universe to witness the greatest show above earth?!  Wow.  I then headed inside to watch the rest on TV.  :)
Me.  Professional Eclipse Viewer.  

I just can't believe that two of my children have headed back to their schools.  Where did the summer go?!  I snapped some photos the night before they left at our back to school dinner.  I wish I had done that before every school year.  
Charlie, Senior at The Ohio State University
Libby, Sophomore at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Andrew, Senior in High School.


flower crowns

diy
Well, I had every intention to take photos of me wearing the Byron Bay Cardigan.  However, I had surgery on my foot on Wednesday and can't put weight on it for at least a week.  Knitting is taking place.  Lots and lots of knitting.  Just no modeling.
Instead I'm going to share our summer of '17 favorite craft.  ðŸ˜Š
I've always been the mom that loves to craft.  Summer vacations usually entailed something for the kids to make. Whether it was glueing shells on small votives, or painting rocks, or tying sticks or anything involving leather strands, or making bracelets or... you name it.  I wanted to make it.
This year, Libby had a friend in Tahoe. (My boys couldn't go... Charlie working an internship.  Andrew playing a lot of golf.)
Two nineteen year old girls?  Right up my alley.  Flower crowns it is!
I headed to the local florist.  Told her what I wanted to make and she helped me choose small, delicate flowers for the wreath.  A little florist tape to attach the flowers.
And, Voila!  We had ourselves our favorite snapchat filter!

definitely not meatballs

featured
So, I was in the kitchen over the weekend, and I wanted to make something resembling the Joy balls from the Conscious Cleanse book.  No baking.  Just mixing.   Unfortunately, I didn't have all of the ingredients in the kitchen.  I decided to get a little creative and start adding things to my food processor. They were such a success, I decided to make them again and jot down the ingredients
Not meatballs are the perfect heathy snack to go along with my knitting.
I finished the Byron Bay Cardigan and love it!  Photos soon.

woodstock tank

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This little Tina Tape, Wool and the Gang, Woodstock Tank, is one of the quickest little knits.
Since my children have been growing, it has become more and more difficult to find patterns they want to wear.  (Especially the boys.)  Those with teenage children may know what I mean. 
However, this little tank was one that Libby said "YES!" to immediately.  Amen.
The Tina Tape yarn was something surprisingly different to work with.  It's a little like a thin ribbon and feels great in your hands. So smooth and summery.   
 Garter stitch.  Minimal finishing.  Thank you, Summer!
Makes for a happy knitter.
And, an even happier girl.

Pattern:  Woodstock Tank by Wool And The Gang