Monthly Archives: November 2015

Feeding the stash

Posted on November 28, 2015 by wonkydonkey

I was out of my usual territory today and to my delight, found a new little yarn store! Located in a small shop area, it fits right in and I hope they do well. I had to show my support, … Continue reading →

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Hat trick

Posted on November 25, 2015 by wonkydonkey

One, two, three hats done! I know I said I was going to start on another Antler hat, but I changed my mind. Instead, I decided to cast on a dinosaur hat. 🙂

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Now with antlers

Posted on November 24, 2015 by wonkydonkey

An Antler Hat is on the needles, in school bus yellow this time – but it’s turning out a little too small for the recipient I had in mind, so I’ll be making yet another (larger) one right after this … Continue reading →

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Hunkering down

Posted on November 22, 2015 by wonkydonkey

With the onset of cold weather, I’ve definitely felt the urge to clean out the nest and hunker down for the winter. We’ve been slowly clearing excess items from the attic – many of which have been up there since we … Continue reading →

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Feeling cozy

Posted on November 18, 2015 by wonkydonkey

A quick little scrap buster: beer (or cider) bottle cozy! I’m using wool oddments, will probably make several.

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Clueless Cowl

Posted on November 16, 2015 by wonkydonkey

I’m calling this my Inner Monologue Cowl. Knit to the movie “Clueless”, I did stockinette stitch until there was an inner monologue by the main character – at which time I purled until she was done. It was my Game … Continue reading →

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KnitFit!

Posted on November 15, 2015 by wonkydonkey

Yesterday was a fiber day – the entire day was spent knitting, getting an impromptu spinning lesson, hanging out with knitterly pals, taking classes, drooling over the Signature needles, and shopping in the fiber market. So much fun! I learned … Continue reading →

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Yakity yak

Posted on November 13, 2015 by wonkydonkey

I finished that grey cowl, and I also finished a project from the hibernating WIP box – so I felt justified in casting on a new project last night. This is a Pretty Thing cowl, which I am knitting in … Continue reading →

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Insomnia knits

Posted on November 11, 2015 by wonkydonkey

A thick, cozy cowl nearly done during a few episodes of The 100. KnitPicks “Biggo” yarn, in a lovely silver grey. Nice simple pattern; soft yarn. I think I’ll make more of these!

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Sunday soaps

Posted on November 9, 2015 by wonkydonkey

Three more batches yesterday – Beer Belly, Plumeria, and another wholesale soap. They are now cut and on the drying racks, so I can go knit for awhile!

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