Mollie Woodworth’s Eugenia’s Mittens

November 2, 2017 // No Comments

When a free pattern is also a classic, challenging, and beautiful one, it feels like you’ve hit the jackpot – and Mollie Woodworth’s Eugenia’s Mittens are just that! My friend Marseille knit Mollie Woodworth’s Eugenia’s Mittens in less than two weeks... Continue reading →

Handknit Baby Beanie from Erika Knight’s Simple Knits for Cherished Babies

July 27, 2017 // 1 Comment

After knitting a few baby blankets (including my own designs, such as Stripey Cozy Baby Blanket or Miller & June Baby Blanket) and sewing a few baby gifts, I’ve come to appreciate the classic simplicity of a hand-knit baby beanie.... Continue reading →

Knitting a Blessing Christening Hat

April 7, 2016 // No Comments

And because Marseille is one of my closest friends, here’s another post bragging about her talent and showing one of her knitting projects. Today’s post is about an exquisite Baptismal Hat as Marseille explained was “made for my tiny niece, to keep her little... Continue reading →

Knitmas 2015 gift from my upstream elf on EvinOK.com

What I Gave, What I Received – Knitmas 2015

December 8, 2015 // 1 Comment

It’s time for my annual Knitmas post. This will be a run-down of what I made and gave as well as what was made for and given to me. Be prepared to see some beautiful things. What I Made... Continue reading →

Crofter Loganberry Fair Isle Effect Hat

March 2, 2015 // 1 Comment

This post is about a very fun and easy hat I knit a few years ago but never got around to blogging about. In 2010, I knitted up a bit of chunky yarn to create my Faux Fair Isle Sock... Continue reading →

Nothing Ever Happens on My Block Knit Hat

January 22, 2015 // 1 Comment

Last year, I was inspired by the pattern Julie’s Highway Hat by Julie Thompson and some vehicle buttons given to me by a friend, so I set about adapting the concept to a hat with my own landscape applied. Though the hat... Continue reading →

Doubling Up DK with a Mint Chocolate Hat

January 8, 2015 // 2 Comments

Looking back at some of my most satisfying and long-lasting knitting projects happens often. Mostly because the ones that last are now being handed down to my son to keep him warm or cosy. Like today when we tucked him... Continue reading →

Handknit Hat, Socks, and Chocolate-dipped Pretzels – Knitmas 2014

December 4, 2014 // 3 Comments

You read two days ago how I received the loveliest, most thoughtful Knitmas gift. But I had to wait until today to share what I created as Knitmas Elf. I drew the name of talented knitwear designer Carol Feller, whom I... Continue reading →

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Jane Richmond’s Rathtrevor Fingerless Gloves – Knitmas 2013

October 17, 2014 // 1 Comment

With Knitmas 2014 upon us, I am looking back at what I’ve made before so I can avoid being predictable. For Knitmas 2013, I designed and knit a cowl for Kathy. For Knitmas 2012, I knit fingerless gloves and sewed... Continue reading →

Knit an R2D2 Baby Hat for Your Jedi Infant

July 1, 2014 // 3 Comments

After knitting New England Knit’s Whale Watch Hat, I decided to give it a go again. I love stranded colorwork, robots, and Jedi craft tricks, so the R2D2 Beanie by Lorraine Prior is a perfect chart to get my Star Wars knitting fix. Now,... Continue reading →

A Baby Soft Variation of the Whale Watch Hat from New England Knits

May 10, 2014 // 6 Comments

My knitting group created its own little Knit-A-Long (aka KAL) three winters ago and a handful of us opted to make the New England Knits Whale Watch Hat designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn. I did not have an easy time of it... Continue reading →

Summercove Cowl & Fingerless Gloves – Knitmas 2013

January 8, 2014 // No Comments

It was a lovely holiday season and my third year in Knitmas. You can read about my other Knitmas experiences here and here (2011) and here (2012). This year, I’m taking the time to blog about it finally. I received Kathy’s name and... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Pattern: Chocolate Pudding Hat

May 16, 2012 // 14 Comments

In two years of knitting, my husband has watched on as I’ve made baby blankets for other people’s children, scarves for other family members, and even things for myself, but finally last week it was his turn. Even the biggest... Continue reading →