Hello! I need to do a bit of catching up, so this will be a two-part blog post. The first part will feature my newest Icelandic-style pullover, the Reykir. Then I'll mention my new Ravelry group and the test knit I'm running! Ok, so first: the Reykir. I've had the idea for this design …
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Franconia
Something about being cooped up at home for nearly a year, with no chance to travel or see much beyond my back yard, really has me pining for family trips we took years ago. We generally didn't have much money to set aside for fancy getaways, so most of our family vacations were camping and hiking …
2020 – The Year in Review
By all counts, 2020 was a TERRIBLE year. Full of stress, heartache, financial strain, and fear, it was a year on which we couldn't wait to slam the door. 2020 had its good and bad moments for my own family. Thankfully, we were able to make difficult but important life decisions to keep our family …
Discounts
Hello everyone! Yesterday was Thanksgiving here in the US, and we had a very small but lovely meal together and gave thanks for health, safety, and each other. I hope those of you who celebrate could enjoy this peaceful time together as well. With holiday shopping upon us, I thought I'd offer …
Deer in the Meadow: Design and Inspiration
One of the simplest designs in my Woodland Critters Collection is the Deer in the Meadow Cowl. It's a relatively quick knit, in hypoallergenic DK cotton and linen, with super simple construction. Nevertheless, it's a really eye-catching garment with a pretty Fair Isle motif and deer grazing in the …