Matching loot bag? Oh yes! lol. So a request was put in for a “purse” to match the unicorn to hold and collect Halloween loot. Yup, I can do that! Coming right up. I love the unbelievably free pattern from Swoon called the “Ethel Tote”. Warning though: It does take a lot interfacing including foam […]
Stitching a Little Magic: Sewing a Unicorn Costume for My Granddaughter
With the upcoming arrival of a new sister for my granddaughters, I was allowed the sacred task of making the Halloween costumes this year. When I asked what she wanted to be, she didn’t hesitate for a second — her eyes sparkled as she said, “A unicorn, Grandma! Pink with rainbows!” Not only that, she […]
Child’s Lion Costume
Sewing a Little Roar: Making a Lion Costume for My Two-Year-Old Granddaughter There’s a special kind of joy that comes from creating something especially when it’s for someone you love. This Halloween, I made a lion costume for my two-year-old granddaughter. She’s just the right mix of sweet and plucky, and the thought of her […]
Tuppence and the Spay Cone of Shame
Tuppence’s Big Day: A Long-Awaited Spay Tuppence was born in June 2019 and joined our family in August of that year. From the beginning, she has brought so much joy (and a bit of chaos!) into our lives. But, her spay operation has been long overdue—not by choice, but due to circumstances beyond our control. […]
Why Would Anyone Knit Socks
Why knit socks? I mean, why on earth would I want to knit socks, actually KNIT, a whole pair of socks?? Socks are not terribly expensive and the options available to buy ready-made are seemingly countless. Also, socks are “put-on-and-forget-em” kind of clothing aren’t they? (Okay I admit, I do have a few pairs of […]
Easy Cable Knit: Child’s Hat
I need to knit a child’s hat – fast! Hubs and I recently joined my son and his two daughters on an excursion to the experimental farm to pick carrots. I noticed that the little one was wearing a hat that was clearly too small! Grandma alert! I’m still in my “easy” knitting pattern stage. […]
Arcane Fibre Works. A Yarn
Spoiler Alert: I highly recommend The Arcane Fibre Works yarn. Colour, softness, ordering and shipping, feel, finished project – fully 10 out of 10 from me. It is time to up my yarn game guys. I have been knitting regularly now since August 2023 and been crocheting for a little longer. I love the pattern […]
News: Steaming Pile of Dump Re-elected
I Can Barely Believe It I’m a naturally positive person and generally see the bright side of things and goodness in people. But not today. 2016 When he won in 2016, I looked at our neighbours to the south and thought, what the hell is going on? But, but how? How could anyone actually vote […]
I’m Gonna Knit Cables Baby!
A Halloween Story with a Twist. Gather round while I tell the story of a beginner learning how to knit cables. This tale is not for the faint of heart, the very young or non-knitters. Gird your loins but stay on the path as we explore some of the scariest moments in knitting. Here you […]
Tuppence at 5
I should really be posting more pictures of Tuppence. She really is the sweetest cuddliest girl. She also has a chronic ear (or two) infection. Two years of fighting with regular ear aches and we are still trying to find the best way to reduce her discomfort. Needless to say, we continue the battle with […]
Not OK Boomer
A recent email arrived in my inbox advertising a new class in a technical area I’m interested in. The subject line said, “… Secrets Even Your Grandma Can Understand!”. Wow, I thought, you mean even a Grandma who is a boomer might be capable of understanding? Is being Grandma now the lowest bar when learning […]
Sewing Pattern Review – March Dress by Helen’s Closet
Miss me my special sewing chums? Have my knitting and crocheting posts been needling you? Cause, fear not, I’m back with more sewing. This time I made the March Dress / Top. Yep. I fired up the machines just as Spring is approaching so I guess all those cozy fabrics I have will have to […]
My Everything November Fingerless Mitts Obsession
So far I have only ever knitted or crocheted using bulky yarns. I mean I’m a newbie after all. But, as I continue to explore the wonderful world of knitting, I have come across some truly beautiful – like absolutely breath taking – yarns. The colours are incredible! They are unfortunately often in thinner weights. […]
How to Knit a Man’s Sweater with an Intarsia Colour Chart
Back again with another intarsia odyssey and another colour blocking chart. Since I made the mini-sweater (size 4) for my grand daughter, I expected that making the man’s size would just be bigger. Well, that was true of course, but a LOT bigger but a lot more work too. Family! (amiright?) This sweater is intended […]
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