Hello!
Did you have a good June? I've decided to make some of the features on here a bit more regular - I'm hoping to have a bit of an overhaul to make this blog a better experience for everyone! I'm thinking I'll share links on the last Friday of every month - gives me a chance to get lots of lovely things for you to read and be inspired by.
So, what are this month's links?
I loved this article on finding the WONDER of everyday life.
These interpretations of art make me laugh!
Thought Point: A Day in the Life of Pinterest.
I've set myself a challenge to read 30 books this year, and this list is providing inspiration!
Glenna gives some great advice on how to knit more.
I've not done much sewing recently, but compiling this board is making me want to!
Hope you've had a fantastic June!!
Friday, 26 June 2015
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
WIP Wednesday: All I see is PINK!
Phew! What a busy month! I finished my presidency of Knit-A-Soc (my local yarnaholics group), took a 2 week trip to Canada (many photos to follow) and found out that I had achieved a top final grade for all my university work (to my surprise and delight!).
All this busy-ness has meant that I have been turning to creating more than ever, picking up my latest project whenever I have a spare moment. That project, if you've been following on Instagram, is a pink dream! What started out as playing with some scraps has turned into a full blanket project. It's a wild one, this project, and started to get out of hand the moment I let those pink scraps loose!
I've spent several weeks making 50-odd pink circles... Each one different from the others, and all blindingly PINK!
This has been so fun to work on! But to stop the pink being so loud, I've decided to tone it down by joining them with grey, forming hexagons...
(Sorry for the quality - that last one was snapped with my phone)
I'm so quickly falling in love with this project that I may have to make another one afterwards for me! (This one is for the hospice...)
What are you working on? Link your blog or Instagram in the comments so I can see!
All this busy-ness has meant that I have been turning to creating more than ever, picking up my latest project whenever I have a spare moment. That project, if you've been following on Instagram, is a pink dream! What started out as playing with some scraps has turned into a full blanket project. It's a wild one, this project, and started to get out of hand the moment I let those pink scraps loose!
I've spent several weeks making 50-odd pink circles... Each one different from the others, and all blindingly PINK!
This has been so fun to work on! But to stop the pink being so loud, I've decided to tone it down by joining them with grey, forming hexagons...
(Sorry for the quality - that last one was snapped with my phone)
I'm so quickly falling in love with this project that I may have to make another one afterwards for me! (This one is for the hospice...)
What are you working on? Link your blog or Instagram in the comments so I can see!
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
WIP Wednesday: Sock Edition
Hello all!
I hope you've had a wonderful week so far!
My knitting needles have hardly been out of my hands in the past few days - it's really wonderful to be able to get back to doing what I love. There is something very soothing about being able to spend whole days creating... seeing progress being made on these long-neglected projects is really making me happy!
So, what have I been up to? Several different projects are on the go... a blanket for the hospice (another one!) which I will share pictures of when a bit more progress has been made... and of course, socks!
My socks have been my main focus over the past few days... I've finished the leg and have turned the heel on my simple ribbed pink ones! Yay! Slow progress on these lovelies, but are nice and simple to knit during my local Knit and Knatter evenings.
(More project details HERE.)
A new sock project has also been cast on! After seeing Mara's awesome ankle socks, I really wanted to try making some (Hello, summer socks!) and luckily she's just released the pattern for them HERE!
Several of us are knitting them as part of the #RoseCityRollersKAL on Instagram. It's such fun being able to see everyone else's progress and yarn choices as I've been working on mine!
The heel has been turned on these too, so just feet and heels to knit on both, which is lovely and simple. I've found myself leaning towards simplicity in my knitting and crocheting projects - back to basics :-)
Have you noticed any trends in your projects?
I hope you've had a wonderful week so far!
My knitting needles have hardly been out of my hands in the past few days - it's really wonderful to be able to get back to doing what I love. There is something very soothing about being able to spend whole days creating... seeing progress being made on these long-neglected projects is really making me happy!
So, what have I been up to? Several different projects are on the go... a blanket for the hospice (another one!) which I will share pictures of when a bit more progress has been made... and of course, socks!
My socks have been my main focus over the past few days... I've finished the leg and have turned the heel on my simple ribbed pink ones! Yay! Slow progress on these lovelies, but are nice and simple to knit during my local Knit and Knatter evenings.
(More project details HERE.)
A new sock project has also been cast on! After seeing Mara's awesome ankle socks, I really wanted to try making some (Hello, summer socks!) and luckily she's just released the pattern for them HERE!
Several of us are knitting them as part of the #RoseCityRollersKAL on Instagram. It's such fun being able to see everyone else's progress and yarn choices as I've been working on mine!
The heel has been turned on these too, so just feet and heels to knit on both, which is lovely and simple. I've found myself leaning towards simplicity in my knitting and crocheting projects - back to basics :-)
Have you noticed any trends in your projects?
Friday, 15 May 2015
Friday Link Love...
Hello!
Just a small post for you today, but should hopefully get back into the swing of blogging now that I've finished all my essays! :D
It's very surreal to think that its all pretty much done now - and whilst I get my head around this newfound freedom from theory and complex academic debate, I will let you enjoy some interesting links! :)
Have you heard of DJ Earworm? He does the most amazing medleys of songs, and I particularly love this Carrie Underwood one!
Speaking of videos - this one is great. I'm a firm believer in the power of craft, and how it can help in stressful times :)
Can knitting save lives?
Something to make you laugh :)
My new favourite instagram - a daily dose of positivity!
Food for thought - more experiences, less stuff? Yes!
10 Things - Habits for Happiness :-)
As you can see, lots of stressbusting and positivity here - can you tell what's been keeping me motivated recently? :P
For those of you who follow my instagram, you'll see I've been working on lots of things whilst away from blogging - I will share more detailed pictures soon, I promise!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Just a small post for you today, but should hopefully get back into the swing of blogging now that I've finished all my essays! :D
It's very surreal to think that its all pretty much done now - and whilst I get my head around this newfound freedom from theory and complex academic debate, I will let you enjoy some interesting links! :)
Have you heard of DJ Earworm? He does the most amazing medleys of songs, and I particularly love this Carrie Underwood one!
Speaking of videos - this one is great. I'm a firm believer in the power of craft, and how it can help in stressful times :)
Can knitting save lives?
Something to make you laugh :)
My new favourite instagram - a daily dose of positivity!
Food for thought - more experiences, less stuff? Yes!
10 Things - Habits for Happiness :-)
As you can see, lots of stressbusting and positivity here - can you tell what's been keeping me motivated recently? :P
For those of you who follow my instagram, you'll see I've been working on lots of things whilst away from blogging - I will share more detailed pictures soon, I promise!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Saturday, 2 May 2015
FO: Granny Square Blanket
Blankets seem to be my go-to projects these days - I think it's because they are something lovely and quick to work on. I can see progress quickly, which is particularly nice at the moment!
I'm pleased with this one - so simple, but very cozy, and quite effective I think!
(Yes, those are sheep stuffed animals on the bed... consequences of being a knitter - lots of sheep gifts!)
The greens, golds and coppers don't show up very well in the photograph, but the marbled yarn changing colours whilst working on it was very comforting...
Yarn: James C Brett Marble DK
Hook: 6.5mm
Pattern: Just a simple granny square...
Just under 2 weeks to go until my last ever assignments are in! I can't believe it, but am very much looking forward to having some time to work on personal projects - I have another blanket on the go, as well as a growing reading list, and I have a trip to plan and learn the language for! Lots of exciting things to look forward to!
What have you been working on recently? I'd love to hear!
I'm pleased with this one - so simple, but very cozy, and quite effective I think!
(Yes, those are sheep stuffed animals on the bed... consequences of being a knitter - lots of sheep gifts!)
The greens, golds and coppers don't show up very well in the photograph, but the marbled yarn changing colours whilst working on it was very comforting...
Yarn: James C Brett Marble DK
Hook: 6.5mm
Pattern: Just a simple granny square...
Just under 2 weeks to go until my last ever assignments are in! I can't believe it, but am very much looking forward to having some time to work on personal projects - I have another blanket on the go, as well as a growing reading list, and I have a trip to plan and learn the language for! Lots of exciting things to look forward to!
What have you been working on recently? I'd love to hear!
Thursday, 23 April 2015
FO: Pinks and Blues...
Look! I have something to show you! Something more exciting than links! Can you guess what it is?
The finished blanket! I'm so pleased with how it turned out - I almost didn't want to give it away!
And it has the bonus use of being a cape! (Thank you to my boyfriend for being such a good model and humouring me taking all these photos!)
Pattern: TinyTinBird's Granny Square method for the granny squares, and Attic24's for the Join-As-You-Go method...
Yarn: Scraps from the Knit-A-Soc stash...
Hook Size: 4mm
Hopefully this will provide someone at the hospice with lots of happiness!
The finished blanket! I'm so pleased with how it turned out - I almost didn't want to give it away!
And it has the bonus use of being a cape! (Thank you to my boyfriend for being such a good model and humouring me taking all these photos!)
Pattern: TinyTinBird's Granny Square method for the granny squares, and Attic24's for the Join-As-You-Go method...
Yarn: Scraps from the Knit-A-Soc stash...
Hook Size: 4mm
Hopefully this will provide someone at the hospice with lots of happiness!
Friday, 17 April 2015
Friday Link Love...
Hello? Is anybody there?
Seems this whole blogging thing kind of goes in waves for me - sometimes I'm really good at it, and other times I get busy and it falls to the wayside. (Although I'm still very active on Instagram!)
Between essay reading and assignment writing, I have still managed to find some fun Friday links for you though!
These slippers are the CUTEST! Definitely will have to make a pair...
Yep! I can totally relate to this list.
Ever wondered what someone would do with 9000 post-it notes?
I have set myself the challenge to read 30 books in 2015... So far I've read 10, and am always looking for new books! Are there any you would recommend?
I'm really into doing my nails at the moment, as they are a little bit of colour to cheer me up, and Grace's nails are a wonderful source of inspiration!
I couldn't not include this video in the links - mom dancing is the best!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Seems this whole blogging thing kind of goes in waves for me - sometimes I'm really good at it, and other times I get busy and it falls to the wayside. (Although I'm still very active on Instagram!)
Between essay reading and assignment writing, I have still managed to find some fun Friday links for you though!
These slippers are the CUTEST! Definitely will have to make a pair...
Yep! I can totally relate to this list.
Ever wondered what someone would do with 9000 post-it notes?
I have set myself the challenge to read 30 books in 2015... So far I've read 10, and am always looking for new books! Are there any you would recommend?
I'm really into doing my nails at the moment, as they are a little bit of colour to cheer me up, and Grace's nails are a wonderful source of inspiration!
I couldn't not include this video in the links - mom dancing is the best!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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