warm things for winter

  I’ve finally finished my striped study shawl. I think it may be the longest (stitches and time wise) thing I have ever had on my needles. Painful to knit (tiny needles… soooo many stitches!), but absolutely worth it. I LOVE it! It is a tiny bit of heaven wrapped around my shoulders. The yarn [...]

what’s been going on?

  It’s been a busy couple of weeks here. We’ve had Paul’s folks for a visit. My mother-in-law cooked , sewed, mended, played and baked. My father-in-law re-roofed our shed and took the chainsaw to some dead trees in the yard. They are both in their 70s and both equally inspiring. It was great to [...]

summer fun

I don’t think there is a better place to be on a hot PEI summer day than Belfast Mini Mills. While the children watch the chickens and bunnies and play with the pups, I get to shop for yarn and dream of future projects. They dream of someday being farmers and getting to have 17 [...]

cold may knitting

It is cold, so cold. I usually have a hard time getting through the freezing cold April here in PEI, but this year the cold-rainy-windy-horribleness has crept into my usually lovely May. What’s the best way to deal with this? Knitting! I’ve started my Stripe Study Shawl! It is wonderful to knit, and I can’t wait [...]

knitting makes my heart happy

I’ve been in a bit of a knitting funk this last little bit, but knitting these little Valentine’s presents for the girls helped get me out of it. Now all I want to do is knit! The free pattern for them can be found here. (link via Soulemama ) I decided to not felt them, but did [...]