February Holiday

It's a long holiday weekend in the middle of winter - a good excuse for some bonus knitting time.  For some reason, a Monday holiday makes me feel like I have loads of extra time to spend on knitting.  Of course it rarely works out that way.  Even if I manage enough time for several extra rows, I'll be happy.

Cheers to a long weekend and knitting!

This week's color inspiration . . .

A silvery heart for Valentine's Day.

Wintery Weather

Our wintery weather has inspired me to knit small, cozy projects - cowls, hats, mittens.  I have a few projects under construction now, plus I have my eye on a couple others too.  Finished handknits are very useful, and completed projects always give me a feeling of accomplishment.

I'm making my second Lu La Loop (Ravelry link).  The pattern includes mittens and a hat.  I have the hat on my needles.

The first hat was great fun, and the second one is moving right along.  If you're looking for a fairly quick project, take a look at this pattern.

This yarn combination has all sorts of texture.  Look for kits at upcoming events.

Bright Spots

The days are a blur, but amidst the chaos and confusion I continue to look for bright spots.  Fresh snow, cheerful yarn, hot coffee . . . it doesn't take much.

Last Sunday, New England Farm and Fiber Festival was definitely a bright spot.  It was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic fiber people.  Thanks to everyone who came out.

And here's a bright spot of yarn that I wound up yesterday.

Brilliant pink plus a new project for the weekend.

There's more of the same for this week's color inspiration.

Vivid pink with a dash of yellow.

Experiments

I'm delighted that my calendar is full of winter fiber events.  These events give me an excuse to experiment with new samples, kits and yarn.

My latest experiment.  This combo is on the needles, and so far I'm happy with the results.  I have a couple other experiments under construction.  Stay tuned for updates.

A Simple Affair

Last Sunday we had a great time at Farm Fiber Day.  The market was bustling, and it was wonderful to see so many happy, creative fiber people.  If you missed it, we'll be doing it all over again on March 9.  More about that later.

I had a fresh sample on display.

A Simple Affair (Ravelry link).  This design features garter stitch with a few simple eyelet sections.  If you need a relaxing, effortless project, check it out.

This sample used Lillian held with Shimmer both in Shocking.  The shawl is substantial, and you'll need two skeins of each base.  Go bold or choose something more subdued.  There are plenty of colors to choose from.

There are more new things in the works for New England Farm and Fiber Festival on February 2.  Follow the link for event details.  Note that this is a ticketed event.

I'm in the mood for bright colors right now - must be the grey days.  This week's color inspiration . . .

Cheerful yellow.

A Cozy Weekend

There's a lot of show prep happening in the background, and it's great to be busy again.  Things got off to a rough start, but I rallied and had a productive week in spite of everything.

I'm looking forward to a cozy weekend.  And yes, that includes plenty of time for knitting.

This week's color inspiration comes from my son and a recent adventure.

Warm yellow light.

Calendar Update

Just like that it's 2025!  I hope you had a good holiday season if you were celebrating.  I always enjoy the hustle and bustle, but this year transitioning to a normal routine has been a slow process.

We have a busy winter calendar with several events.  Check the right sidebar for the latest update.  

On January 19, we'll be at Farm Fiber Day.  This bustling winter fiber market has become a favorite with many.  Be sure to check it out if you're in the Boston area.  Follow the link for details.

There's been a lot of knitting going on behind the scenes, and that means finished projects.

Colourblock Mittens (Ravelry link).  It's mitten season, and this fun pattern knits up quickly.  We'll have kits in a variety of colors available at the winter events.

I haven't forgotten about the blog, but life has been extra busy.  Things have settled down for the moment, and I plan to check in on a regular basis again.