Simple moments

The sun is shining bright outside... But the wind is strong and very, very cold. I wanted to go outside, sit by the sun and knit, but that's just not happening - not today, at least. It's a bit annoying, since I love listening to the birds and I do like the sound of the wind, but today my couch must be my best friend.

My sock is so beautiful - the yarn is very pretty, with all those colors... The pattern is starting to show, and it's very cute. All I want is more sock yarn, just like that!

One of my favorites parts of sock making is turning the heel - it's a shame it goes so fast!

I also realized I have so much crochet thread, I might as well do something with it. I'm just not sure about what yet. But I have so many different colors! It looks like a rainbow of sorts.

This weekend I got more sock yarn! I'm not sure about the pattern yet. Stripes or fair isle? The jury is still out on that one :D

I'm also starting new patterns... Hats and cowls. Maybe a crochet doily too. When the cold starts, I love staying at home with a hot cup of coffee and knitting my days away... <3

Love, Tina

Winter *is* coming!

I can feel it in my bones... Hahaha, no, not really. But sure it's getting colder! Not that I mind. I love the cold - I get to knit/crochet much more than I would if it was summer.

I've been making a lot of new things lately - My maybelle square blanket is slowly starting to come alive, and I am trying to create a new pattern. Also, look what I got in the mail! 

Awesome Nicki sent this to me as a gift. I was having a hard time finding the craft supplies I needed here to my socks - and then, like a fairy godmother, she sent me this lovely parcel. I mean, just look at that yarn!

I got to the heel today - Can't wait to finish this pair of socks. :D

Socks!

Everytime I went to a LYS, I was stunned by the beauty of colors that some yarns had. They were called sock yarn and were fabulous.

But... knitting a sock? That HAD to be hard. Seriously. Dpns, magic loop.... Way too much for my brain! 

Until I heard about a "sockalong". It sounded promising! So I found Christine's blog, "Winwick Mum". And let me tell you... This woman is wonderful. The instructions are so clear even a 5 year old can follow them.

The face of concentration. No, I don't use makeup at home... I was waiting my mom to get ready to go out. I have "one more row" syndrome!

And so... Here I am! Trying very hard, because dpns, my friend... I feel like I am trying to hug an octopus. But I have to see the pattern from the yummy yarn I bought specially for this occasion develop. And my mom says she REALLY wants those socks. *Hand knitted socks... and sweaters... crocheted decoration items for the home... I love this woman to death but she overwhelms me with crafty requests! :D * 

Also, let me brag a little: See this "tube" looking thing? Is my needle holder. Wanna know who made that for me? My grandma! :D She is such a talented lady... All handpainted by herself. She gave me last christmas and I'm in love.

All those details... Perfection. <3 

Next thing I am sure to do? A crocheted sock! :)

Love, Tina