Knitting Away

I made a little decision to knit a bunch of scarves for my family and friends for a little project in December.  I finished all of them this week, which brings my total of scarves knitted to 14. I decided it is time to branch out a little bit.  I need to learn how to knit something else.  So, I signed up for a little hat knitting class in September.  And, I have a bunch of people I want to have a hat!

Now, I am getting started on some new items for my esty shoppe this weekend!  More soon~

Friday Etsy Favorites *knit and purl*

Hello all!  I have so many favorites in my etsy faves that I decided to do a little round up on my current obsession.  Knitting.  I went a took a casual lesson a couple of weeks ago and I LOVE it!  Granted, I am not really that great and pretty slow.  Plus, I had a clammy panic the other night when I realized that I twisted a whole row of stitches in my first scarf... took an emergency trip to The Joy of Knitting and got it sorted out.  Anyhow, here are some things I am loving on etsy right now.

I personally like to use really pretty and nice tools.  It makes the "work" even more enjoyable.  These needles are so pretty!
found~ brushcreekwoolworks

I purchased this yarn in a different color before I knew how to knit.  I just had to have it.  Now, I think I have to have it in every color.
found~ fancytiger

Once I get past stockinette and garter, maybe I will attempt something like this pattern... I love chunky oatmealy scarfs and sweaters

found~ phydeauxdesigns

Not only does the above shoppe create fabulous patterns like that pretty scarf, but they also dye beautiful yarn like this one that has all the colors I love
found~ phydeauxdesigns

I remember seeing this bowl awhile ago and I didn't entirely understand the purpose.  Now that I have had a ball of yarn roll away, I totally get it.  And totally want one

found~ muddyheartpottery

These vintage yellow needles are incredible!  Contrary to what I put out here on my blog, yellow is not my favorite color (that spot is permanently reserved for green) but I can still have crushes, right?

found~ moxiethrift

And speaking of yellow crush, this mustard sweater is perfect! I would love to knit something like this for my boy, but I am not delusional... I am taking baby steps with the scarves.
found~ creaspir

Well, it is a chilly day and it is really thinking about snowing, so I think we will cuddle up today and work on stuff at home.  Happy Friday everyone!!

bye for now~

Friday Etsy Favorites~ Knit and Crochet

Well hello there!   It has been awhile since I did one of these posts, but I figured since I had a little time today now that I change my shoppe's schedule to the 2nd and 4th weekends every month, I would write one of these little posts.  I have been playing around with either learning knitting or crocheting for the past few months (knitting won... have needles, yarn, just need to sit down and practice!) It is a skill that I admire and I am always drawn to cozy items like that.  So, here are a few from my etsy favorites:

Isn't this trio of crocheted wreaths such a pretty way to decorate your wall?

found~ butterflyalley

This simple round pillow has such a great texture

found~ lacasadecoto

This pillow has my heart!

found~ colettebream

We like cozy knit blankets at home and I wish I had an adult size one of these

found~ yarningmade

This hat is so.stinking.cute.  I must have!
found~ sheepishknitcrochet

Okay, I am off to go finish up some pieces of furniture and to finish a little table makeover for mi casa~
have a lovely weekend everyone!

bye for now~


I have mentioned it before, but these are in no way paid/sponsored posts.  I truly have each item in my favorites.  If you do pin these images, please visit the actual etsy shoppe in the link provided and pin from there.  Thanks!