This Thanksgiving was quite different for many people as the effects of Covid-19 and the increasing high number of cases warranted changes in many people’s plans. Since we have not lived near family for many years, we are accustomed to having our own version of Thanksgiving and making it uniquely ours. In many ways, this […]
Presenting the Briyoke Sweater designed by Matilda Kruse and knitted by yours truly. Though I shared about it a few days ago, I really finished, finished, finished it yesterday for knitting this morning. We met to film a short video about our Rhinebeck sweaters to be included on Kristy Glass’s Channel. If I hadn’t had […]
My friends and I decided that we would like to all knit the same sweater. Each of us threw out ideas, we voted and the Briyoke Sweater by Matilda Kruse won. We were drawn to this pattern for several reasons. It was knit in fingering weight wool making it lightweight but warm and the yoke […]
Before I talk about the sewing I did today, I want to say how nice it was to see people we knew at church today. We zoomed in from home but this was one of the first weekends when the congregation was invited back into the physical building. I have missed my church community. (Many […]
I got an early start on the day because I had plans to meet a friend at 7:30 am for a little socially distant knitting. I love the Tuesday mornings when I wake up to my friend Cori’s podcast. Her episodes are just about an hour and she is full of great content and stories […]
Today was quite a mellow day but it was productive. We began the day prayerfully in the living room. While we attended virtual Mass, I knit a helical scrappy coffee cozy that I will gift to the baristas at Christmas. This technique of striping is magical and I never tire of it. It allows me […]
It’s all about the small details (like that little cozy I’m knitting) that make up a great day lately. Some of today’s highlights included good decaf coffee, a Zoom meeting with friends, texts with loved ones and friends, routines, and an evening walk with Bill. Bill took charge in the kitchen tonight. His next recipe […]
Yesterday’s gratitude list: 1. mopped and vacuumed floors 2. a load of laundry done 3. texts with two friends who have been MIA 4. negotiation between the boys diverted disaster (too much togetherness?) 5. enough yarn in stash to knit what I can for others 6. a strong inner support of support 7. many friends […]
Hello, Wednesday! Thank goodness for my routines. They help me stay grounded even when I don’t sleep well and feel aimless. Today I got up and out the door for a nice walk with my podcasts. Many of my favorite podcasters are staying consistent with their schedules, thank goodness. Perhaps we are all craving that […]
Greetings! Today I finally put my sweater on so I could send pictures to the designer for her review. This sweater has been a long time in the works, going back a few years now. Not knowing exactly what I’ve shared thus far, I’ll start at the beginning. The Sock Arms Sweater was designed by […]