Above you see one mitten with the top finished. I am waiting to do the thumb until I also have the matching mitten, which I just started: Another step, the bane of many knitters, is the necessary weaving

First, here is the progress on my colorful mittens. It is almost time to shape the top of the first mitten. Then I will pick up the stitches for the thumb and then on to make a mate for it. Next, I took

This is a mitten knit according to a pattern for mittens from Finland. The small color patterns serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative function. Extra colors are carried behind the work, making

I just finished this balaclava for my son, who likes to go outdoors in all weather. It fits me, so it is ready to give to him. It started on circular needles. Once the top decreases start, I switch to

Here are lace baby socks knit for my newest granddaughter, due this summer. I am also sewing some dresses for her. It has been bitterly cold all weekend and will be below freezing for many days to come,

Feeny is resting in the hammock. He has enjoyed having my Mom here for a few days.

I remember wearing white socks with colored stripes in gym class. I mostly wore knee-high cotton socks, but in my modern interpretation the socks are lightweight wool crew socks. I chose a creamy white

Hand knit socks are worth fixing when a hole develops. Here are my steps to repair a hole on the sole. I begin with matching sock yarn and a tapestry needle to outline the hole with running stitches while

This crocheted shawl is displayed on top of a queen-sized bed to show the open net pattern. There are some flaws, but they are not obvious, so that is good. It was a fast project done while watching some

My son was able to capture this perfect shot of Feeny under the Christmas tree. Meowy Christmas!

After weeks of uncertainty about the hammock we recently introduced to the porch, Feeny learned he could run under it and leap over it. At last, he decided to try napping in it like my son does. Feeny

This new shawl is in the same lavender and green as the boho maxi dress I made earlier this year. The simple mesh pattern is one I found in a favorite needlework book from the 70s. All I need to do is

After a solo road trip to visit my children and grandchildren, I come back to my husband and to this: Feeny held this pose for a long time. I suppose he was reminding me what I missed while I was visiting

I made a little shoulder shawl to go with my maxi dress. I chose to pick up the purple, although I might make another in green for variety. I made up the lace pattern as I knitted, then made I-cord for

Just an adorable cat head sticking out of a blanket in a box. Nothing to see here but cuteness.

Last year I bought bunches of wool sock yarn and a supply of lovely wool-mohair blend called Lamb's Pride worsted. I will need to hand wash thse projects, but it will be worth it. First project is a cozy

Just relaxing with his pickleball and his beach ball, Feeny was resting up for the volleyball game we watched later: Nebraska v Penn State. Feeny is a big sports fan when he isn't asleep.

A friend has more pears than she can handle, so when she learned I canned, too, she offered me a whole big box of pears. Every day I need to check for ripened ones and decide what to make. Yesterday's

How does a long rectangle of ribbing become a sock? Strategic folding and seaming. These thick slipper socks are made with 2 strands of wool sock yarn worked together as one. A smaller needle size is used

Whenever I visit my Mom, she gives me fabric from her stash. One gift was 4 yards of this poly-cotton print that makes me feel like I am back in the 70s. Naturally, it wanted to be a maxi dress. The neckline