3.07.2014

crafty goings-on


I'm knitting. One of my projects is the Sothia shawl. I love the feel of finger weight yarn, so light and airy.

Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrating with some yarn and heading out to son #2's soccer game. #knitting #shawl

The other project which has taken over most of my knitting time is something I'm making for my mum. She's had this chunky yard sitting in her closet for 17 years! Yes, you read that right, 17 years!! She was hoping she would pick up knitting but alas, I don't think it is her thing, ya think? I talked her into letting me knit up a cardigan and she obliged once I reminded her of when she purchased it (I'm playing the bad daughter/good daughter card). The pattern I'm using is from Sirdar, the yarn is Beehive Shetland Chunky, long since discontinued.

The mystery cables from a couple of pictures back have found their place. Still have to make the yoke, right and left ribbing as well as button decisions. #knitting #handmade #birthdaygift

cables, cables, cables #knitting #onthesticks

And since the majority of our time has been laying low the past month, I took some time to teach the girlies how to do some basic knitting. They picked up on it really fast and have been enjoying making little scarves for their plush babies.

Twin B learning how to knit. #knitting #homeschooling #handmade

Speaking of babies, isn't this little guy just the cutest? He came and stayed for us for a week while his family went on a vacation to California. We couldn't resist putting a few doll clothes on the little guy - hope that doesn't mess with his masculinity. Haha.

@shelleyallan @andrewallann @ashleyisford @nathanallan @matthewrallan Dear family: thanks for leaving me with the twin girl cousins. I feel totally humiliated right now as they dress me in doll clothes. At least they love me to pieces. #saveme #toypoodles

knitting, notes, etc


A house of sickies means the only  homeschooling going on around here is reading #homeschooling #reading #inkdeath #winterbegone

Are you in the midst of endless winter like we are? Argh! I really don't mind winter and having grown up in the Canadian Prairies I'm a big season fan, but this winter is trying my patience. *so. much. cold. so. much. snow.* Proof you say? Well here is my son who is 5'9" shovelling snow at the back door. It's getting hard to know what to do with the white stuff.

Out my back door. We gave up clearing the patio last month. The snow has been relentless and we aren't sure where to put it as the hills are almost bigger than us. That's my son who is 5'9". We ca no longer see the lake from our back door. #winterbegone

It hasn't helped that our crew is sick yet again. Hence my absence from the computer. We are taking it all in stride and doing our best to keep our spirits up. Even if that means mid day basking in the sun from the indoors. For a brief moment it gives me the illusion that everything is green and growing outside. Yes I'm a dreamer.

Selfie with son number 2. Lately we've all been hanging out in my sunny bedroom soaking in the afternoon rays. It's the perfect reading spot. #sunshine #dreamingofwarmerdays #winteryoucanleavenow