Asymmetrical

When I got this pretty cloisonne pendant, it seemed obvious that I needed to do something asymmetrical with it. I'm not entirely sure why, perhaps it was merely that the design allowed for this possibility.

Goodbye beautiful Quincy

Weep not for me though I am gone into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will, but not for long upon my soul's sweet flight.


I am at peace, my soul's at rest, there is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed, for all those many years.


There is no pain, I suffer not, the fear now all is gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts, in your memory I live on.


Remember not my fight for breath, remember not the strife.
Please do not dwell upon my death, But celebrate my life.
~ Constance Jenkins



Goodbye beautiful Quincy. You were amazing. xoxo

You've got to get Charisma!

My new favourite hat pattern is written for two strands of worsted on 8.00 mm needles, but of course you can use a chunky wool that is size appropriate. This Charisma yarn from Loops & Threads (a Michael's brand) is gorgeous to work with and super soft.

And the colour patterned yarns are truly FUN to work with. You barely notice the knitting as you're excited to see what will happen next.

I know, small things, small minds ... but trust me it's fun to knit with, and you can say "oooh" a lot.

The yarn also comes in many solid colours so I am on a mission to turn my scarves into hat & scarf sets.

I like them not completely matchy-matchy with the faux fur scarves. Things are all coming together.

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The Hats are Back! Great new pattern.

Knit with 2 solid yarns - gives a lovely tweedy effect.
I think it would work well with subtle or contrasting.

I am back to the hats - and in a big way. I just can't get enough of knitting the latest in the line-up of new hat patterns. This pattern is from the StreetKnit website and I love it for several reasons.

Knit with 1 variegated and 1 solid yarn - I like the subtle effect

• It's knit with two strands of worsted so the colour possibilities are virtually endless.
• It's knit on large 8.00 mm needles so you can whip them up in no time.
• It's soft, thick and warm so it will do a good job!

Knit with 2 variegated yarns - not something I'd likely do again

Yes I love this hat pattern and shall be making some up for the StreetKnit Project.

Elegant Meets Edgy: A Custom Request

Mission Accomplished! (I will not let George Bush take that away from me). My first custom request on Etsy: Completed, photographed, and posted. So now we'll see if it suits.