I love this mitten pattern! (Yes it is based on the ones Bella wears in Twilight - although I must admit, I don't really remember at which point in the movie. I'll just trust designer of the pattern!)

The cuff is nice and long and the fit overall is snug. But that could just be because of the yarn and needle size I'm using.

I finished the left one last night. (I apologize for the quality of the photo - I was quite tired and it was late.)

Now on to the next one!


The pattern is from Subliminal Rabbit.

After unravelling the first sock, adjusting the pattern and redoing, I am done my pair of yoga socks!




Overall they were pretty quick to knit and I have already planned how I'll be modifying the pattern again for the next pair.

Think I'll try them in next week's pilates class!

Ok, so I finally started the first of my stash clearing projects... yoga socks!

I have this lovely 100% wool yarn (soft not itchy!) that I bought from Lucy Neatby - it's called Sugar Maple. All made in Canada!

And then I bought this Yoga Socks pattern by Lisa Bennett from Meadowood Designs. (You can also check out Lisa's blog here - Meadowood Designs.)

Here's how it's going so far:

I just gone through my stash (yarn stash that is) looking for inspiration.

It's been a while since I've actually knit anything.

I've also gone through my stack of books (specifically my three favourite ones) and I've decided it's time to actually make something from them. Would make sense no?






And I now have a plan. I've tagged each pattern I want to try. And where possible, use up my stash.

The problem (only slight!) with my stash though is that I have too little of each colour/type of yarn for most of the projects I want to do... So I'll have to mix'n'match I think and keep my fingers crossed that it will all work out.

At any rate I think this will be fun!

I got an email today telling me my sushi was featured on Treasury West on Etsy.

Admittedly, I have no idea what Treasury West is, or how many people go to that page, but I have to admit I think this is pretty cool. Pretty cool indeed!

I've been rather slow in listing new items in my Etsy shop. I blame my computer. It's been on the fritz for a while now (meaning it likes to shut down when it's been on for what it considers too long!)

At any rate, here's the latest item - Hair Band with a small, but very sweet felted ladybug:

I added some new items to my Etsy Shop tonight including felted magnets.


I am particularly fond of the sushi. (Ok, I really do love the sushi! It was so much fun to make!)

Every year growing up Easter was all about good food, company and decorating eggs.

I can't say much has changed except that I now partake in the decorating aspect of things. My parents are Slovenian, so decorating eggs is done in traditional old school style. My Dad was taught by his Dad and he has now passed on the tradition to me.

It starts by dying the eggs using onion peels (all natural baby!) They make the eggs this lovely golden red/brown colour.

Then using a sharp blade, you etch/scratch your design into the egg. My Dad's style is all about portraits of famous people (usually of the political variety). When I finally grasped the technique (meaning stopped breaking eggs) I went with a more abstract patterns and designs. (I can't draw portraits for the life of me!)

Anyways, check out all the egg decorating pics here!

My friend Adrian sent this to me a few weeks back - Doctor Who Scarf. So guess what's on my project list now?

I have to admit, I think this will be fun to make. It is just a scarf, and it should go relatively quickly - considering it'll be over 6 feet long, but having grown up watching Doctor Who, I think it's kinda cool.

Fortunately whoever manages this site took the time to figure out the pattern for EACH season's Dr. Who! She even recommends what yarn to use and how much you'll need.

I'll be making the one from Season 12.