I made these mittens with left over Lanaloft wool and Andean mist alpaca. I didn’t have enough for a traditional thumb gusset, so this afterthought thumb was perfect.
Socks!
I’m beginning this year as I ended the last. Knitting socks! These are sympathy socks for a dear friend.
Now I just have to knit the mates.
Top down
I found this idea for a top down hat on Pinterest. It’s so much more fun to knit than the brim up version.
Pompon Party
Knit group Christmas party. Pompoms!
Knitting for Syrian Refugees
Pretty ear warmer:
Hats for Syrian Refugees
Another one!
Black Dog
Hey Blog friends! I’m sending out this video as part my personal crusade to end the stigma associated with mental illness/depression. Take a look:
Hats for Refugees
Just finished this hat for a little refugee. It turned out really cute!
The Wool and Tart in Wolfville has a collection box for anyone interested in knitting a hat or headband.
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
I’m quite taken by Maya Angelou’s poetic writings. I often end up highlighting a number passages to re-read later. The story is about a young black girl, growing up in the racist south. I’m fascinated by the walk in another’s shoes that is provided in Angelou’s stories. It’s heart breaking and eye opening. In this time of unrest, we need to be reminded to open our eyes to what we don’t understand. To walk a few steps in another’s shoes.
God Help The Child by Toni Morrison
I’m a fan of Toni Morrison. What she can say in a sentence, another writer takes a paragraph. This story about a women feeling like an ugly duckling and growing into a swan, I felt was well written, On the surface it’s a compelling story, but I feel like I need to read it again to understand some of the nuances. It’s a quick read.
Dawn's Chronicles 