• This Ski Men’s Hat by Irina Dmitrieva is a remaining Christmas present yet to be finished. December got away from me which happens. Ever the optimist I just assumed I would find the time to finish it! With our snow storm yesterday I was able to get a great deal finished. This morning I am going to have it done as I am working on the crown decreases. I’m using @universal_yarn Deluxe DK Tweed superwash in Porcelain (410) with 4.5mm circular needles. My estimate is the hat will use nearly half a skein of this yarn. This is perfect yarn for the project. I was so glad to find a good light colored yarn that could be durable and washed. DK is my favorite weight to work with in hat knitting. It is a good balance of light and bulk allowing for a good highlight of your knitwork. I have really loved knitting these interweaving cables! I ❤️ cables! The pattern is well written and includes a chart which I find helpful. I prefer patterns to have written AND chart instructions. I know that is more work for the designers but I find great value in being able to refer to one or the other during times of confusion. I am curious to see what the recipient will think of the hat. #skimenshat #irinadmitrieva #universalyarn #tweedyarn #menshat #skihat #knithat #knittersofravelry #knittersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit
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    This Ski Men’s Hat by Irina Dmitrieva is a remaining Christmas present yet to be finished. December got away from me which happens. Ever the optimist I just assumed I would find the time to finish it! With our snow storm yesterday I was able to get a great deal finished. This morning I am going to have it done as I am working on the crown decreases. I’m using @universal_yarn Deluxe DK Tweed superwash in Porcelain (410) with 4.5mm circular needles. My estimate is the hat will use nearly half a skein of this yarn. This is perfect yarn for the project. I was so glad to find a good light colored yarn that could be durable and washed. DK is my favorite weight to work with in hat knitting. It is a good balance of light and bulk allowing for a good highlight of your knitwork. I have really loved knitting these interweaving cables! I ❤️ cables! The pattern is well written and includes a chart which I find helpful. I prefer patterns to have written AND chart instructions. I know that is more work for the designers but I find great value in being able to refer to one or the other during times of confusion. I am curious to see what the recipient will think of the hat. #skimenshat #irinadmitrieva #universalyarn #tweedyarn #menshat #skihat #knithat #knittersofravelry #knittersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit
  • This guy right here decided the squishy furry pillows were going to be his new snuggle spot. And he’s not sharing. #lincolnthecat #catsofinsta #kitty #gingercat #marmaladecat
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    This guy right here decided the squishy furry pillows were going to be his new snuggle spot. And he’s not sharing. #lincolnthecat #catsofinsta #kitty #gingercat #marmaladecat
  • The wizarding world of Harry Potter @universalorlando was blissfully pleasant. There’s something wonderful about feeling like you are in a winter wonderland of Hogsmeade during the month of December. This snowman made me so happy. So endearing. I dare say this will be the closest we may get to seeing anything snow like this winter. I for one couldn’t help being bewitched by the little knit shop. Self knitting needles! Think of all the stockinette I could get through! #harrypotter #hogsmeade #wizardingworldofharrypotter #december #2018
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    The wizarding world of Harry Potter @universalorlando was blissfully pleasant. There’s something wonderful about feeling like you are in a winter wonderland of Hogsmeade during the month of December. This snowman made me so happy. So endearing. I dare say this will be the closest we may get to seeing anything snow like this winter. I for one couldn’t help being bewitched by the little knit shop. Self knitting needles! Think of all the stockinette I could get through! #harrypotter #hogsmeade #wizardingworldofharrypotter #december #2018
  • Yesterday while taking down the Christmas tree I discovered a little knit toy hiding within the branches. The little flower blended in so well! Just in case you were wondering @susanbanderson the five year old has found a perfect way for the #sweetbeeandflower project to be a year round delight. The little knit loop makes a perfect hanger for the Christmas tree. I had no idea we had a Christmas bee! 🙂 #belovedknittoys #whenchildrendecorate
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    Yesterday while taking down the Christmas tree I discovered a little knit toy hiding within the branches. The little flower blended in so well! Just in case you were wondering @susanbanderson the five year old has found a perfect way for the #sweetbeeandflower project to be a year round delight. The little knit loop makes a perfect hanger for the Christmas tree. I had no idea we had a Christmas bee! 🙂 #belovedknittoys #whenchildrendecorate
  • It is so good to see the sun shining again. Days of rain have put everyone in a state of sluggishness. We’ve kept busy inside but it is so nice to open up the doors to feel the warmth of the afternoon sunshine. The little gals have decided it is pleasantly warm and have declared it a day worthy of wearing Spring clothing. Off went their long sleeves and pants to be replaced by short sleeves and skirts. Sunglasses on they are riding bikes filling the street with the loud noises of children. It is absolutely fantastic to hear those vibrant melodies of children at play. While they run around I’m taking some time to pack away a few of our Christmas decorations. The tree is coming down today and the outdoor lights are on the Mister’s agenda. I think the nutcrackers will hang around another week. The little gals love them so much and I find it consistently hilarious their nutcracker dramas that unfold daily. #winter #christmasdecor #spanishpitcher #nutcrackers #christmasbow
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    It is so good to see the sun shining again. Days of rain have put everyone in a state of sluggishness. We’ve kept busy inside but it is so nice to open up the doors to feel the warmth of the afternoon sunshine. The little gals have decided it is pleasantly warm and have declared it a day worthy of wearing Spring clothing. Off went their long sleeves and pants to be replaced by short sleeves and skirts. Sunglasses on they are riding bikes filling the street with the loud noises of children. It is absolutely fantastic to hear those vibrant melodies of children at play. While they run around I’m taking some time to pack away a few of our Christmas decorations. The tree is coming down today and the outdoor lights are on the Mister’s agenda. I think the nutcrackers will hang around another week. The little gals love them so much and I find it consistently hilarious their nutcracker dramas that unfold daily. #winter #christmasdecor #spanishpitcher #nutcrackers #christmasbow
  • One of the features of marrying a high energy adventurous person is waking up on New Year’s Eve to discover a new family bonding project. (Swipe to see how excited the teens are about bonding!) Since I’m disinclined to let things just lay about without efficiency I find myself getting messy too. Two days of work and the feature wall is nearly finished. Stonework is done as of 8pm New Year’s Day. We let the wall cure for two days then begin the finishing. I have painting homework. Honestly I have no idea what it’s going to look like since every project the Mister begins is briefly described to me with bits of detail for the portions I am involved with doing/making. And there’s the part about how he changes his mind. Frequently. Note: this is our basement aka the family room. The only room our TV resides. Currently this level of construction mess is unrecognizable compared to the other 3/4 of the room which is a toy room. Our kids have hardly missed/noticed the TV is out of commission for the past few days. The biggest loss has been not having the sofa available as it is where the TV is “sleeping” as described by the five year old. #homeimprovementprojects #basementproject #featurewall #homeprojects #airstone #airstoneveneer
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    One of the features of marrying a high energy adventurous person is waking up on New Year’s Eve to discover a new family bonding project. (Swipe to see how excited the teens are about bonding!) Since I’m disinclined to let things just lay about without efficiency I find myself getting messy too. Two days of work and the feature wall is nearly finished. Stonework is done as of 8pm New Year’s Day. We let the wall cure for two days then begin the finishing. I have painting homework. Honestly I have no idea what it’s going to look like since every project the Mister begins is briefly described to me with bits of detail for the portions I am involved with doing/making. And there’s the part about how he changes his mind. Frequently. Note: this is our basement aka the family room. The only room our TV resides. Currently this level of construction mess is unrecognizable compared to the other 3/4 of the room which is a toy room. Our kids have hardly missed/noticed the TV is out of commission for the past few days. The biggest loss has been not having the sofa available as it is where the TV is “sleeping” as described by the five year old. #homeimprovementprojects #basementproject #featurewall #homeprojects #airstone #airstoneveneer
  • The Beloved Aran hat (pattern by Solenn Couix-Loarer) was sent off to a New England lady with a Northern California heart. It was knit using @imperialyarn Erin in natural. A great yarn for this pattern. I bought the skein based on its weight and color. It just felt like the right yarn. Properly sturdy squishy. The kind of yarn with which a well loved hat should be knit. The pattern required nearly an entire skein with enough remaining to make a yarn Pompon. I decided this hat need fluffy goodness and added one of my vegan poms to the top. It ties on which makes for easy removal in case you might want to enjoy the fluff on another garment. (I saved the yarn Pom for me. It will find a great purpose on another hat.) #belovedaran #knithat #handknit #imperialyarncompany #handmadechristmas
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    The Beloved Aran hat (pattern by Solenn Couix-Loarer) was sent off to a New England lady with a Northern California heart. It was knit using @imperialyarn Erin in natural. A great yarn for this pattern. I bought the skein based on its weight and color. It just felt like the right yarn. Properly sturdy squishy. The kind of yarn with which a well loved hat should be knit. The pattern required nearly an entire skein with enough remaining to make a yarn Pompon. I decided this hat need fluffy goodness and added one of my vegan poms to the top. It ties on which makes for easy removal in case you might want to enjoy the fluff on another garment. (I saved the yarn Pom for me. It will find a great purpose on another hat.) #belovedaran #knithat #handknit #imperialyarncompany #handmadechristmas
  • This charming chap found a new home this season. He was sent North to a home with two elephant loving boys. He was such fun to make and was lovingly packed into a box. But before he was tucked away in his box he received ample hugs and kisses from my sweet little gals. They wanted him to be all ready for love when he was delivered. #handknitchristmas #handknittoy #knittedelephant #christmasknits
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    This charming chap found a new home this season. He was sent North to a home with two elephant loving boys. He was such fun to make and was lovingly packed into a box. But before he was tucked away in his box he received ample hugs and kisses from my sweet little gals. They wanted him to be all ready for love when he was delivered. #handknitchristmas #handknittoy #knittedelephant #christmasknits