Love Knot & Shell Simple Elegance Shawl

After having to order more yarn mid project and subsequently ordering too much *har* — I have finished this linen/cotton blend shawl. I love the feel and the drape of it, it’s quite lovely and I am pleased with it.
It’s a great piece and in this neutral creamy chamois [...]

Shell Shrug in Brick

Tonight I finished a crochet shrug in a lovely Italian wool, silk & bamboo blend yarn. It’s so lustrous and luxurious feeling and brings to mind strolls on Summer evenings. That is perhaps the only thing I love about Summer.
It is now available at the shop.

Crocheted Gauntlets

I have finished a pair of gauntlets (aka fingerless gloves) for Beth in this cute pink and green camouflage yarn. I asked her to polish her nails for the picture but this is apparently the “style”… chipped nail polish. Go figure.
I changed my original pattern a bit as I thought this yarn was more [...]

In New News

In thinking further on my “soap venture” I have decided to go with 5 scents/formulas only targeting 4 areas – acne, dry/winter skin, invigorating and relaxing (5 if I can think of a fifth). These will all have corresponding hand/body lotions, bath salts, lip and or fragrance balms. I’m also thinking of “bath tea” which [...]

Mystery Projects and Cozy Baby

Karen and I were able to meet up last night and she is busily working on her projects of which are thus far a mystery to me. I am anxious to see what she comes up with.
I have completed the baby blanket and love it. I can just imagine Christopher sleeping soundly wrapped up [...]

How Exciting!

Putting the business together is really a lot of fun and coming up with new ideas in the selling department is exciting too. Karen hasn’t been around much for input though, so hopefully all I’ve done will agree with her.
So far we have three items up at the shop, and I have to say [...]