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Baby, baby, can’t you hear my heart beat

Way back in the dark ages, 1965 to be exact, Herman’s Hermits released a hit with the memorable lyrics of this blog title. It strikes me as just right for this post.

After much consideration, I decided that my to-be-grandson needed one of my handwoven hearts baby blankets. To make his even more special, I […]

Baby Socks

I’m on a sock kick. I can’t seem to stop knitting socks.

So I decided to make some cute, little baby socks for my to-be grandchild. I bought a skein of Bernat baby stretch yarn in a brighter-than-pastel color blend, then went on an online search for a pattern. Unlike the booties I […]

My Second Socks

After knitting my first pair of socks, I knew I’d knit more. I also knew I had to make the next pair smaller, a shorter foot and a leg that hugged the leg.

For the first pair I used I downloaded from Patons, since I was using their Kroy FX sock yarn. Although […]

My First Socks

Obviously, these aren’t the first socks I’ve owned. They are the first socks I’ve ever knit.

After all that Christmas knitting of the mug cozies and the baby things, I was in a knitting mood. So I decided I’d try my hand at making socks. I’d always heard how hard they are, but one of […]

Christmas Reveal #1

I’m sure you’re dying to see what I was working on so feverishly for Christmas gifts. There are many, so I’m going to do the reveal in a few posts that are logically (to me, anyway) grouped.

The most exciting presents were made for Amanda & Ryan, who are expecting their first child next summer. […]