Last week a few of us went skating at a local ice rink. It was nice and quiet, for the most part, but got busier as the night went on. It was only $9, including skate rentals! Guess what? I do not know how to skate! I think it was just one of those skills… Continue reading Skating
Month: December 2017
The frogs
My friend asked me to make her a set of ornaments, like these ones. She also asked for a set of frogs, for a friend of hers who has a son that loves frogs. I made froggies, as instructed, but also gave them some fun accessories!
In Between
I'm off work this week, and it's been nice enjoying the time between Christmas and New Years. We watched our favourite, Lord of the Rings! Just the Fellowship, which was still a 3-hour investment. Me and the hubby are also having lots of tea. And lots of leftover Christmas baking! And going for walks in… Continue reading In Between
Chunky Blanket, Take 2
Remember this big guy? Well I unravelled him. I found some big ass needles at Michaels. These are size 50, and are still smaller than the recommended size 70! I cast on a few more stitches to make the blanket wider. I did 24 in total. Then I did knit 1, knit 1, purl 1… Continue reading Chunky Blanket, Take 2
Christmas 2017
Merry Christmas! We had a bit of snow this year, nothing like the rest of Canada. But enough to keep things chilly! We had a lovely time at my sister's place, eating and eating and opening presents and eating some more. Here's a little throwback to my siblings and I, as kids: And we got… Continue reading Christmas 2017