Before we get into the knitty-gritty of this post, I have to say—I’m shocked that Thanksgiving is next week! Are you? I may be prepared in many ways, but I'm flabbergasted that in just seven short days, I’ll be simmering turkey stock and trimming the tree. As I'm posting this, we’re enjoying a wonderful getaway in Charleston and Savannah, and we've stumbled upon the prettiest Christmas market. Today’s post is all about Christmas so let’s dive in
The day I took this picture the weather was cold and rain was coming down in buckets--the perfect kind of day for the first fire of the season and a photo shoot.
The Selbu snowflake, or Selburose, is a traditional Norwegian knitting motif featuring an eight-pointed star. Though often interpreted as a snowflake, its original meaning was that of a flower—the Rose of Selbu. This timeless design is a hallmark of Norwegian knitting and is most famously seen on Selbu mittens, as well as hats, scarves, and headbands.
Good morning! I have a new sweater to share that I made from an old pattern, in a gorgeous yarn in a beautiful color. A win all the way around! Let me tell you about it...
While I was knitting mine, I watched a YouTuber’s video about her trip to the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, and I couldn’t help but notice dozens of Ooey Gooey sweaters in the crowd. Then she went to an Ooey Gooey Meetup hosted by Andrea herself — and that’s when it clicked. This must be her official Rhinebeck sweater! There were hundreds of them!
As the weather cools, two of my favorite things come to mind: curling up with a blanket in progress and hosting friends for a cozy meal. This post is a little look at both—my latest scrap blanket and a recent fall-inspired gathering.
Good Saturday morning to you! It’s a chillyish sort of morning here—just cool enough to reach for my new sweater. I don’t take wearing this one for granted, because it was a long time coming. After all the hours of knitting, a few false starts, and plenty of patience, it’s finally finished. And just in time, too—the cool fall air feels like it arrived right on schedule so I could slip it on and enjoy it.
