
I love the Fantastitch Shawl by Stephen West. It was the first shawl I ever knit and it is my most-knit project. This Primary Pastels version is my fifth Fantastitch!

I love the Fantastitch Shawl by Stephen West. It was the first shawl I ever knit and it is my most-knit project. This Primary Pastels version is my fifth Fantastitch!

My husband has a beanie that he loved, but when he misplaced it, I wanted to knit a replacement for him. His original beanie had two layers of fabric, was knit at a small gauge, had no slouch and no brim. I knew of the Musselburgh Hat from different YouTube podcasts, and thought it would fit the requirements. Keep reading for my Musselburgh Hat knitting experience.

I love the look of the December Bow by Petite Knit. This bow is cute year-round and I wanted to try to add a clip to make it a fun hair accessory for me and my niece. Keep reading to see how to fold the December Bow and what clips I added to make the perfect hair accessory.

I knit my first shawl design! My Trinity Brioche Shawl turned out great and I am super proud! I learned a lot through knitting this shawl and I’m excited to share my thoughts on the Westknits Workshop I took, my shawl inspiration, and the lessons I learned. Keep reading for my Trinity Brioche Shawl knitting experience:

The 20% off Sephora Spring Sale starts in April! Sephora usually has only two big sales a year, so this may be a good time for you to stock up on favorites or try something new.



The Single Malt sweater by Maxim Cyr is so beautiful. The pattern is simple and easy to memorize and the little design details really make it special. This is the third Single Malt sweater I’ve knit, and probably the most fun I’ve had knitting it. Keep reading for my Sorrel Single Malt sweater knitting experience:

I’ve been using an Erin Condren Life Planner for the last 10 years. I started out using the 7×9 size in their vertical layout, but then switched to the horizontal layout because that works better for how I like to use the planner. Then, two years ago, I decided to try out the A5 life planner size and I love it so much.
I did a full review comparing the regular 7×9 size to the A5 size. The compact size is so much cuter and practical for me. I don’t travel with my planner, but I prefer the smaller size on my desk. If you are interested in getting an Erin Condren A5 Life Planner, keep reading for why I love mine and a review of the new 2024 planner.

I knit the Jigsaw Puzzle Blanket by Westknits as a fun in-between projects kind of knit. It took me over a year to complete and I hurt my wrists while knitting, but despite all of that, I am super happy with my blanket. Keep reading for my rainbow jigsaw puzzle blanket knitting experience:

It’s time to build your baskets! The Sephora Holiday Sale 2023 is right around the corner. Sephora sales like this only come twice a year, so if you have been thinking about making a purchase, now is a good time. Keep reading for dates and details on the sale:

I love the look of the Aurora Cabin Shawl by Stephen West. It’s so unique with the traveling slip stitch section, and how the five colors work together. It took me a while to plan my colors, but I am so happy with how this shawl turned out. Keep reading for my Cosmic Violet Aurora Cabin Shawl Knitting Experience:

The 2023 Westknits Mystery Knit Along (MKAL) is starting in less than a week! I wasn’t sure if I was going to participate (still not 100%), but I have selected yarn and I’m ready to go just in case. Keep reading to see my color choices, thoughts on participating this year, and predictions for the Geogradient Shawl!

Taking pictures on film is a lot of fun, but how do you convert the film to an actual picture you can view and upload? I’ve been developing my own film for a year now and I wanted to share how simple it is to do. Keep reading for a step by step guide for how to develop color film at home.