So Many Sweaters, So Little Time...

Sweater making. I love sweaters. I wear one everyday, even if for just an hour or two in the morning while it is still cold. I make a bunch for my daughter and just recently starting to make them for myself, instead of buying them. I am in love!!
I have been making my own patterns for a while now and I think this is the year to release some of them. I need to double check them all before though, because math is not my strongest skill.
I did not realize how technical it all can get. How much I need to make sure I write everything down, they can't read my mind through a pattern... Plus pictures. I need to get better at that too. Progress pictures!! I never take any and it is helpful!
And posting more. Here and Instagram lol
Got off subject there but it's okay. All sort of relevant.
My worries are that I don't have anything original enough. You can only do a stitch different so many times before nothing is new. Which, considering knitting, nothing is new anymore!
But oh well. I still like making patterns and knitting. I'm just stuck on sweaters right now.
I will post some sweater pictures in a later post. I need to take some, and find the others I already have. More excuses to knit and to take pictures!!
Alright, off to go read and then knit.
Have a great day.

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Matching Vests and Rainy Days

The snow is gone and we have had rain for a couple days now. We cannot wait for sunnier days and warm enough weather to play outside. My daughter is going crazy cooped up but with everyone getting sick, I'd rather not risk it. We have been keeping busy with school and extra art classes. I started a homeschooling Pinterest board for ideas and new things to try.
I knit or crochet while she works or reads. Yes, she reads and I am so proud of her!! She's excited about it too. Oh yes, back to what I am making. I have started a Cowl neck sweater/vest for myself and my mom. We are going to be so matchy, matchy! I will link it below, it is (of course) by Chantal at Knitatude. It's gorgeous and a fast, easy knit up! I am also crocheting little scrubbies right now. One, I need more. And two, my friend saw them and wanted some. They are handy!
Hmm... What else are we up to?!? Not much! Practicing my Cricut skills and making some cute stickers for school stuff and me. That sounds like a good update to me!
Have a great day!

My knit project: Chain Link Armored Cowl Vest
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chain-link-armored-cowl-vest



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A lot has happened!!

So, last I posted was almost a year ago. We have had a lot going on. I am now homeschooling our daughter, and she is loving it. She's in first grade and already ahead of her work and at a second and third grade level in reading and math. We went on a field trip to OMSI (for fun) and our family vacation was to another aquarium. Still exploring the great state of Oregon. I know we were born and raised here, but there is still so much to see and to show our kids.
Hmmm, I finished my moms cardigan. I think that was the last thing I posted about. I finished it in April. I have made another sweater for my girl. Two hats and a matching scarf for my mom. The cutest little snowman stuffy for our niece and another for decoration. I made myself a sweater this January when I test knitted for a designer. She's amazing and I loved the sweater!! I'll have to post a photo below. And links to her Instagram of course.
One of my goals this year is to be more consistent with posting on here and my Instagram.
I started making items to sell. One of my other goals for this year is to book a craft fair or two!! I am super excited about that! I bought a Cricut to play around with. My mom wanted to get one with me and make some fun shirts and whatnot, so I got the pink Explore Air 2. It's fun! I want to make all the things. I always do!
We didn't get any snow for Christmas but we did last weekend. We took advantage of no school and work, drove up the mountain a bit and went sledding all day. Luckily I packed Hot Cocoa for all of us!!
Its been pretty slow and boring here, which I like :) School is going great. Work is great. Getting more organized, all over the house. My husband appreciates that! I plan on posting at least once a week, maybe more. Showing my progress of my projects or just anything on my mind. Like i've said before, this is more of an open journal for me. A place to brain dump and have some fun writing.
Thank you for reading. Have a great weekend!!

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Pattern for Crossback Sweater  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crossback-sweater