Time For Normal

I have been non stop for over a month now and I am so ready for a break. School came to an end and we boxed up all the First grade things we didn't need for Second grade and sent it all back.
My husband can sometimes travel for his job and this time it was far enough away, and for a week, that they got him a Hotel room. We went with him and had a mini vacation next to the coast. It was such great weather and we had fun. Cell reception wasn't always the best, so I took a break from that.
But the whole week we were gone, I was test knitting. Got all that done and the Pattern released last Friday. I will link it below, it was super cute!
Every weekend we have been hiking and going into the mountains. We will probably continue that, as we all like to do it. No service out there at all lol
I have been so busy and out of sorts for too long. I am getting back to my schedule and will be posting, knitting, crocheting, crafting, reading, and living my usual boring but lovely life, more now!!
I have that feeling that you sometimes get after going on a real vacation for a period of time, then when you come back you don't quite know what to do with your life lol any one else ever get that?!?
It's weird.
Took a break from making my moms poncho to test knit, so I will be getting back to that this week as well. Starting a Mother and Daughter Poncho Pattern after I finish. I have an idea for it and drew a small picture of what I want. I cannot find a pattern like it, so I think I will try to make one myself.
Doesn't seem like much writing it all down. Well some of it at least.
I think that is about it for now and a good little update. Also, thinking having two "blogs" isn't working for me :/
Anywho, enjoy the rest of your week and thank you for visiting!!

BombSHELL Crop Top I test knitted
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/KaylaFC/bombshell-crop-top

 

Adjusting/Altering

I fell in love with the cowl vest I made for my mom but it ended up way shorter on her than she wanted it. Since I had already made the vest and she wanted it longer, I did not want to rip back and start over. That would have such a pain and so many weaved in ends... Not worth it.
But I wanted her to like it and her to want to wear it. So what to do? I picked up stitches on the cast on row and knitted a foot long rib to the bottom of the cowl vest. She loves it.
She still wants a kangaroo pouch put on the front, which I can do now. And she feels way more comfortable wearing it. Bonus all around. I will leave a link to the pattern in case you are interested and I will also share some photos we took of her in it.
I made it using Buttercream Luxe Craft Alpaca Solids Yarn in Pale Pink. It is so soft and gorgeous!!
I used about 6 balls for this. I got the same in Gray, I couldn't help myself. 
Off to my next project, PONCHO!! I'll definitely be posting about those as well!! 

 

Link to the yarn from Joanns*
https://www.joann.com/buttercream-collection-alpaca-solids-yarn/zprd_14382733a.html#q=Buttercream&start=1

Link to the Chain Link Armored Cowl Vest from Knitatude*
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chain-link-armored-cowl-vest

Have a great weekend!!


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Is it considered Cheating?

Well  hello! It's been a while and there is a reason I haven't been posting.
I am cheating on Blogger...
One, the app for Blogger sucks. Nothing will post from there and I haven't been able to post from my computer. It gets annoying.
Two, it is harder for me to get clients from here. With no contact form, and someone told me recently, it doesn't look like a good or professional website... I still like using this platform.
So I decided to have two websites/blogs. I have this one here, easier for me to work. And I will have a Wix website for clients. I'm not sure how I feel about it but so far, so good. I plan on posting on both. I might post here and copy it there, depending on the subject. I'm really not sure yet.
All I wanted was blogger to work on my phone. I understand it is an older site, but come on... A simple update would suffice!
Anywho, I think I want to make this blog my personal one, like it has been, and the Wix site more for my business. It makes things a little easier, I hope!
I just now realized that I use a lot of commas. Hmm... well there is that. I'm a comma person.
So, what have I been working on? I need to get some pictures but my mom loves the cowl vest I made her. She said it fits much better now. I had to make it longer than what was written in the pattern. I also finished another hat for my daughter. She is getting back into wearing hats again. I am not complaining about it, I love making hats!
I have been working more on my Cricut skills(?) and we finished the prizes for the kids after the Easter Egg hunt we did. Just family but it was fun. I will post what we did. I think I need to practice more, as my niece said the writing on her shirt is coming off. I don't think we ironed it enough.
Everyone else's stayed on fine. Another adventure :)
My next projects will be Crocheting a poncho and some Amigurumi dolls for my daughter. As well as client work. I never post those, as I think the posting should be up to the client. I might post the items not being worn and just a flat layout. I would much prefer that anyways.
Well that is all for now.
I hope everyone has a great week.
Do you have any projects you are working on?? Let me know :)

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All done!!

I finished my test knit sweater and I love it!!
I will put a link to the pattern as soon as it is released and I will make a post with pictures of mine  finished. Now I can work on my many other projects I have. I want to make a schedule and try to keep on track with them all. I have a spare planner somewhere and I think this would be a good use for it. Wow, a knitting planner?!?! It actually sounds awesome, if I'm going to be honest.
All my knitting and planning in one big book! I should look to see if they make something like that already. Amazon!?!
I also have my first idea for a new pattern I want to make. It looks good in my head but might be hard for me to write out. We shall see!
We are thinking of going to the Zoo sometime soon. I will definitely be taking some pictures of that, if we go. My daughter and husband love animals. Going to Zoos and Aquariums are their favorite places. They are so cute!!
In other news, I am down 4 pounds. My hubby is still wanting another baby. I do too, but I am more cautious and my anxiety gets in the way.
I will be talking to my doctor about it when my yearly comes up soon.
I think that is it for now.
Pattern post coming soon.
I will leave you with a sneak peek of it here...

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

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

Nails, Knitting, and Spring

We did more Easter nails! I did my daughters as well but I don't know where the pictures went that I took :(
She loves using stamps and doing her own nails. It's so cute!!
I'm also going to start working on my moms blanket and a sweater for my daughter and also myself. I've never mad myself a sweater before, so this should be interesting!?!
She really likes the Mandala yarns and Sweet Rolls! She choose a couple color options and I've already made her one sweater with them. As for the blanket, I'm going to use baby blanket yarn and three colors. It's mainly a puffy blanket to use outside for sports or to lay on. I like the colors she chose for it too. I'll definitely post a picture of it when i'm done! And sweaters!
Still so many projects to do :) Keeps me busy and I like it!
I think I'm going to do my nails today after I clean my husbands boots. Maybe something floral and pastel. The usual spring nails look! Other than that and basic chores, more knitting.
Oh and I also bought some knitting and crochet pattern books. Most of them are dolls and animals, from fairytale stories!
Well that's all for now. Have a great week :)
Kayla

What I do when I knit

Recently, I have been listening to podcasts while I knit (or crochet) and I'm addicted!
I listen every Wednesday to a knitting podcast called VeryPink Knits. I started watching her youtube videos a couple years ago. I love the videos and the podcasts! It's a great listen and they answer a bunch of viewer questions. Plus Casey goes on some amazing interviews!!
Some other podcasts I listen to are:
Daily Boost
Hay House Meditation
The Confidence Project
Deep Energy Podcast
and Passion Positivity Purpose,
just to name a few! They are almost endless options and a podcast (or more) for nearly any subject.
Audio books are a great option as well. Audible cost money but if you want to pay for it, I really enjoyed that one as well. I'm currently listening to the Harry Potter series, again :)
Let me know if you ever listen to podcasts and what you'd recommend!
Thanks for visiting.
K