lizsknitsandstitches

It’s been awhile

Yes-it has been a while since the last post. But I haven’t stop knitting. There has even been some sewing. Knitting has helped me remain calm and added some balance to my life so although I was posting I was still knitting. It really is stress relief. For me at least, it is the ideaContinue reading “It’s been awhile”

COVID Baby blankets

The only upside of pandemic are all the new babies for 2021. I think babies remind us of the happiness and hope that we can have in our lives. Babies bring so much joy not just for the parents and grandparents but to the whole family and friends. I’ve found a lot of enjoyment knittingContinue reading “COVID Baby blankets”

Getting into the groove

GROOVE This word conjures up so many song titles- New York Groove Groove is in the Heart Don’t Disturb This Groove But in thinking of my knitting groove. I’ve taken some time off from knitting. I have a WIP and many other projects in the queue. I’ve explored some new hobbies from gardening, cooking, andContinue reading “Getting into the groove”

Rapid Fire Questions

Socks – toe up or cuff down? toe-upHats – top down or bottom up? top downHow do you hold the yarn when you knit – English or Continental? ContinentalWhat do you prefer to do – Colorwork or Cables? BothFavorite cast on? Long Tail Cast onWhat kind of needles do you use more – DPNs orContinue reading “Rapid Fire Questions”

Crafting during COVID

Although it has been a stressful time over the past few weeks, crafting has helped to deal with coping. I hope others are doing well. Sewing and knitting has helped to get through the past few days. I’ve been sewing face masks to wear and for a few friends and family. I have WIP knittingContinue reading “Crafting during COVID”

Knitting Squares

During my move of my craft room, I learned a new technique-the pin wheel cast-on. Of course I had to practice it. I started out making small squares that I was going to connect and make into a scarf. I was working on the project while on a quick “sister trip” with ofContinue reading “Knitting Squares”

Moving

I decided that I needed a larger space to handle all of my crafts. At first, it felt overwhelming as to where I would store everything. I finally came up with a solid solution but the move is not going as quickly as I would like. I decided to move my home office to myContinue reading “Moving”

Tote progress

Hello. The tote bag is progressing along. Here’s a quick peek at it so far. It is going to be a market bag for groceries. I’ve needed a large bag for shopping and I finally decided to make it. I just need to add the lining, the straps for the bag and cover theContinue reading “Tote progress”

Can You Make—

Hello everyone-I don’t know how many times I’ve heard those words over the years. Yes, I do enjoy making items as gifts but I prefer to do so on my terms. The other day at work-one of my co-workers announced her pregnancy. Great news until someone in the group pointed out that since another personContinue reading “Can You Make—”

New Sewing Project

It’s just too hot to knit so I’ve been planning on more sewing projects. I’m currently making a tote bag from McCalls’ pattern M7611. I’m using Moda Fabrics. The body of the tote will be red with a solid blue bottom with the lining will be blue with white flowers. See the pictureContinue reading “New Sewing Project”