Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.


Hey guys! I am so sorry that I haven't been on here much lately except for Crafting On posts. So much has been going on and I have just been too exhausted to think straight enough to post. I apologize!! On to my current Crafting On project - A very late 3rd birthday sweater for Baby F. 
This one will be quite possibly one of the most special knits I have made to date. Not because of the design of the sweater but because of the meaning behind it all. I will explain more later but I finished dyeing the yarn with curly dock that Baby F and I collected over the summer from our hay fields. Now on to the knitting!

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.
I am working on a requested birthday gift for L at the moment but have no photographic evidence of it (this rhino pattern). Instead I thought I would finally share photos of the play food I knit for Baby F over the summer. As you can see it is already well loved!

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.
I have yet to finish (really I mean begin) Baby F's birthday sweater but L's birthday is just around the corner so I am working on a little gift for him right now. It is a megalodon shark tooth pillow. As soon as I saw the pattern I knew it would be the perfect tooth fairy pillow for my shark loving boy.

I also just finished another test knit, this time it is an adorable pattern by Linda Dawkins (Mamma4earth). Can you guess which of my children received it? 😊

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.
I had the honor of working on another test knit for my friend Sophie last week. I paused my current WIP - Baby F's birthday sweater - knowing that I would not have it finished in time for his birthday anyways. I love how this looks and can't wait to try it on Baby F when it is all dry.

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.

Nearing the finish line with the 10 years in the making farm mat. There are some mistakes that the perfectionist in me wants to go back, rip it out and completely redo but I am fighting that perfectionist to get it done in time for Baby F's birthday this week. The photo shows it unblocked. I am taking it to the laundromat to felt it tomorrow. I am nervous to do it but praying it all comes out okay!

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.

Well, well, well, what do you know - I am finally completing the knitted farmyard I started 10 years ago. I had to redo 6 of 12 squares to make them all the same size as well as to update with more aesthetically pleasing neutral colors (instead of the bright ones I originally had). I am about halfway done sewing it up. The plan is to give it to baby F next week for his birthday.

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.

I didn't get a chance to snap a photo of my current project so I thought I would share a photo from last week. I didn't host Crafting On that week so it sort of counts, right? That photo shows the beginning of the blanket for our couch (that I mentioned last Crafting On). So far, so good!

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.


I am still working on Baby F's birthday scarf but I just may have to toss it aside to work on this new blanket kit that arrived yesterday. I already told K that this kit is not up for grabs!! 😂🙈I have been wanting to knit a white throw for nearly a year now. Merry Christmas to me, eh?!

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.


Thank goodness for knitting, that is all I have to say. Our belongings were delivered out of storage last week - YAY! However, to make a long story short, our landlord said he would remove all of Ms. Thelma's furniture and things but then after our belongings were already on their way to us he changed his mind. The house was already a cluttered mess from all of her things and now we have our things on top of that. It hasn't been easy. I wake up with a tight feeling in my chest as anxiety takes over. Clutter is my kryptonite, friends. I started this birthday present knit for Baby F to help calm my nerves. Now I just need to make time to work on it.

 In less stressful news, have you guys comes across these Secret of the Hidden Scrolls books? They are our latest family read aloud and we all love them. Book five was just released an we can't wait to dive in!
What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.



K has taken over all my Stitch and Story projects. This one is a baby blanket. For what baby, I do not know. Maybe for one of Baby F's dolls???


What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.

Starting a little Advent crafting by making a few new ornaments from scraps of wool I have on hand.
What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.

Do you ever feel like a project you are working on is doomed? Ha. I have come to the conclusion that this one surely is. I finally mustered the motivation to complete the farmyard play mat that I started 10 years ago for C. Six of the squares are good but six more need to be re-knit. I started on the first one only to discover about halfway through that I didn't have enough yarn. I am wondering if this is a sign that I should just give up? Then again my boys were playing with the squares as soon as I pulled them out so perhaps I should persevere.

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.

The other day as I got Baby F dressed for Mass it suddenly dawned on me why I love that Stitch and Story yarn so much - It matches my favorite coat of his!

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.

Hey guys. Now that the Halloween crafting madness is done I am taking a little selfish break and knitting myself a hat (another awesome stitch and story kit). I am so in love with this colorway. I want to knit Baby F a sweater with it, too.

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.


 I am actually currently working on finalizing the pumpkin pattern (yay!) as well as finishing up the children's Pevensie costumes but I'd rather share about what K just finished instead. Last week I received a package from Stitch and Story that included two knitting kits. Some of you may have seen my kiddos unboxing them on my IG stories. K instantly claimed one of them - the sweet cup cozy you see above. It was such a fast and easy knit she finished it in one sitting. I am starting on the other kit as soon as my aforementioned WIPs are finished. For those of you that have been wanting to learn how to knit - these kits would be a great place to start! Each kit is geared towards first time knitters and contains very detailed instructions. They also have the softest yarn in the most beautiful colors. You can see their kits and yarn  here (USA) and here (UK). Use code FRONTIER20for 20% off your purchase!

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.



I finished our chunky knit life-sized pumpkin.  I love how it came out but now I feel like it needs a buddy. Maybe even a whole patch of knit pumpkins? Once I figured out how to make the pattern it went really fast so maybe I could fill our house with them before autumn is over...maybe? Would anyone be interested in the pattern if I published it?


What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.

I have a lot of crafting going on at the moment but no photographic evidence of it. With that in mind I thought I would share a project K is working on - a Christmas gift for Baby F. It is a knitted chocolate roll to add to his knitted food collection. It is also from the book Tasty Knits.

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.


To add to Baby F's knitted food collection: pumpkin pie (pattern here). 🎃 Yum, yum. This is probably my favorite knitted food item so far. Perhaps because I love anything pumpkin!

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.

I finally went out and bought some stuffing so that I could finish working on my life sized pumpkin. I am currently deciding how exactly I want to do the stem. It is being made with smaller needles and worsted yarn (vs. the super bulky I used for the pumpkin itself).

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On

Crafting On - Narnia Style

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture or two, post it on your blog, on Instagram #craftingon and/or Flickr and then share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.



Last minute birthday prep happening over here, per usual.  I need to finish up her Susan Pevensie dress, make a banner and then bake/cook all day tomorrow as she requested most of the recipes in the Narnia Cookbook. Wish me luck!

What are you working on? Happy creating!

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Crafting On - Narnia Style