This scarf is perfect for anyone that cannot wear wool. The fibres are so glossy and soft that there is no chance of any wool-related itch. I wanted to make a gift for our mother, who is both sensitive to wool’s scratchiness and is always too warm. Basically, she is never cold and I needed to find […]
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DIY: Crocheted Slouchy Beanie
For this hat, I used some old acrylic worsted weight yarn that I had lying around the house, and a 5.50mm crochet hook. I had about one skein of yarn, so it was enough to crochet this beanie, which I altered a bit to fit my head (I’ve got a large noggin). The pattern is […]
DIY: Crocheted Lacy Turquoise Shawl and Free Pattern
My office at work is small but with a giant, drafty window. It gets really cold when I’m at my desk, but I refuse to sit and work while wearing my winter coat! So I crocheted this Graceful Shell Shawl using five skeins of 100% wool from Romni Wools so it’s quite warm, plus it’s […]
DIY: Decorative Drawer Organizer
In our neighbourhood, it is completely normal to put unwanted but perfectly usable items on the front lawn. Passing neighbours will then eagerly pick up these discarded treasures for their own houses. It is great for reusing, reducing, and saving money. My bar stools, martini glasses, nightstand, and colander were all scavenged this way. Obviously it needs to be an item […]
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Snuggled Up for Autumn
While in Finland a few years ago, Tomiko and Donatello learned that one of the ways Finns can stay sane all winter is because they are so busy during the summer. Wanting to take advantage of such short summers, Finns will swim in the lake, hike in the woods, play golf, go on picnics, travel, and bicycle. […]