waldorf mama

some finished felted things...

taking my recent goal to heart (and hands), i finished up three different felting projects this weekend. first up is a felted guitar strap that i made for wesley (i actually finished this a while back but am just now getting photos of it). using malabrigo worsted, i chose various shades and color combinations of green (his favorite color). this was an experiment, of sorts, trying to figure out a good width as well as a workable way to attach the strap to his guitar. we both quite like the way it worked out and i'm planning on writing this up as a pattern to share soon...

i also finished two felted purses (gifts for friends). again, malabrigo worsted for both - one with a little crocheted flower and the other just plain...

more to come!

knitting and felting and...

i've been continuing to knit and felt (making more felted water bottle carriers for gifts and for the shop) during these unplugged, slow, lazy summer days...

truly, knitting and felting is still my passion and joy. but i'm beginning to feel a slight shift in my creative flow and plan to be sewing some new fabric creations on my new machine...soon! i've literally been lying awake at night envisioning and planning combinations of fabrics to use for all of the new things i want to make...

ohhh, the possibilities!

wip wednesday :: more water bottle carriers

hoping not to bore you all with more of the same, but i am continuing to knit more of my felted water bottle carriers - these four are for gifts. it is summer, after all, and everyone should have some nice cool water close by to keep themselves well hydrated! this bunch is all ready for felting....

all of these were knit exclusively with malabrigo merino worsted, per my ravelry notes here (finished photos of these will be added shortly).

also, i finally have another yarn stash photo update:

malabrigo worsted, in sunset...

three irish girls galenas merino, in fiona...

three irish girls galenas merino, in fiona red...

happy wednesday to you all! i'd love to know what you're working on?

making rainbows...

i've been a busy little bee during my recent down time, knitting rainbow after rainbow (some with pink, some without) and restocking the shop...

it's been quite therapeutic for me engaging in this sort of repetitious and mindless knitting during these last few reflective weeks. now i'm ready to slowly ease back into our summer rhythm, step out into the sunshine and embrace the beauty all around me!

thank you all for your sweet thoughts and kind words. it surely is good to be back.

right now...

right now, i am...

:: struggling with a recent tragedy that has greatly impacted our small waldorf community.

:: searching for ways to reach out and support this precious mama and her children as they attempt to go on after an unspeakable loss.

:: striving to accept the illness of a dear family member, but looking forward to his full remission and bright future.

:: clinging to my family, dear friends and loved ones and holding them ever so close.

:: knitting through the tears and questions, and then knitting some more.

:: looking for the sunshine and beauty in each day, as summer is upon us.

:: restocking the shop, thankful for the work my hands can do.

:: living in gratitude for each and every single day.

wip wednesday :: more knitting and felting

today's work-in-progress projects are even more felted water bottle carriers for the shop (i've had a ton of requests for more)!

i'm really enjoying the creative process on each of these, mixing and matching the colors on a whim or in any way that suits me. fun stuff.

i'm also working on a felted guitar strap that i'm making for wesley, per his request. making this one up as i go along...

what are you working on this week?

shop restock :: felted water bottle carriers

i've restocked the shop with a few more felted water bottle carriers that i finished over the weekend. both have longer over-the-shoulder straps and this first one is in maya's signature rainbow colors...

happy monday!