Knitting // I love the "L" shape of the stripes on this large ridge blanket pattern from Pickles.
Knitting #2 // This simple, double seed stitch blanket pattern from The Purl Bee has such a pretty texture.
Etsy // Sweaters AND socks? Yeah, this is the cutest card ever from A Pair of Pears.
Style // Everything about this look, from her bright pink lips to tousled up-do, is lovely,
Art // The sweetest pair of swans by Ella Bailey.
February is one of those weird, in-between season months (at least in Texas) where some days I want to bury myself under cozy blankets and other days I am ready to wear a sundress and eat some ice cream. Today is one of those almost spring days and it actually feels nice. However, I am going to miss my sweaters and socks when winter ends. I hope everyone in the northeast is warm after the blizzard this weekend.
I had a great weekend crocheting like crazy and experiencing macaron success. Yay! I will share more pictures of my first batch of macarons tomorrow. Now I am excited to spend some time with friends before getting ready for a new week. How are your yarn bombs coming along? Thank you for sharing your photos on Instagram and Twitter already! I don't think I have ever been this excited for Valentine's Day. :)
Also, I announced the Ello Lovey giveaway winner here. Thanks for entering!
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
All beautiful as usual but cereal and milk ice cream is pure genius! Looking forward to seeing the macarons :)
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DeleteI hope you had a great weekend!
First blanket is really pretty. That would be perfect as a baby blanket.
ReplyDeleteI agree. It look so soft!
DeleteLovely stuff, beautiful blankets, the second one looks like a simple but beautiful stitch
ReplyDeleteFebruary in the north of England is spent trying to shelter from freezing sleet and winds and occasionally being fooled outside by a blue sky
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Hopefully you are staying warm this winter! :)
DeleteI've just finished knitting the purl bee blanket. I'm so pleased with how it's turned out :)
ReplyDeleteLovely! I can't wait to give it a try.
DeleteI have all of my hearts prepared for the yarn bombing! Can't wait for Valentine's day to spread the love! hehe
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Yay!! :-)
DeleteEverything Pickles and the Purl Bee do is greatness. Seed stitch is definitely my favorite knitting stitch; so much texture.
ReplyDeleteI can't even imagine how that ice cream could taste. My brain just doesn't want to go there. lol
Looking forward to seeing your macarons!
I agree! Haha. :)
DeleteI hope you had a great weekend Jill!
All these things are so pretty! You have inspired me with your creative knitting/crocheting adventures, I just want to knit and sew stuff now. I actually used your tutorial for crocheting the edges of paper for a map of mine, and I love it! If you are interested you can see some pics here:
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Thank you Julia! Your crochet map is beautiful! Such a great idea. :)
DeleteSeed stitch is my favorite stitch ever. I love the texture and it looks so pretty in white!!
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gorgeous card & I love the style photos :)
ReplyDeleteThat second blanket looks gorgeous and makes me want to snuggle up with it right now, although I'm sure it's not as simple to create as I'd hope!
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Lovely stuff, beautiful blankets, the second one looks like a simple but beautiful stitch Seed stitch is definitely my favorite knitting stitch keep it up buddy my best wishes are with you.....
ReplyDeleteI love garter and seed stitch for blankets! So pretty and cozy. That ice cream looks delicious, too. And is it just me, or could Eleonore and Kate Gabrielle, from Scathingly Brilliant, be twinsies! I was sure it was Kate when I first saw that photo!
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I have been eyeing that double seed stitch blanket pattern from Purl Bee too! I would love to make it, but I need to get up the courage. I just found your blog recently, and I absolutely love it. Thanks for writing. :) -a fellow Meredith
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos!! Thanks for sharing! Happy new week! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteYou always find the loveliest things!! :) That first blankie is to-die-for cute!
ReplyDeletei love this :) thanks pretty lady!
ReplyDeleteLove the blanket and the blue dress. The fuchsia lip color is gorgeous.
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