Sewing-wise, I finished what may be my most-involved non-apparel sewing project: a quilted tote for my mom for mother's day. Last time they visited, she brought along some fabric and mentioned that if I wanted to sew a tote for her at some point, I could use it. After exploring Erica Ardnt's channel on YouTube a bit when I made my drawstring tote, I came across her tutorial for a quilted weekend tote. I'm very visual, especially with learning new sewing techniques, so I love the format of a video tutorial (and bonus, it's free)...

Even within my heart and personal life, I have days rife with longing and grief and fear, where tears come easily. I can't speak for you, reader. I won't assume anything about your life right now. But my aim in writing about life's little things is to add a little lightness, if I can...

Since I lasted posted about finished projects, I finished two pairs of socks. First, a pair of slipper-type socks for Nicholas. I have only ever knit toe-up socks twice, both times with this pattern. Nicholas has already worn them a few times...

My sister-in-law, Katelyn, took a few photos of me wearing it before we went out for dinner for her birthday. Thank you, Katelyn!DetailsFor more details, see my ravelry project pageSize: 40" (size 2) for desire positive ease in body, size three for sleeve stitch countsNeedles: US 6 (ribbing) and US 7 (everything else), sized down needles, per my usual for my looser than average gaugeA note about the yarn: I love the feel of the yarn, the structure, the color. However, there were a lot of knots. Sometimes 2-3 per 50g skein, and that is annoying enough for me to not want to use this yarn again on a large project...

I finished a pair of socks for Cooper. They are much too large for him to wear this winter. I know that I knit at a loose gauge, and as such, nearly always size down my needles, but I didn't this time, and sure enough, they are rather large toddler socks. Oh well, too big means they will be of future use...