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    Ten years ago, I came up with my first pattern. I was inspired by a hat that was worn by the main character, Go Mi Nam, in the Korean Drama You're Beautiful . It took me a couple tries to get it right, but I finally got it. You can read about my journey in creating this pattern through my Ravelry Project Pages here , and here . I've also knit a couple more hats from my pattern - one for my daughter and one for me . I wrote a blog post in 2014 saying that I was in the process if writing the pattern, but I never released it. I actually typed it up the same month I wrote that blog post, but never had enough courage to post it. I've recently been thinking about this pattern and figured that if I didn't post it now, I would never post it so here it is! The pattern is free and can only be found here on my blog for right now. It also has not been test knit, so just know that going in. I have not knit one in a while, but would be happy to help with any questions you may h...

    My Ravelry Project Page Pattern : Newborn Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekirk (only on Ravelry) Needle : US 2 - 2.75mm                  US 3 - 3.25mm Yarn :  Filcolana Arwetta Classic in color 811 Started : September 23, 2020 Completed : September 29, 2020 Notes : Making this for my cousin's first child due in November     9/28/2020 : Finished the body and first sleeve. I do not like how the sleeve pick up went. I was surprised that the instructions did not state to cast on a couple stitches after placing the sleeve stitches on hold. The pick up to close the hole under the arm still leaves a hole no matter where I pick up the extra stitch to join in the round. I will probably need to go in and weave it together after I'm done.

Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris My rating: 4 of 5 stars Read for #Book1CoziesClub I really enjoyed this book. It was just the type of story I was looking for when I picked it up. I find Harper's ability interesting, but there were definitely a few things I could've done without in the story regarding her family. I suppose we were introduced to those characters for more that will come in later books, but I found that those appearances slowed down the main one for me. That being said, this will definitely be a series that I continue. View all my reviews

Peach Mermaid Vol. 3 by Haru Akebono My rating: 3 of 5 stars Entertaining series and a quick read. Not sure it will be one I reach for again though, even though I own it. I really enjoyed the mangaka's notes in between chapters. Read for the #fallintomangalove Readathon. View all my reviews

  My Ravelry Project Page Pattern : Eight Bit by Lattes & Llamas (only on Ravelry) Needle : US 2.5 - 3.00mm                  US 4 - 3.50mm Yarn :  Lion Brand Mandala in Spirit              Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek DK in Black Started : September 10, 2020 Completed : Notes : This will be my first all over colorwork garment 9/20/20: Knitting Diary | 8-bit & Vegas Vlog 10/5/20: Still on Clue 1, but I'm loving the look so far. I got confused with the directions for chart A but didn't notice I worked it wrong until I was done with the first 15 rows.....Needless to say I had to rip it back and redo it. Apparently I'm the only one that didn't understand the instruction! When the instruction said work chart A around, I took that to mean work the chart the entire way around the sleeve and that was not right. I ripped back the 15 rows and worked chart A once then continued the grid patt...

Kenka Bancho Otome: Love's Battle Royale, Vol. 2 by Chie Shimada My rating: 4 of 5 stars I didn't enjoy this volume as much as the first one, but on a whole this was a very enjoyable series. I wish there was a bit more! Will definitely be looking into the anime.  Read for #fallintomangalove View all my reviews

Kenka Bancho Otome: Love's Battle Royale, Vol. 1 by Chie Shimada My rating: 5 of 5 stars I'm probably being a bit generous with my rating, but I thoroughly enjoyed this volume. I can't wait to see how this all ends up!  Read for #fallintomangalove View all my reviews

I am participating in the 8-Bit Geek-a-long hosted by Lattes & Llamas! I am several weeks behind but I am documenting my journey for you in this series of videos. In this video I share with you the yarn that I am using for the project, some new needles I bought for the project, some issues I had swatching, and my progress during the first clue. I also took a short trip to Las Vegas and share with you a few snippets from my trip ^-^ Eight-Bit: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eight-bit Relatively Crafty Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/KnittingDodo

  The Supernaturals by David L. Golemon My rating: 4 of 5 stars More like a 3.5 This read was really slow for me and I'm pretty sure that it was because of the focus on the television show aspect. I would've much preferred more in regards to the haunted house aspect instead as those parts really kept my interest. I will be reading the sequel because I believe that won't have a focus away from the haunted house, but we shall see. View all my reviews

I've got two works in progress to share with you in the episode and 3 finished objects! I also talk about some make alongs and how I did during #SockWeek2020 as well as #StashDash2020 Show noes after the break.

My thoughts on the first book in the Aunt Dimity Mystery series by Nancy Atherton, Aunt Dimity's Death. This was the #Book1CoziesClub selection for August 2020. If you've read Aunt Dimity's Death, please come share your thoughts with us in the Mystery Madness Goodreads Group! Mystery Madness Goodreads Group