Yup, it's that time again. That time when some folks with better organization and planning skills than I will ever possess do a bunch of work to organize and host a massive giftalong over on ravelry.  I, being easily daunted and quickly overwhelmed, tend to mostly just sort of sit [...]

Ok, so I asked (over on instagram) for questions about the wee tiny village (Chimney and Belfry). And one of the things that came up a few times was 'how did you make the little tree?' Which, I admit, I was not expecting.  But it's super easy, so I can [...]

Was your village missing something? I mean you have lots of options for houses, but maybe what you need is a church? Or a school house? Or a town hall? Because I know we're all working hard to stay home more, but I'm pretty sure the folks in your tiny, [...]

You might have thought I'd have been clever enough to get all the pictures for the wee tiny village in one go on my first trip out.  Because really, who wants to get that cold, that wet, and that filthy more than once if they don't have to. But alas, [...]

Ok, I have a plan. Now normally I do a pattern (or something pattern-like) more or less the first and third Tuesdays of the month. But I don't know if you recall, but the first Tuesday of this month was the election, and wow was I not going to try [...]

I told you there would be some additions to the tiny village! I mean, we started with lots of cute little houses. But it seems only fitting to add on some sort of municipal structures at some point. Call it a church or a school house or a town hall, [...]

Shall I make a confession?⁠ So, I'd gone to the library to do photos.  There is a lovely little park next door, and it's a great place to take pattern pictures (it's also next door to the good doughnut place which I fully admit is part of the appeal).  I [...]

Want something cute and quick and cheerful? Maybe a bit of a palate cleanser after the last couple of months? Something you can cast on and finish in an evening?  I've got you covered!  Bedeck is out (and it's 10% off for a few days with the code ORNAMENTAL). Look, [...]

How about a little PSA about waiting (while we all wait to see how the election came out). If you've knit with a yarn, left it sit around for a while, then ripped it, your yarn will be kinked.  This is especially the case if you blocked the yarn (blocking [...]