Happy Thursday! Last week I released this new pattern set. Both a sweater and beanie! Loving it for it’s easy stitches and slouchy cozy feel. Beginners can do this!
You’re going to need the lovely big needles for this one, the 25mm and 15mm. You’ll start with a little bit of my classic twisted ribbing and then switch to the big needles to continue on a stockinette stitch. Even the beanie is knit with the big needles! If you have the time, this can be done very quickly. Need a new sweater and hat for the weekend?! Check.
I love this set for anything winter. It is so warm. I was sweating just doing the photos! I haven’t tested it yet, but I guarantee in mild winter temps, you def won’t need to sport a jacket over it. Wear it over a long sleeve to hit the slopes!
This pattern can be purchased in my Etsy shop by clicking here!
I’m working on a new design where I’m doing a 2×2 twisted rib stitch and figured I’d give a short tutorial on how to work that.
I use twisted ribbing in all of my patterns (the ones after I learnt it) that require ribbing. I absolutely love the braided, clean, cute look of it. It’s simple, it’s easy, and in my opinion, really elevates the knitwear. Plus, it’s quite fun to do!
Step One- cast on an even number of stitches.
Step two- knit the first two stitches through the back loops on your left hand needle.
Step three- purl the next two stitches through the back loops.
Step four- knit 2 through the back loops.
Step five- purl 2 though the back loops.
Step six- continue working in that pattern to the end of the row.
Continue as many rows as required in 2×2 twisted ribbing.
See how easy? Bonus gorgeous points if you’re using this yarn from We Are Knitters. This is “the wool” in the color called yarnicorn. I literally get heart eyes over this yarn every single time I use it. Truly, you could make any knitwear piece with it and it would turn out beautiful.
super 1 foods in two harbors for roasting hot dogs
I’m fairly confident in saying that being out in nature is the best thing we can do for ourselves. Sitting around a campfire at night in the woods, gazing up at the multitudes of stars in a black sky. Even the mosquitoes buzzing add to the ambience. You feel at peace and the troubles of life and the world seem so small. Tent camping with five kids (my oldest was away at camp) isn’t an easy feat by far, but hiking through the woods, skipping rocks on Lake Superior, splashing on the shore, marveling at the tumbling of the falls, cooking hot dogs over the campfire in the evening, it’s all worth it.
Split rock lighthouse state park has the most underrated, beautiful beach. We spent most of our three day trip there. It’s just a little hike on a trail through the woods, perfect walk for kids. The shore is filled with smooth rocks, the water clean and sparkling, no rough waters in the cove. You have a gorgeous view of the lighthouse up on the cliff and Ellingson island. And no people. Well, some people, but so few that it hardly counts. Black beach on the other hand was incredibly crowded and with the sand being black, it was hot. We only stayed there for about twenty minutes before going back to split rock.
Gooseberry falls was the same situation. Very crowded. I don’t do well with crowds when I have my kids along. They’re running and excitedly trying to get ahead and see everything and my eyes are going wild trying to keep them in sight. But again, worth it. The falls were incredible. There were kids and people swimming in the pools beneath, which would be an amazing experience. I’d love to go back sometime, but midweek when you have guaranteed less crowds.
All the coffee shops we ventured to had fabulous coffee. But I have to give a higher compliment to Dream Cloud coffee, just a few miles outside of two harbors. Their shop is adorable. I walked in there and wanted to pack up my home, sell it, and move in. It had a piano in the back room by the tables, walls lined with books, the aroma of espresso and baked wonders. Which literally were wonders. I got my usual iced mocha, half sweet, extra shot, and a strawberry hand pie. My first mission upon arriving home is figuring out how to recreate that hand pie. It. Was. So. Good.
If you haven’t been to the north shore, you need to add it to your list. I promise you’ll love it. Bring along a knitting project! I suggest booking a cart in campsite at Split Rock Light House state park, but unless you’re quite flexible and can take cancellations, it’s best to reserve weeks in advance.
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