Finally, Block 2

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Tara Jo

Traveling afghan knit block 2…

I have been SO intimidated by this block and have started it a few times and then given up when I got to anything that wasn’t just k or p.

After some encouraging words and some clarifications from a great group of crafters, (thanks #x-crafting if you are reading this) I decided to take some time this weekend to go for it.

So here we are, I am 9 rows in and there are some sl1 & sm so far and I am killing it 🙂

Thank you Nomad Stitches for a block that is challenging but manageable

For more information on the traveling afghan (both knit and crochet options available) Click Here https://www.twoofwands.com/travelingafghans

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I cannot believe it!

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Tara Jo
Block 1 is done!
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The saga continues

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Tara Jo

Man, I am really getting a lot of blog time from this dang block.

Today at work I grabbed my knitting to knock out a row or 2 and lo and behold my empty needle was nowhere to be found. I went out and checked the car but didn’t see it.

Had the kiddo at home check around where I usually stash my knitting but no luck.

As I left the office there was my poor needle sans row counter laying in the parking lot. It wasn’t broken but it was pretty roughed up, no more smoothly passing a stitch from one needle to the other.

Poor thing.
I can’t believe it didn’t actually break

And they were the only size 8 needles in my house…


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But, I decided to check YAYB (yet another yarn bag) in the craft cave and lo and behold an old forgotten project on some longer metal needles, no one knows what it was supposed to be when fully formed so off it came and I knitted my poor little block onto the new needles

There we go, now we can see it not all scrunched up

I am about halfway done and getting psyched up to start block 2, clearly it won’t take as long as this one 🙂

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Loving this color…

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Tara Jo

I grabbed this because it had a few rows on my size 8 needles which is what I needed for this 1st afghan block, but the more I see it the more I love it. I am not generally a fan of yellow, but this one is really growing on me. My original plan was to use different colors of whatever I have for each block but now I am giving serious thought to making more in this same color. What do you think?

I have many jillions of different colors of the Lily Sugar and Cream (of which this yellow is one)

Progress is being made! Next up. Row 17!
This color, though…
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Here we go again

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Tara Jo

So the Traveling Afghan block 2 pattern is now available. So that is exciting except it looks way more complicated than I’m ready for and due to multiple restarts I am on row 10 of the first block… Again.

It does seem a bit neater this time around, I think this is try number 4?

So I will power through and finish this one and try to find my knitting cheat sheet book and figure out how to knit from a chart (sweet jesus)

Thank you Nomad Stitches for block 2!

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Regency Mage Series by Joyce Harmon

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Tara Jo

” A magical sequel to Pride and Prejudice. ”

These were the only words I needed to read to drag me right into this world. This is a 4 book series, and follows Mary Bennet as she learns that magic is in the world and she herself can use it.

We get to spend time with some of the characters you may know if you have read Pride and Prejudice, and even if you haven’t there is plenty of detail to make sure you know who is who.

She faces many supernatural foes as she tries to save the world and keep her secret safe.

I really enjoyed this series and I am really hoping for more!

Regency Mage
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Can’t we all just knit along

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Tara Jo

I stumbled on a post the other day for an international knit/crochet along project sponsored by Lion Brand and hosted by Two of Wands
Please click links above for a kit and full details on the traveling afghans

I was intrigued and shared the link with my mother. She has opted to do the crochet while I will do the knitting.

I will be posting pictures of my progress here, there will be a new pattern every two weeks for your knitting or crocheting pleasure. By the end, we will have 24 10×10 squares to put together in a 4×6 configuration. If you decide to join in, shoot me a message and let me know, we can work together!

Is it ramen? Or is it an unfinished knitting project being pulled out to use for something else!?
5 rows down, 55 to go!
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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Tara Jo

I did not realize when starting this book that is was not only about the WPA packhorse librarians (which is why I wanted to read it) but also about the Blue People of Kentucky

I was fascinated from the very first page when it mentions blue skin and knew for sure I wasn’t reading a scifi/fantasy novel. 

The book delves into both the discrimination and abuse the Blue People faced as well as quite a bit of detail on what the librarians faced both in the administrative tasks of their jobs and the deliveries themselves. 

To my delight, we also learned about some of the science behind WHY they are blue. 

I definitely would recommend this book to friends 

Packhorse librarians ready to start delivering books

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Back on the better health train

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Tara Jo

On Aug 13 we jumped back into ‘get healthier’ mode.

We are doing keto and cardio

We are eating good foods and getting some exercise.

My migraines seem to finally be under control so hopefully more bike rides are in our immediate future

A sampling of our meals these last 2 weeks.Bacon cheeseburger skilletGrilles chicken and asparagus Egg salad and baconSpam and eggs

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The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Tara Jo
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As Emmeline grows up with her father on an island all their own, she doesn’t even realize that there are other people outside their little world. As she grows up she learns from her father that smells can be nearly magical triggers for memories of all kinds, her own and others

After a tragedy changes her circumstances greatly she is suddenly thrust into a new world where she has to learn to trust others. As she seeks the truth about herself and her family she learns what really matters.

Certain smells can bring me immediately to long lost memories, so i was intrigued by this story and look forward to reading other stories by this author.

Book received from Netgalley for pre release review

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