lives

When we do the best that we can,

 

we never know what miracle is wrought in our life,

or in the life of another.

~Helen Keller

Embossed Leaves sock pattern by Mona Schmidt in STR 'winter solstice'

imagination

This world is but a canvas to our imaginations.

~Henry David Thoreau

beatitude

If you see this from your front door...

...the wise woman turns around and does this.

A little drowsing cat is an image of a perfect beatitude.

~Jules Champfleury 

winter play

Look what a three-day weekend can produce!

First up...a new to me yarn: Socktopus Sokkusu Original yarn in "Spring Storm" (I got mine here).

I've never used this yarn before and wanted to give it a whirl...I'm so glad I did. I heart it!

It could be my new favorite yarn. Seriously. 

I. Heart. It.

The pattern...dang, I'll prob'ly get a poopy label for this (smile) but it's of my own making from one of BW's Treasuries.

Is there anything better to do in the depths of winter than to play in new yarn and new patterns?

Nope.

Play on!

Play is the exultation of the possible.

~Martin Buber   

purpose

I am convinced that the universe is under the control of a loving purpose,

and that in the struggle for righteousness man has cosmic companionship.

~Martin Luther King, Jr.

hiver

I could no longer resist casting on for something new. Kind of new.

...I'm sure you'll recognize the pattern...Toasty Twist socks by Teresa Fox,

and the yarn...STR 'Currier and Ives'.

You cannot do a kindness too soon,

for you never know how soon it will be too late.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

winter goodness

Nothing can beat hand knit socks on the needles....and the feet...

and exploring new destinations with a camera in hand and a friend.

Wishing you a great weekend! xo

No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed an uncharted land,

 or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.

~Helen Keller

quiet time

I hope 2012 is treating you well so far!

Lots of knitting was accomplished over my brief vacation (and why is it that one week of vacation seems to go by five times as fast as one week of work?)...but there's a lot left to do...3 socks finished, 3 mates started and in progress...and another sock started and waiting for its turn...and a shawl that was worked on between times. Phew. I need another vacay!! :)

True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.

~St. Francis of Assisi 

Mad Color Weave sock pattern by Tina Lorin in Becoming Art Agave yarn in 'Sanguine Sky'

ahoy 2012

As we look forward to 2012, we want to take the opportunity to extend our gratitude and appreciation to you for taking the time to visit us here at We Heart Yarn! Your presence here is a delight, and it encourages me to keep this little blog rolling along...Thank you, thank you!!

We hope your 2012 is filled with good health, the time to enjoy the love of family and friends, much laughter, and of course...fiber stashing with abandon!! :)

The happiest of New Year's greetings to you and yours!! xoxo