Knit, Purl, and Prose: Life Updates
A heartfelt update on grief, loss, and health scares, sharing a difficult goodbye, ongoing tests, and hope for healing through 2026.
Exploring Relationships, Love, and Life
Four finished knits and a crochet update: a scarf set, scrubby gifts, a hat, and a shawl—plus my current WIPs and monogamous knitting plans.
Lady Velvet Peterson shares the best recipes she’s tested so far, starting with Ina Garten’s delicious coq au vin and garlic mashed potatoes.
I’ve designated this week for what I am crafting or cooking. Maybe later I’ll decide to share these in separate posts. I enjoy cooking from scratch, and the older I get, the more I appreciate taking the time to do just that. On the Needles I’ve been going through my WIPs and what I would…
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As 2025 comes to a close, I can’t help but feel unimpressed by the year overall. Because of my health issues, my progress was much slower this year. Yet amidst these struggles, I discovered patience with myself. A lesson that, though hard-earned, has offered me a glimmer of personal growth. I’m optimistic and resolved to…
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This month has been great. I’ve been feeling better and sleeping a bit more regularly. I’ve worked on a few knitting-related things. Working on getting a routine in place, and hope to resume editing next month. For the crafty side of things: I learned brioche knitting and completed a small ear warmer using the technique.…
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I know my writing has been sporadic this year and not my plan at all, but sometimes when life throws you a curveball, you have to adapt. So, I’m doing just that. I’m still working on AFWLA. The edit is coming along, albeit much slower than I had planned. I’ve been sleeping again, and that’s…
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