Category: True Confessions

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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.

Loops and Love: What’s up in my Happy Yarn World

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.

Tried and True: The Best Recipes I’ve Tested So Far

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.

Knit, Purl, and Prose: Reflections on Time, Craft, and Clarity

As I sit and write this post on the twenty-third of January. I’m looking back on the last few months and although I think the year 2025 was a bit of a bust. I’m already regaining my stamina from the sickness I’ve been through the last three years. I realized a few things this last…
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Knit, Purl, and Prose: Crafting Comfort in Yarn and Food

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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Knit, Purl, and Prose: A Three-Month Journey with Our Special Kitty

The last two, almost three months have been a whirlwind. So I’m going to play a bit of catching up on life stuff. Before Thanksgiving 2025, I ended up taking in a stray cat. This little king was attracted to my house by our cat, which may go outside on a runner only for his…
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Reflections and Resolutions: What We Learned in 2025

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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Knit, Purl and Prose: Life Updates

As I work a month ahead, it is still October as I write this. Here’s an update regarding the vitamin D deficiency. I’m still below normal according to the latest blood test this month. They are increasing my daily amount to fix this issue. However, my sleep routine is getting better. I’m getting to bed…
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Knit, Purl and Prose: Stitching Stories

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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Knit, Purl, and Prose: Finding Your Rhythm in Dual Creative Outlets

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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