Category Archives: Gifts

A Hat For A Knitter

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Preeti

My mom has this really lovely friend, Jane.  She is always so well put together.  Imagine a taller, Audrey Hepburn, that’s Jane.  Although, she’s lived in Canada most of her adult life, she is still very British.  That accent… love … Continue reading →

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Doodle Stitchery

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Preeti

My son, Prithvi, is a delightful, talented soul.  He is the quiet one in our family and has always been drawn to creating things with his hands.  I’ve saved pages and pages of his kiddie art which first began during … Continue reading →

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Baby Red

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Preeti

I almost forgot to share finished pictures of this project.  I knit a little baby sweater for another soon-to-arrive bebe using the Baby Sophisticate pattern and Malabrigo (swoon!) yarn. My favorite part about this pattern was the little shawl collar, … Continue reading →

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Wee Wildflower

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Preeti

Isn’t this little sweater just adorable?  This pattern is from one of my favorite designers, Alana Dakos.  Hot off the needles is Wee Wildflower… I think it turned out super cute despite the fact that there is seaming involved (set-in … Continue reading →

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Little Things

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Preeti

With school resuming for the kids tomorrow, it’s time to get back to my usual routine :: crafting, blogging and otherwise. Many of our friends are expecting babies this year and while store-bought baby stuff is adorable, I’d like to … Continue reading →

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End Of The World? Nah!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Preeti

First day of Winter?  Yes! Shortest day of the year?  Yes again!! And life goes on… I’ve got a pile of knitting things to keep my fingers busy. Keeping it real with a peek into my knitting basket, folks! In … Continue reading →

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Daddy’s Day

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Preeti

This year, the kids and I did handmade gifts for Father’s Day. Prithvi baked a chocolate cake from scratch and it was yum-o-delicious!  It was actually quite the feat for a first cake and I’m amazed at how fantastic it … Continue reading →

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Offset Wraplan

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Preeti

I needed a quick handknit gift for a friend’s baby.  Some Rowan Wool Cotton has been burning a hole in my stash for years and years.  I remember buying this when everyone was ga-ga over all things Rowan.  I mean, Rowan … Continue reading →

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December

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Preeti

Even though we have all the other preceding months warning us of December’s arrival, suddenly, it’s here and the crazy Christmas knitting marathon begins. On a whim I decided this year that I would indulge in some Christmas knitting.  If … Continue reading →

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The Accessories Edition

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Preeti

Instant gratification knitting has commenced thanks to the fast approaching holidays. Guaranteed to keep your noggin warm, this hat was a quick knit and was requested by my cousin.  It fits my 3-year-old’s dome (!!) but that was before blocking.  … Continue reading →

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