Tea on the go

Nothing is better on a cold day, than a comforting cup of tea! This simple knit teabag pouch is perfect for carrying 2 or 3 tea bags and a couple of packets of sugar. No more searching at the bottom of my bag for a tea bag.  Now everything I need is together.

I found a free pattern written by Julie Tarsha.  I used bits of leftover cotton yarn and in no time my tea bag pouch was complete.  You can find the pattern at Simply Notable.com

Now I must run. It’s time to put my feet up, and enjoy a cup of tea.

When pigs fly!

 

Did you know that the phrase “When pigs fly!” originated from a Scottish Proverb…

Pigs may fly, but it is not likely.

While this delightful guy may never take flight, he did fly off my knitting needles. Continue reading “When pigs fly!”

Amazing Grace – Freedom Seekers #8

Many of us are familiar with the song “Amazing Grace”. Today it is often associated with funerals and the promise of our eternal life. During the Civil War it was popular with slaves and abolitionists, and encouraged them to seek freedom that would come either in this life or after.  Harriet Beecher Stowe references the song in her book Uncle Tom’s Cabin. But do you know who wrote this song? Continue reading “Amazing Grace – Freedom Seekers #8”

I took the plunge!

Well, the day I always knew was coming, has arrived!

I took the plunge!

I bought my first pattern!

Now I know what you are thinking … I have been knitting for 6 years and have never purchased a pattern.  With so many wonderful free patterns available online (and a few books borrowed from the local library), I have never felt the need to purchase knitting patterns – until now. Continue reading “I took the plunge!”