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My dad (born the year of the rat) wanted a knitted plushie to go with my mom’s snake from my previous post. He took a picture of them together on the kitchen table. ❤️
Hope you have a happy spring, friends. 🌱
Rat pattern: Rabbit Hole Knits, Snake pattern: Natty Knits Designs
🐍 It’s my Mama’s year. ❤️ I just finished knitting this for her and my Papa. Some say that the snake is a symbol of healing, resilience, and longevity, and that the color blue will bring good luck this year. I hope it’s all true. Wishing everyone peace, good health, and strength. ✨
Knit snake pattern: Natty Knits Designs, Crochet Chinese lantern pattern: Ollie Holly Crochet, Yarn: Berroco Vintage - Sapphire
The cozy socks I finished on New Year’s Eve and my first finished knit of 2025. Scrappy socks for scrappy times.
(I just looked up the meaning of “scrappy times” after typing that to make sure I was using it correctly. Yup, sounds right:
“Scrappy times refers to a period where one is facing challenging or difficult circumstances, often requiring resourcefulness, determination, and a willingness to fight through obstacles, even with limited resources.
Key aspects of being scrappy: resilient, resourceful, creative, determined, adaptable”)
The past couple of months have been challenging, but I’m learning a lot, getting things done, and focusing on what matters most. I’m lucky and thankful I have my husband and my knitting to turn to when I feel overwhelmed. I’m sending lots of love, comfort, and strength out there to everyone who needs it. ❤️ Scrappy New Year, friends.
