Pam
@kalais2.bsky.social
Southwest MI
Let’s pretend I wrote something clever here.
Let’s pretend I wrote something clever here.
4 WIPs currently on needles for #showmeyourknits
1) Kaizen cardigan, set aside because I’m going to have to do some major tweaking of shoulders to get a good fit
2) summer top for my daughter, waiting for her to visit and try it on before finishing length
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#WIPWednesday #knitsky
1) Kaizen cardigan, set aside because I’m going to have to do some major tweaking of shoulders to get a good fit
2) summer top for my daughter, waiting for her to visit and try it on before finishing length
(continued)
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#WIPWednesday #knitsky
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
4 WIPs currently on needles for #showmeyourknits
1) Kaizen cardigan, set aside because I’m going to have to do some major tweaking of shoulders to get a good fit
2) summer top for my daughter, waiting for her to visit and try it on before finishing length
(continued)
🧶
#WIPWednesday #knitsky
1) Kaizen cardigan, set aside because I’m going to have to do some major tweaking of shoulders to get a good fit
2) summer top for my daughter, waiting for her to visit and try it on before finishing length
(continued)
🧶
#WIPWednesday #knitsky
Made a cowl with the leftover angora from Alaska sweater. No pattern- the pine tree stitch uses multiples of 16 +1, plus I added 6 garter stitches on each end for buttons & buttonholes. It’s soooo airy & soft!
🧶 Queensland Lapin in Marshmallow
4mm needles
#knitsky #finishedobjectFriday
🧶 Queensland Lapin in Marshmallow
4mm needles
#knitsky #finishedobjectFriday
November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Made a cowl with the leftover angora from Alaska sweater. No pattern- the pine tree stitch uses multiples of 16 +1, plus I added 6 garter stitches on each end for buttons & buttonholes. It’s soooo airy & soft!
🧶 Queensland Lapin in Marshmallow
4mm needles
#knitsky #finishedobjectFriday
🧶 Queensland Lapin in Marshmallow
4mm needles
#knitsky #finishedobjectFriday
Finished!
This is going to be my not-ugly Christmas sweater.My first attempt at color work, so I’ve included a picture of floats, I think they’re ok?
🧶 Since I have some of the angora left, I’m going to make a simple cowl to wear with it. Already cast on, it’s dreamy soft. #wipwednesday #knitsky
This is going to be my not-ugly Christmas sweater.My first attempt at color work, so I’ve included a picture of floats, I think they’re ok?
🧶 Since I have some of the angora left, I’m going to make a simple cowl to wear with it. Already cast on, it’s dreamy soft. #wipwednesday #knitsky
October 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Finished!
This is going to be my not-ugly Christmas sweater.My first attempt at color work, so I’ve included a picture of floats, I think they’re ok?
🧶 Since I have some of the angora left, I’m going to make a simple cowl to wear with it. Already cast on, it’s dreamy soft. #wipwednesday #knitsky
This is going to be my not-ugly Christmas sweater.My first attempt at color work, so I’ve included a picture of floats, I think they’re ok?
🧶 Since I have some of the angora left, I’m going to make a simple cowl to wear with it. Already cast on, it’s dreamy soft. #wipwednesday #knitsky
Today’s mission is to finish the second sleeve. I’m getting close!
#AlaskaSweater
Also looking for a free pattern for 325 yards of bulky wool 🧶 thinking a textured scarf, any recommendations?
#knitsky
#AlaskaSweater
Also looking for a free pattern for 325 yards of bulky wool 🧶 thinking a textured scarf, any recommendations?
#knitsky
October 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Today’s mission is to finish the second sleeve. I’m getting close!
#AlaskaSweater
Also looking for a free pattern for 325 yards of bulky wool 🧶 thinking a textured scarf, any recommendations?
#knitsky
#AlaskaSweater
Also looking for a free pattern for 325 yards of bulky wool 🧶 thinking a textured scarf, any recommendations?
#knitsky
Good morning #knitsky
Back from a road trip that gave me lots of knitting time. I have several WIPs going, here are the two I took with me, details of each in alt. 🧶
Back from a road trip that gave me lots of knitting time. I have several WIPs going, here are the two I took with me, details of each in alt. 🧶
October 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Good morning #knitsky
Back from a road trip that gave me lots of knitting time. I have several WIPs going, here are the two I took with me, details of each in alt. 🧶
Back from a road trip that gave me lots of knitting time. I have several WIPs going, here are the two I took with me, details of each in alt. 🧶
Back from a long weekend chasing waterfalls
October 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Back from a long weekend chasing waterfalls
Photography fans- Light and Shade exhibit is open in Auckland 5th - 14th Sept. in Auckland, NZ. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/cancer-ba...
Watch: 'Really humbling' - Kiwi photographers' generous response overwhelms cancer battler
An exhibition for Jason Oxenham will raise money for his expensive treatment in China.
www.nzherald.co.nz
September 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Photography fans- Light and Shade exhibit is open in Auckland 5th - 14th Sept. in Auckland, NZ. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/cancer-ba...
I am so excited for this! Holly & Ivy scarf by Abbie Tilden, free knitting pattern on Ravelry. If you make it, there are a couple errors in written instructions but the charts are accurate. I made a few modifications, if curious keep reading…
August 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I am so excited for this! Holly & Ivy scarf by Abbie Tilden, free knitting pattern on Ravelry. If you make it, there are a couple errors in written instructions but the charts are accurate. I made a few modifications, if curious keep reading…
Drive through happiness🌻
#puremichigan
#puremichigan
August 30, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Drive through happiness🌻
#puremichigan
#puremichigan
Saturday staycation splurges:
Pastries at Ondo in Ann Arbor then to Kerrytown Market for West Michigan blueberry balsamic at Fustini’s and yarn shopping at Spun (🧶 already cast on). Then happy hour at Maiz in Depot town,Ypsilanti- a family favorite from my daughter’s time at EMU.
Pastries at Ondo in Ann Arbor then to Kerrytown Market for West Michigan blueberry balsamic at Fustini’s and yarn shopping at Spun (🧶 already cast on). Then happy hour at Maiz in Depot town,Ypsilanti- a family favorite from my daughter’s time at EMU.
August 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Saturday staycation splurges:
Pastries at Ondo in Ann Arbor then to Kerrytown Market for West Michigan blueberry balsamic at Fustini’s and yarn shopping at Spun (🧶 already cast on). Then happy hour at Maiz in Depot town,Ypsilanti- a family favorite from my daughter’s time at EMU.
Pastries at Ondo in Ann Arbor then to Kerrytown Market for West Michigan blueberry balsamic at Fustini’s and yarn shopping at Spun (🧶 already cast on). Then happy hour at Maiz in Depot town,Ypsilanti- a family favorite from my daughter’s time at EMU.
Today’s staycation treats:
hot & iced coffee flights from The Modern Well in Lawton
Shopping in downtown Paw Paw
Tastings at St. Julian winery which led to us bringing home a growler of Gingerbread hard cider (it’s on sale!)
Lunch at Paw Paw Brewing Co. Pro tip- the poutine is massive.
hot & iced coffee flights from The Modern Well in Lawton
Shopping in downtown Paw Paw
Tastings at St. Julian winery which led to us bringing home a growler of Gingerbread hard cider (it’s on sale!)
Lunch at Paw Paw Brewing Co. Pro tip- the poutine is massive.
August 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Today’s staycation treats:
hot & iced coffee flights from The Modern Well in Lawton
Shopping in downtown Paw Paw
Tastings at St. Julian winery which led to us bringing home a growler of Gingerbread hard cider (it’s on sale!)
Lunch at Paw Paw Brewing Co. Pro tip- the poutine is massive.
hot & iced coffee flights from The Modern Well in Lawton
Shopping in downtown Paw Paw
Tastings at St. Julian winery which led to us bringing home a growler of Gingerbread hard cider (it’s on sale!)
Lunch at Paw Paw Brewing Co. Pro tip- the poutine is massive.
More staycation adventures:
☕️ iced & hot flights at 2nd & Main in Niles
a few hours at the beach, then a yarn stop in Bridgman at Sandpiper.
🧶 gorgeous natural winter white baby suri alpaca/silk blend said take me home and how could I say no?
☕️ iced & hot flights at 2nd & Main in Niles
a few hours at the beach, then a yarn stop in Bridgman at Sandpiper.
🧶 gorgeous natural winter white baby suri alpaca/silk blend said take me home and how could I say no?
August 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
More staycation adventures:
☕️ iced & hot flights at 2nd & Main in Niles
a few hours at the beach, then a yarn stop in Bridgman at Sandpiper.
🧶 gorgeous natural winter white baby suri alpaca/silk blend said take me home and how could I say no?
☕️ iced & hot flights at 2nd & Main in Niles
a few hours at the beach, then a yarn stop in Bridgman at Sandpiper.
🧶 gorgeous natural winter white baby suri alpaca/silk blend said take me home and how could I say no?
Some days in SW Michigan are simply wonderful…
My daughter is visiting from Denver so yesterday we meandered, enjoying the cooler weather.
Blueberry doughnuts from Corey Lake Orchard
Chai from Savage Bean Company
Up next- new vinyl
My daughter is visiting from Denver so yesterday we meandered, enjoying the cooler weather.
Blueberry doughnuts from Corey Lake Orchard
Chai from Savage Bean Company
Up next- new vinyl
August 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Some days in SW Michigan are simply wonderful…
My daughter is visiting from Denver so yesterday we meandered, enjoying the cooler weather.
Blueberry doughnuts from Corey Lake Orchard
Chai from Savage Bean Company
Up next- new vinyl
My daughter is visiting from Denver so yesterday we meandered, enjoying the cooler weather.
Blueberry doughnuts from Corey Lake Orchard
Chai from Savage Bean Company
Up next- new vinyl
Congrats to #showmeyourknits on one year of building community!
Sharing the finished version of my mermaid socks. The 4th pair of socks I’ve knit this year/ever. I found the scallop stitch on YouTube and improvised based on sock patterns by Lauren @abeeinthebonnet.bsky.social
Sharing the finished version of my mermaid socks. The 4th pair of socks I’ve knit this year/ever. I found the scallop stitch on YouTube and improvised based on sock patterns by Lauren @abeeinthebonnet.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Congrats to #showmeyourknits on one year of building community!
Sharing the finished version of my mermaid socks. The 4th pair of socks I’ve knit this year/ever. I found the scallop stitch on YouTube and improvised based on sock patterns by Lauren @abeeinthebonnet.bsky.social
Sharing the finished version of my mermaid socks. The 4th pair of socks I’ve knit this year/ever. I found the scallop stitch on YouTube and improvised based on sock patterns by Lauren @abeeinthebonnet.bsky.social
For no other reason that that it’s Monday, here are some elk frolicking in Rocky Mountain National Park
#rockymountainnationalpark #rmnp #protectnps
#rockymountainnationalpark #rmnp #protectnps
July 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
For no other reason that that it’s Monday, here are some elk frolicking in Rocky Mountain National Park
#rockymountainnationalpark #rmnp #protectnps
#rockymountainnationalpark #rmnp #protectnps
It’s finished!
Knitted Summer Lotus blouse by Maria Sølvtofte for Hobbii
🧶 Truevalue Mohair Cashmere blend in Misty Purple
Modifications- decreased sleeves 2 st every 5 rows, and didn’t finish edges with i-cord. Instead, did stretchy bind off then crocheted slip stitch border below.
#knitsky
Knitted Summer Lotus blouse by Maria Sølvtofte for Hobbii
🧶 Truevalue Mohair Cashmere blend in Misty Purple
Modifications- decreased sleeves 2 st every 5 rows, and didn’t finish edges with i-cord. Instead, did stretchy bind off then crocheted slip stitch border below.
#knitsky
Progress post:
Summer Lotus in purple mohair has become my evening project, while the cardigan I posted yesterday is what I work on in the mornings with my coffee. One arm left, plus binding off the bottom once I’m sure of length.
Summer Lotus in purple mohair has become my evening project, while the cardigan I posted yesterday is what I work on in the mornings with my coffee. One arm left, plus binding off the bottom once I’m sure of length.
July 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It’s finished!
Knitted Summer Lotus blouse by Maria Sølvtofte for Hobbii
🧶 Truevalue Mohair Cashmere blend in Misty Purple
Modifications- decreased sleeves 2 st every 5 rows, and didn’t finish edges with i-cord. Instead, did stretchy bind off then crocheted slip stitch border below.
#knitsky
Knitted Summer Lotus blouse by Maria Sølvtofte for Hobbii
🧶 Truevalue Mohair Cashmere blend in Misty Purple
Modifications- decreased sleeves 2 st every 5 rows, and didn’t finish edges with i-cord. Instead, did stretchy bind off then crocheted slip stitch border below.
#knitsky
Progress post:
Summer Lotus in purple mohair has become my evening project, while the cardigan I posted yesterday is what I work on in the mornings with my coffee. One arm left, plus binding off the bottom once I’m sure of length.
Summer Lotus in purple mohair has become my evening project, while the cardigan I posted yesterday is what I work on in the mornings with my coffee. One arm left, plus binding off the bottom once I’m sure of length.
July 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Progress post:
Summer Lotus in purple mohair has become my evening project, while the cardigan I posted yesterday is what I work on in the mornings with my coffee. One arm left, plus binding off the bottom once I’m sure of length.
Summer Lotus in purple mohair has become my evening project, while the cardigan I posted yesterday is what I work on in the mornings with my coffee. One arm left, plus binding off the bottom once I’m sure of length.
Newest knitting project is Kaizen cardigan, a pattern found at Universal Yarn. I was unable to get the cotton/linen blend 🧶 recommended, so I’m using Salvage 95% cotton by Knit Picks in color Less is More.
Enjoying the pattern so far, have the back and left side done, working on right side now.
Enjoying the pattern so far, have the back and left side done, working on right side now.
July 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Newest knitting project is Kaizen cardigan, a pattern found at Universal Yarn. I was unable to get the cotton/linen blend 🧶 recommended, so I’m using Salvage 95% cotton by Knit Picks in color Less is More.
Enjoying the pattern so far, have the back and left side done, working on right side now.
Enjoying the pattern so far, have the back and left side done, working on right side now.
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As a diversion from doomscrolling: a new cast on, Summer Lotus. Free raglan pattern found on Hobbii website, designed by Maria Sølvtofte. 🧶 Truevalue Misty Purple mohair synthetic blend.
Also, I’m desperate for hillside shade garden inspo to inspire action on this dirt pile, help🙏
As a diversion from doomscrolling: a new cast on, Summer Lotus. Free raglan pattern found on Hobbii website, designed by Maria Sølvtofte. 🧶 Truevalue Misty Purple mohair synthetic blend.
Also, I’m desperate for hillside shade garden inspo to inspire action on this dirt pile, help🙏
June 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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As a diversion from doomscrolling: a new cast on, Summer Lotus. Free raglan pattern found on Hobbii website, designed by Maria Sølvtofte. 🧶 Truevalue Misty Purple mohair synthetic blend.
Also, I’m desperate for hillside shade garden inspo to inspire action on this dirt pile, help🙏
As a diversion from doomscrolling: a new cast on, Summer Lotus. Free raglan pattern found on Hobbii website, designed by Maria Sølvtofte. 🧶 Truevalue Misty Purple mohair synthetic blend.
Also, I’m desperate for hillside shade garden inspo to inspire action on this dirt pile, help🙏
In need of landscaping suggestions. I have a steep, dirt slope (recent excavation) in need of a plan. No budget atm for hardscape- no steps, waterfalls,etc. Dense clay soil, shade. I think zone 5, Southwest Michigan. If you have a pretty, shady hill, pls post pics!
#landscapedesign #garden #backyard
#landscapedesign #garden #backyard
June 27, 2025 at 3:38 AM
In need of landscaping suggestions. I have a steep, dirt slope (recent excavation) in need of a plan. No budget atm for hardscape- no steps, waterfalls,etc. Dense clay soil, shade. I think zone 5, Southwest Michigan. If you have a pretty, shady hill, pls post pics!
#landscapedesign #garden #backyard
#landscapedesign #garden #backyard
June 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM