handmade by stefanie

Over the weekend, I spring cleaned my craft library! My bookcase was about ready to burst, and I didn't have room for any of the newest acquisitions. Clearly, it was time to clear out some of the books and magazines that I most likely would never use, resulting in a HUGE pile of mostly magazines (and a few books) which will be looking for a new home. In addition to organizing everything a little better, I also made sure that my Ravelry library was up-to-date, adding in anything that wasn't already listed and deleting all of the books and magazines that I no longer own. Naturally, I didn't make any progress on turning some WIPs into FOs, but maybe next weekend I'll get that WIP basket spring cleaned...

Last fall, Jen Geigley put out a new book of patterns called Everyday , the follow up to 2015's Weekend . As the tech editor for both books, I can't even pretend to give an impartial review, so instead I will share a few of my favorites from Jen's latest collection & let you draw your own conclusions: Moonstone in Manos del Uruguay Maxima Leo in Briggs & Little Country Roving Aura in Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool Eris in Lux Adorna 100% Cashmere Bulky Equinox in Bijou Basin Ranch Xanadu 100% Cashmere What I love about these designs is that they are simple yet interesting to knit - by that I mean, there aren't a lot of complicated stitch patterns or charts or crazy construction elements that require your undivided attention. But there are interesting design elements that keep the knitter engaged, if that makes sense. Also, I feel like nearly all of them would look just as amazing in handspun yarn, of which I hav...