January 2018

WIP It Wednesday

Published on January 31, 2018July 16, 2020 by stashnanigans1 Comment

Since I did finally finish my first pair for Box O Sox 2018, my size 0 HiYa HiYa circular was open for a new pair of socks to be cast on. As I planned, I started the Hugs and Chocolate Kisses socks with Dream in Color Smooshy in “Spicy Smooches.”

I do enjoy a twisted rib for cuffs on socks…a little out of the ordinary. I ended up with one and a half repeats of the rib. And now on to the first six rows of the X and O Lace Pattern.

#TBT Review: The Bluest Eye

Published on January 25, 2018February 6, 2018 by stashnanigansLeave a comment

Book Title: The Bluest Eye

Author: Toni Morrison

Genre: Literary fiction

Published Date: November 28, 1993

This #TBT review was originally posted on February 28, 2008 and was read for a number of reading challenges: My Year of Living Dangerously, A to Z Authors (M); and 101 Books in 1,001 Days. Continue reading “#TBT Review: The Bluest Eye” →

Plans for a Hugs, Kisses and an Olympic Trip

Published on January 24, 2018July 16, 2020 by stashnanigansLeave a comment

Since visually, other than one completed Crusoe, my knitting progress looked very similar to last week. I thought that today I would share my knitting plans for the future…goal knits and what I have in the works for February. Continue reading “Plans for a Hugs, Kisses and an Olympic Trip” →

To Abandon or Not?

Published on January 23, 2018February 1, 2018 by stashnanigansLeave a comment

As I’ve written before, for me, the hallmark of a good book is the fact that I can’t possibly put it down. For the most part, these books fit into the thriller and suspense genre. Although there have been novels in the past, l’d classify as literary fiction, which moved me to my core that fit the bill. Thought provoking and deep. Continue reading “To Abandon or Not?” →

Getting Back to Purloined Mondays

Published on January 22, 2018February 1, 2018 by stashnanigansLeave a comment

It’s been a while since we had a little Q&A on a Monday…purloining again courtesy of Kathy B at Compassionknit in Wisconsin. Here goes: Continue reading “Getting Back to Purloined Mondays” →