About

Hello friends,

I’m so happy you’ve found your way here to my little yarn-obsessed corner of the internet. You may have seen my older blog before, but I felt it was time for a change... a fresh space where I can share my love of yarn, crafting, and community in a more personal way.

My name is Kim, and I’m a 45-year-old yarn lover and self-proclaimed crazy crafting lady.

Let me tell you a little bit about what brought me to knitting and crochet, and I truly hope you’ll share your story with me, too.

I’ve been married to my soulmate since 2006. We met at work in 2000, started dating in 2004, and I quickly fell in love with him and his wonderful family. Then our lives changed forever. We were on the phone with his mom as she was telling us her location on the interstate because she had a flat tire. In the blink of an eye, that conversation became one we will never forget.

Another driver, who was driving recklessly at 85 miles per hour, swerved and hit her car. The sound of metal crunching, the shattering of glass, and her screams will forever be etched in my memory. My husband rushed to her side while I called 911. The force of the impact caused severe head trauma and swelling in her brain, which eventually led to early-onset Alzheimer’s.

That moment changed everything for our family and gave me a new role to fill.

During her recovery, I started researching ways to help support her memory and came across studies on how repetitive motions like knitting and crochet can help stimulate the brain and even slow the progression of certain diseases. My mother-in-law had grown up in Austria, where knitting and crochet were a part of everyday life, though I had never actually seen her doing them myself.

So I decided I would learn. I wanted to be able to encourage her to return to something familiar and comforting, something that might help her as her disease progressed.

On December 28, 2012, armed with a skein of Red Heart yarn and a Boye I Taught Myself to Crochet kit, I picked up a hook for the first time while homesick with the flu. Just a few days later, I discovered Ravelry and signed up, completely unaware what I was getting myself into.

Since then, I’ve used Ravelry to track my yarns, projects, and growing pattern stash. Over the years, I’ve truly embraced both knitting and crochet, learning everything I can from so many talented designers and teachers. My hope is to continue growing in my skills so I can share what I’ve learned and encourage others along the way.

Outside of crafting, I’m also a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom. Our decision to homeschool actually ties back to that same life-changing moment. It allowed me to be home and available to care for my mother-in-law while still being present with our kids. Homeschooling has its challenges and takes plenty of coffee, but it’s also been one of the most rewarding choices we’ve ever made as a family.

Crafting has become so much more than a hobby for me. It’s been a source of healing, connection, and joy. Whether it’s a quiet evening spent with yarn in hand, a shared laugh over a dropped stitch, or the thrill of finishing a project that once felt impossible, this creative journey continues to remind me of the beauty found in simple things.

Through this space, I hope to share not only patterns and projects but stories, encouragement, and inspiration. My goal is to build a cozy little corner on the internet where yarn lovers, makers, and dreamers can gather, a place where we can learn from one another, celebrate creativity, and find joy in the handmade life.

So grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and stay awhile. I’m so glad you’re here.

With love and yarn,
Kim

          

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