fall is autumn

Now that October is here and in full swing, I'm really excited to be dressing for fall. I'm a sucker for anything cozy, cableknitted, or just downright comfy. Ya know, the 3 C's of cold weather. I plan on doing a lot of my own knitting this year and wearing my own creations (as long as they turn out ok). I've recently been introduced Ravelry.com, a free site for knitters and crocheters.

Grab a hot apple cider and take a look my inspiration for this years fall season.

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All images are from my Pinterest account, included are the original links.

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look what i made!

When my Bff was getting closer to her due date, all I could think about was what can I get her that means a little more. I thought and thought, and all I could come up with was the practical things, clothes, diapers, and other day to day things. That's when I decided to make her something. I needed to pick something that was gender friendly, the sex of the baby was a surprise, as well as wanting to challenge myself. My knitting skills had been growing and once I put the 2 together, I came across this cute pattern that was super easy! (even for a slightly above beginner knitter). I decided on brown and tan, this way they'd look like little leather mary jane's. As you can tell, I should have used the newborn sizing not the regular, but oh well, Maddie will grow into them.

The most wonderful time of the year

I'm a Christmas baby, through and through. It helps that my birthday is on Christmas Day, but I love everything to do with the season. I have a wide collection of classic Christmas movies which I watch every year. I simply can't wait till Starbucks puts out their Christmas cups. i can't resist the urge to make snowmen, and snow angels every time it snows (which you saw in my first post!), and as soon as December 1st hits, my preset radio stations switch around and Christmas carols take over the number 1 spot!

This year, things are a little different, seeing as I'm on the other side of the country. Vancouver did manage to have 1 snow fall so far (it was mayhem! 5 cm, oh my! I'm from Ontario, that's nothing people!), it lasted about a day and a half before it was melted by rain, so I squeezed in a little outdoor fun.

My family and I have a lot of traditions during this time of year. I can't wait to see them, we head home DEC 14th, and we'll be home for about 3 weeks. One of my favourite things is that we all still make Christmas lists....yes, I know Christmas isn't all about gifts and presents, but we like to spoil each other a little bit now and then. Its the thought that counts, and seeing their face and knowing you helped make their day is a great feeling.

Seeing that I've just moved across the country and still currently looking for work, I've had to make this year a little bit of a home-made Christmas. This just means a little more time and effort put into the gifts i give the ones i love. This thought, I like, it warms my heart.

Here's a sneak peek of a few things I'm working on.....