The Humble Hobbyist vol.10

Let It Snow 🎶 and Christmas gift knitting

I’ve spent the last two weeks resting, enjoying the company of friends and family, and having fun taking a load off. This time has felt nostalgic; akin to coming home during college breaks where all responsibilities were put on hold. I don’t get to do that much in my “adult” life so I was grateful to experience it once again. I hope that this season has brought you a slice of joy, peace, and comfort, in whatever form you needed most.

A jigsaw puzzle I started for the holidays

---

Piano

We did not manage a recital for Christmas BUT I was able to successfully play “Let It Snow” all the way through 😊.

Not too shabby, eh?

I think I might be starting to enjoy piano but don’t tell my instructor 🤫😂

---

Knitting

I hadn’t planned any Christmas gift knits but the knitting frenzy won out.

My oldest sister asked if I’d make her a scarf a few months back so I surprised her for Christmas. When I asked for inspiration she said, “the Lenny Kravitz scarf, but low grade.”

I settled on the Mistake Rib scarf pattern by Purl Soho, made with yarn that I got in Berlin. I think it foot the bill!

Me seeing how “Lenny Kravitz” the scarf really was

I also made my mom a pair of socks that are super cozy and perfect for lounging around the house. The fuchsia Lettlopi yarn was absolutely beautiful and I look forward to working with it again.

The coziest wool socks

The knitting mojo has been real!!! I have a few other projects on the needles that I hope to share soon 🥰; they’re being worked up with yarn from Berlin and Copenhagen — the trip that keeps on giving.

---

Happy 2024 peeps! I’m wishing you all a very happy new year; may it surpass your wildest dreams! ✨

What’re you looking forward to this year? Any new hobbies on the horizon? 👀

Until next time,

TGM