Glimpses of Nikki

Sharing glimpses of my life: adventures with family, things I’m thinking deeply about, how my running is going (or not going), and the things I am creating.

Posts

Road Trip Creations

Jul 22, 2024

A blog about crocheting during our latest road trip

Connections: Try Again Tomorrow

Jul 17, 2024

The story behind a motivational cross stitched inspired by Connections, a New York Times game

Blanket Fever

Jul 4, 2024

What happens when I discover new pattern ideas? Utter fixation!

Crossbody Bag in Chunky Gray

Jun 22, 2024

I made another crochet bag. This time using the moss stitch and thermal stitch. I love how this one turned out.

From the Sidelines: Hudson is a swimmer

Jun 17, 2024

Nikki reflects on what it's like watching Hudson become a confident swimmer. Watching from the sidelines is a joy I never imagined.

Crochet Clutch: The Prototype

Jun 15, 2024

A blog about my first crochet clutch; made in teal. I am lovingly referring to it as the experiment/prototype.

A New Blanket In Progress

Jun 5, 2024

Nikki shares initial excitement (and other emotions) regarding starting another granny square blanket. A big one this time.

Sunburst Square Wall Hanging

May 27, 2024

Reflections of learning a new square pattern and making something new

Notion: Changing the game for me

May 26, 2024

I love Notion. It solves most of note taking and habit tracking needs all in one very user friendly and convenient tool.

Granny Square Blanket 1: Greens for Hudson

May 26, 2024

I reflect on the journey and creation of Hudson’s granny square blanket

Scarf 2: Hudson

May 21, 2024

A blog post about the journey and learnings while making Hudson’s scarf

Scarf 1: Ombre

May 20, 2024

A blog about the first scarf I created for myself.