About Me

Hi there! My name is Kristine and you've stumbled across (or, even better, intentionally visited!) the blog that goes along with my little business, Peasblossom Creations.  I'm glad you're here!

This blog will have updates on what I'm making, thinking, designing, and doing in the craft world and the real world.  But first, an introduction is in order.

Who: I'm Kristine!  I am a twenty-something knitter-sewer-crafter who spends her free time working on a Master's in Library and Information Science from the UW in Seattle.  I also like to read (see over there on the left for what I'm currently reading) and I watch a little TV (True Blood, anyone?).  I cook a bit too, but mostly because I need to eat to continue knitting, not out of love of food (with the exception of peanut butter & Triscuit sandwiches, which just may be the happiest thing on Earth, but I don't know if that counts as cooking).  I do enjoy cooking and baking for other people; who doesn't love a nice dinner party?  I like bright, happy and really rich, vibrant colors.  Burnt orange doesn't do it for me.

What: I make handmade crafts. I knit. I sew. I've relatively recently discovered the bliss that is a paper store. I've recently taken up sock knitting and I've been working on designing some sweaters.

Where: I currently (April 7, 2013) live on Capitol Hill in Seattle, Washington.  I live there with a number of house plants that is increasing at an alarming rate. I'm working at Nordstrom as an reporting analyst.

When: All the time!

Why: There are lots of reasons why.  Crafting is something I am going to be doing anyway, so this is a positive outlet for my pent-up crafting energy. Theoretically, the extra money might help with things like groceries and tuition, but realistically it might just go to more yarn and fabric! But really, I focus primarily on making things for myself. If you're interested in a handmade creation, send me an email at knittinsmitten@gmail.com and I'll see what I can do...

Extra tidbits: No pets.  I want a dog, but can't realistically take care of one right now.  No smoking.  (Both of these things are pretty good for craft-ers anyway.. no weird smells!)  I'm addicted to lip balm. I like to color code and enjoy making lists.  I hate having to change light bulbs.  Toilet paper is meant to roll over, not under.  Slow internet or internet connections that won't work properly will set me off more quickly than anything else.  Old milk kinda freaks me out, as does raw chicken.  I like most animals (except water fowl), but I particularly like elephants, pandas, giraffes, red pandas, and hedgehogs.  Also, I think that there should be commas after the last item in lists of three or more. (Example: I want to eat risotto with mushrooms, cheese, and cream.)

Want to know more?  Leave a comment and ask a question or email me and I'll answer them on my blog!