“Knitting and coffee: the rhythm of hands, the warmth of a cup, the joy of being present.”


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  • watershed cafe & bistro, oregon city

    I have visited the Watershed Cafe & Bistro several times since it opened in December 2024 on Main Street, just across from the old courthouse in Oregon City. A few weeks ago, I took a day off, brought my knitting,… Continue reading

    watershed cafe & bistro, oregon city
  • Stumptown coffee roasters, portland

    Portland’s waterfront comes alive in spring, especially near the Steel Bridge, where cherry blossoms frame the Willamette River in soft pink hues. A walk along the Eastbank Esplanade or Tom McCall Waterfront Park offers stunning views of the bridge’s industrial… Continue reading

    Stumptown coffee roasters, portland
  • Rose city yarn crawl 2025

    The Rose City Yarn Crawl is an annual event for fiber enthusiasts, including knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, and felters. The crawl takes place in 10 shops in and around Portland, Oregon. This year marks the 16th year of celebrating Portland… Continue reading

    Rose city yarn crawl 2025
  • Black Ink Coffee, Oregon City

    Black Ink Coffee is the coffee shop I have visited the most. The main reason is its convenient location for my monthly coffee meetups, which I’ve been hosting since the summer of 2023. Black Ink Coffee shares space with White… Continue reading

    Black Ink Coffee, Oregon City
  • A journey of coffee, knitting, and slow moments

    There’s something special about the first sip of coffee in the morning—the warmth of the cup in my hands, the rich aroma rising with the steam, the quiet moment before the day truly begins. The same can be said about… Continue reading

    A journey of coffee, knitting, and slow moments