Its been a random sort of day in a random sort of week. Having just got back from one work trip, I’m off again tomorrow, this time to Fairbanks. So I’m kind of out of sorts. Yesterday DH and I went downtown for the Fur Rondy parade, and other wacky fun. More about that in… Continue reading It’s On Random
This quiz comes from Karen at NothingButKnit – check out her blog for other nifty quizzes and more! Here are her questions: Do you knit/crochet socks? If yes, how long have you been making them? If no, why not? What is your preferred method? Top down, toe up? Which needles? Do you have a preferred… Continue reading Sock Quiz!
This week was my first work trip now that I’m back in the role where I have to travel again. I went to scenic Juneau, our damp but lovely state capital. I got there on Monday, and had a little time to wander around before getting to the work part of the visit. By sheer… Continue reading Juneau and Back Again
I have been thinking about personal style a lot lately. Making a bunch of your own garments will sometimes do that. You’re spending a LOT of time on this – it’s a good idea to be sure of your choices before you make that investment. Anyway, my main style dilemma is this – I’m most… Continue reading Style: Conservative or Crazy?
I’m a bit over halfway with my Dockside cardigan sleeves, and going out of my mind with boredom at the miles and miles of stockinette. So I decided to give myself little breaks over the course of the day, and get my stitch markers organized. I put them in a bead/findings box that was originally… Continue reading On Your Mark
On this day of Ladies Celebrating Ladies, I celebrate you all, lovely blog friends! Here’s a random rainbow – have a day as beautiful as you are!
I’ve got two new tea things to report on – I tried out teas from a new-to-me company, and there is some new tea technology (tea-chnology?) coming soon. Starting with the new Tea-chnology There is a tea-brewing machine coming out in the near future – the Bru. It is kind of like a Keurig, but… Continue reading Dispatches from Tealandia
Between the crazy at work and the buildup of neglected chores at home, there was no knitting time at all today. So here’s a picture of our tree with some currently falling snow 🙂
Here’s a nifty quiz from Alissa Head at headknits. Check out her blog for knitting, sewing, and much more 🙂 1. Do you think it’s true “if you wore it the first time around, you shouldn’t wear it the second (or third) time around?” 2. Do you believe there is a “first time around” anymore?… Continue reading (Knitting) Fashion Quiz
Quite A Yarn 