In spite of the fact that I have had two dress kits for her, poor Dolores has been languishing the same outfit since I finished her Rhinebeck dress and accessories in early September. Since I recently finished some things, I decided it was time to get back to clothing her in the style to which… Continue reading Sensuous Ewe
I bought my copy of Amy Herzog’s new sweater book shortly after it came out around a month ago, and have been reading through it in bits and pieces ever since. In between there have been a few more books that have come out that I had to read (a new Rivers of London and… Continue reading Knitter’s Bookshelf: Amy Herzog’s Ultimate Sweater Book
In spite of having a day off, I got very little knitting done. I did get some Christmas prep done, and also a few chores, so that was all good. Clearing the deck for later this week! But I have passed a milestone on Ixchel – the 2nd sleeve is done! I did decide to… Continue reading Busy Day
Guys! We had a pop-up at our local yarn store! That never happens here (or almost never), so it was pretty exciting. I know lots of yarn shops in the lower 48 have this sort of event often – where visiting yarn dyers or manufacturers of some knit-related product visit for a day or a… Continue reading Pop Up!
I am so close to done with my Ixchel – just a few more inches on the second sleeve to knit! I have 8 more rows of plain knitting, then about 2 inches of ribbing, then casting off. So close! Of course then there’s weaving in ends, and blocking, and very possibly undoing the waist… Continue reading Ixchel – Actual Progress
Tuck Stitch Cowl #2 is finally done! The yarns are Freia Ombre Grande and A Tree Hugger’s Wife Soft DK. I didn’t really have a pattern, just used a stitch pattern and a generic number of stitches to work it on. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, and also happy to be done… Continue reading Something’s Finally Done!
I hope everyone who celebrates is having a happy Thanksgiving! For everyone who does not celebrate this holiday – happy Thursday! Continuing on with my Thankful Thursday tradition, here are a few more things I am thankful for: I know I said family before, but wanted to elaborate on that. I have a pretty great… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m so close to done with the 2nd tuck stitch cowl! I think one more round each of the black and purple, then binding off. Of the two current projects on the needles, this one is more of a time push – it is a Christmas present for someone in Japan, so it needs to… Continue reading Tuckered Out
In addition to yarn ( or fabric, for quilters and other sewers), crafters need tools. Lots of tools. For knitters and crocheters, needles and hooks are the obvious ones. Your crafter may well have some needles and hooks, but I bet they don’t have “enough”. There are all kinds of fancy needles and hooks –… Continue reading Christmas for Crafters 2: Tool Time
Quite A Yarn 