This summer we went to the beach, which seemed like a good time to start a new sweater. I found Gyda (Ravelry Link) and thought it looked like fun. I have to admit I'm a little "meh" about this sweater. I'm just not loving it. However, I seem to keep pushing on. I'm using the … Continue reading New Sweater
Slinky Ribs: Complete
I finished the Slinky Ribs earlier this year. I'm pleased with the sweater, but am still looking for the best way to wear it. As a style it's a bit outside my comfort zone, but I do like it. And for kicks, here's a picture of our wacky cat, Calvin. He likes to hang over … Continue reading Slinky Ribs: Complete
Booking Through Thursday: 10/01/09 Edition
I haven't done this for a few weeks. The questions have been interesting, but I haven't had any "smart" answers. This one called my name, and as I answer it I think it will explain why I haven't felt drawn to answer the recent questions. So this week's question is "Two-thirds of Brits have lied about … Continue reading Booking Through Thursday: 10/01/09 Edition
Progress and finishing: kid’s knitting
Well, it appears that I need to do a little catch up. I have been knitting and thinking a lot about new projects. I did finally finish the pieces of Pieman: Now I need to assemble it. I did delay that for two reasons, as the weather finally became seasonal in August and we saw … Continue reading Progress and finishing: kid’s knitting
Booking Through Thursday (a day late)
Just found this fun weekly meme Booking Through Thursday, and thought it would be fun to join (and give me a little post kick in the bum to boot). Which do you prefer? The rules were quick answers. More detail to come. Reading something frivolous? Or something serious? Frivolous Paperbacks? Or hardcovers? Hardcover Fiction? Or … Continue reading Booking Through Thursday (a day late)
Mass Sheep & Wool!
So, E & I decided to head up today with my Mother in Law who wanted to get some roving for needlefelting Santa Heads. It's always good to have a purpose for visiting. 🙂 My goal was to visit Spunky Eclectic and Foxfire Fibers as well as every other vendor there. I haven't taken pictures … Continue reading Mass Sheep & Wool!
Fiber Festivals
So, I'm a bit late to the posting. I've been knitting on my slinky rib sweater, but haven't taken a good progress shot. In the meantime a few weeks ago, I decided on the spur of the moment to go down to the Hudson Valley Fiber Farm Shearing Day. An hour and a half ride … Continue reading Fiber Festivals
A baby surprise – jacket
So, a while ago I found out that a friend of mine at work was expecting her second child. They were going to wait to find out whether the baby was a boy or girl - making it a surprise. I'd wanted to do an Elizabeth Zimmerman Baby Surprise Jacket for a while, but hadn't … Continue reading A baby surprise – jacket
Progress on the Pieman and a new project
I finished the front of Pieman. I seriously hope this sweater isn't too big. Now I'm reading others have done much smaller sizes for kids about E's age. I'm still happy with how this is turning out. I've gotten yarn for my next project, even though I haven't finished this one. Today I wound some … Continue reading Progress on the Pieman and a new project
Pie Man & Spinning!
I've been plowing through E's new sweater. The back is complete: Here's a close up of the cable detail: Once I got the pattern memorized, it really started to fly. I do need to pay attention, as I've had to tink back a few cables to correct the direction on occassion. Other than that I'm … Continue reading Pie Man & Spinning!
I knit alone 