I’m pretty sure I should be freaking out with anxiety-itis about now, but…nope. Believe it or not, I’ve got things under control. Never mind that I just cast on my final Xmas gift today – I’ve got it in hand (literally – it’s a pair of fingerless gloves). Last week, however, was a different story.… Read More Feelin’ Surprisingly Chill
I made some ultra cute stuff this week. Seriously…you’re going to die. I won’t even bother with a bunch of pre amble. Words can’t. Here’s the knitted one: This is Pug With Anorak by Barbara Prime from her book, Fuzzy Knits. Bursting at the seams with so much adorable, it should be illegal. I even… Read More Brace yourself…
There are few things more heartbreaking than working so unbelievably hard on something and really really really wanting and expecting to love it, only to have it not work out the way you’d imagined. I am sad. Looking at this sweater on its shelf in my closet makes me sad. Putting it on and… Read More Stonecutters Saga
Oh, wow. I had a life-changing email exchange with knitting guru Sally Melville yesterday – (Hiya, Sally!) You can read our exchange on her blog here: sallyknits – jumping the fence The short version is that I wrote her to ask a question about a knitting design drafting issue that I haven’t been able to… Read More Sally Melville Winds Me Up!
I’m back. I apologize for being gone so long. Mental block…no worries, I smashed the block with a hammer. Further to my last post…somehow, despite all the starting, I did manage to “un-needle” a thing or two. (and, of course, “needle” and finish a few more…posts to follow) At the very very VERY end of… Read More Good Things Come to Those Who Finish
It’s official. I have been self-diagnosed with Start-itis. I’m afraid it may be terminal, because the stress is killing me! I can’t seem to stop putting new projects on my needles. Remember Rivel Cardi and Vestpa? Both in a deep deep sleep – coma-ville, in fact. Vestpa may even end up in the frog… Read More Can’t Stop Starting
I initially scoffed at self-ruffling novelty yarn, but after watching it fly off the shelves of my LYS, I broke down and bought a ball to play with. I’m not really a “ruffle” person, but I figured what kind of knitter am I if I haven’t participated in one of the most rampant current trends.… Read More Ruffles Schmuffles and Hummingbirds
How do I know I’m going to love – and wear – what I’m knitting? A bit of trial and error over the years, but I’ve also learned to LOOK IN MY CLOSET. Right. Duh. There are clothes you love, and wear the most, hanging in your closet or resting in your dresser drawer. Knit… Read More Knit it. Love it. Wear it. Part One
My delicious Podster Gloves are done! Whoo hoo! I know, they’re spectacular, thank you, but does anything strike you as odd? Exactly right! The left glove is larger than the right glove. You probably won’t believe me, but I did it on purpose. I finished the left glove first, making the large size (the pattern… Read More Chain Chain Chaaaaain…
As promised – current project on Nicole’s kneedles: These gloves are specifically designed for the hardcore smart phone addict (namely, moi). Not only do they have a convertible mitten top that exposes half-nude finger tips, they also have an adorable flip-back thumb tip for texting on the go – Brilliant! The pattern is the Podster… Read More I think I’m in glove…