Another Country Heard From
That’s what my mom used to say when I was growing up, when one of us had been unusually quiet for quite some time, who suddenly pops up with some sort random outburst, rarely having to do with the immediate … Continued
Fly By Posting
Ugh, I have SO neglected this blog! And because of it, I have so much to catch up on posting. I could cite the usual busy-busy excuse…but who isn’t busy these days? So, I guess I have to come clean … Continued
Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated…
…unless it’s been wishful thinking on your part, and to that I say HA! Foiled your evil plan!!!! Yes, I am alive. No, no tragedies have befallen me or mine. Yes, I am still knitting (among other things). No, I … Continued
Tombstone has seen more life!
…than this here blog lately. Sheesh! No, you are not mistaken, that WAS a tumbleweed rolling by. Life certainly has intervened…well, life and that crack-site called Ravelry. But for me lately, it’s been life. And the good stuff, not the … Continued
Well, Whattaya Know? Another FO!
Okay, so I’m cheating a little bit. I done Effed this Oh a while ago, but I’m only just now getting around to posting about it. Stats: Pattern: Noodle Cozy (free pattern by yours truly!) Yarn: Malabrigo Chunky [104yds/50g] 1 … Continued
Baker’s Dozen
Back in 2006 I got a wild hair up my ass to make socks for the DH that, through average wearing would self felt. It succeeded. In fact, it felted so well that, even though the foot of the sock … Continued
Hold onto your Hats
Because you’re not gonna believe your eyes. Something is about to happen here that hasn’t occurred in a very VERY long time…if ever Are you ready? You sure? Ok, here goes… I have an FO! Marina’s Baby Blanket Go ahead, … Continued
Finished Object – Smackdown!*
Well, the finished object isn’t called smackdown, though it could be. No, the smackdown comes later. Instead, I present… An EFfin’ Oh! Stats: Pattern: The Nora by Megan Ellinger Yarn: Some gawd-awful stuff called Baroque that my nephew bought at … Continued
A Part of the Process
I like to knit along as I’m designing. That helps me to better see what’s going on, if the different elements are marrying up well and if what looks good on paper actually translates into yarn perfectly. Oftentimes I’m left … Continued