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
Mission Briefing
One of my Mission Possible 2008 goals was to find a purpose for my gorgeous Misti Alpaca yarn and actually put it to that use. Then, on one of her visits, my mom asked if I could make her a … 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
Big Damn Post
There’s no place I can be Since I Found Serenity Stats: Baby Blanket Pattern: Serenity Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton Ease, just a smidge over 5 balls. Worsted (9wpi) Needles: US Size 7 [4.5mm] circs. I used my Denise Interchangeables … Continued
A quicky (hopefully) catch-up.
Damn Here’s hoping… What I Did on My Summer Vacation – The Condensed Version (Because I’m Afraid That SuckASSho(le)st and All Things Sucky Regarding Computers, Internets, Software, Technology and Stuff in General That Breaks Our Shit and Makes My Head … Continued
The FO That Almost Wasn’t
Having been blocked the afternoon before, it was supposed to occur Sunday, sometime between the scheduled afternoon nap and dinner. But Saturday morning the DH killed the vacuum cleaner. Killed it. Dead. As in one minute he’s vacuuming his little … Continued
Wee & A Little Bit Twee
Eve’s Rib Baby Socks Pattern: Cable Rib Socks from Better than Booties Baby Socks by Ann Budd Yarn: Knitpicks Essential superwash merino in Burgundy; leftovers…approx. 1/4 ball if that Needles: US size 1 [2.25 mm] bamboo DPNs Mods/Comments: The pattern … Continued