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I’m still here, really.
Please tell me it hasn’t been an entire week since my last post. Oh, how neglected you all must feel. I guess it was just one of those weeks. Usually when I’m busy during the week, I at least have the weekend to spend getting caught up around here, but not this time. It was [...]
continue reading "I’m still here, really."And there was much rejoicing
From me, anyway. I’d gotten really board with all that stockinette. What am I talking about? Why, Aidan’s sweater, of course. Four months after I started it, I am done. DONE! Last night, before I went to bed, I folded up the sweater neatly and left it as a surprise on the corner of his [...]
continue reading "And there was much rejoicing"Quick Knits for the, er, me
I’m at the Clayathon right now, taking a quick break from the polymer. I’ve already made a nice little pile of things, and as soon as they are sanded and buffed, I’ll be sure to give you a peek. For now, how about a completed knitting project? I just loved Eamonn’s Irish Hiking Hat so [...]
continue reading "Quick Knits for the, er, me"Crochet hooks, shoes, and knitting
Thank you for ordering crochet hooks this week! I’m closing up the shop in a matter of minutes, and then I’m ordering my supplies and taking them down south to the Clayathon. I can hardly wait for the weekend to begin. I’ve got several things I want to work on, mainly your hook orders and [...]
continue reading "Crochet hooks, shoes, and knitting"The year in review(ish)
Another year, another Project 365. This was my third one, and I so enjoyed it! These are a few of my favorite images. You can see the rest on flickr or picasa (your choice – I’m in both places at the moment, waffling between which I prefer more). This time around I gave myself a [...]
continue reading "The year in review(ish)"Quick Knits for the Menfolk, part two
I seem to be going in reverse age order with these. Today’s quick knit is another hat, this time for Aidan. Aidan is nearly 12, a sixth grader, and he is of the opinion that when it comes to hats, “simpler is better.” So, no cables for this one. Just simple ribbing on the brim, [...]
continue reading "Quick Knits for the Menfolk, part two"Quick Knits for the Menfolk, part one
Somebody needed a new hat. Two somebodies, in fact, but this post is about the smaller somebody, in particular. The hat I made him three years ago was starting to feel a little snug and look a little crummy. Pilling and such. He picked out the yarn, and I picked out a pattern that would [...]
continue reading "Quick Knits for the Menfolk, part one"The tale of the imperfect glove
I am not a perfectionist about most things, knitting included. I tend to think that any errors in the fabric are far more visible to me than they would be to the casual observer, and as such, I often let little imperfections slide. These Trenza Mitts, though, crossed the line from “little imperfections” into “glaring mistakes” [...]
continue reading "The tale of the imperfect glove"Progress
I’ve been whittling away at that book pile. This week has felt like a jumble of books and boxes. I’m not used to all of this business at one time! But there’s good news. The book pile is… …nearly gone! I just have to weigh this last batch, print the postage, and plop them down on the [...]
continue reading "Progress"Attitude adjustment
I have a tendency to prefer instant-gratification projects. And so here I am on my second long-term project in as many months, and I find myself dragging, feeling bored and uninspired by the miles of stockinette. There has been grumbling, and a bit of negativity. Ok, a lot of negativity. But this weekend I decided [...]
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