Cirilia Rose released her first book last week – Magpies, Homebodies, and Nomads: A Modern Knitter’s Guide to Discovering and Exploring Style and she was kind enough to let me ask her a few questions. I’ve enjoyed watching Cirilia’s career blossom – at Webs, Berroco, Scakel and now at Zealana. The articles in the book give […]
i can’t believe another year at Rhinebeck has come and gone. And they never disappoint. The friendships, the food, the parade of beautiful FOs, and of course – the yarn. Like always, we got up to Rhinebeck on Thursday night. Gorgeous ride and no rain! We puttered around on Friday, ate a casual lunch and […]
Well, list may not be exactly correct – possible shopping options is more accurate. Sweaters Miranda by Josee Paquin – wearable cables and a hood Crazy Stripes Tee by atelier alfa – love the color possibilities Seacoast by Joji Locatelli – I think this one needs a rustic yarn. I might opt for the original Brooklyn Tweed […]
You know what gets me? When people set goals and then say they hope they’ll do it.It’s either a goal or it’s a wish. You can’t have both. I’m sure I got some eye rolling and scowls with that last sentence. You say “it’s just a hobby”. But here’s the thing. I like to have […]
Sorry guys but I’m going to be a bit boring today with a third post in a row on Raspberry Tart. No choice if I’m going to get her done before Rhinebeck. I’m sure you’re getting close to having heard enough about this design – I’m losing steam too. I got up yesterday morning and […]
de·lu·sion di-lo-ZHn/ noun an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom of mental disorder. Idiosyncratic belief – check. Rational argument – yep. Mental disorder? Clearly the writers never met a knitter. Ahem. We’re just under 5 weeks away […]