Knitscene Accessories 2012 Wow I love this issue! Fun, interesting projects and it comes in a digital version. No extra shelf space required! This came out just at the right time with my new-found declaration of accessory love. Here are my top faves at the moment: Reservoir Mitts – I’ve been wanting to make a […]
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Sock yarn, I love you so
All this talk about non-garment knitting has really opened the creative floodgates! I browse my friends’ activity on Rav with another thought in mind – how could I use that stitch pattern or technique in a sock/shawl/mitten/cowl/scarf? It adds a whole new dimension to project browsing. turn a stitch pattern on the bias and make […]
WIP battle
I’ve been struggling with my WIPs. Specifically, the garment WIPs. I just can’t get into a groove with them. Recently I admitted to myself that garment knitting just isn’t for me. It’s a combo of three things: Stamina – it’s so hard for me to stay committed enough to finish the whole top. Weight loss […]
And the winners are…
It was fun to read all the color combos that you chose. Gray was a definite theme, and three out of the four winners listed gray as at least one of their colors. The four winners of the gorgeous Wholehearted shawl are: Susan who said The shawl is adorable. that’s one of my favorite shapes […]
Last Chance to win a Free Pattern
The contest to win a free copy of Wholehearted ends tonight, so hurry up and enter! I’m giving away 4 copies and right now I only received 22 entries so your chances are excellent. What are you waiting for?
A few gifts for you all on my birthday
It’s my birthday today and Andi gifted me a copy of the Wholehearted shawl (thanks, Andi!). It was a great surprise but my favorite part is that the proceeds are going to help the designer’s family. Here’s what she writes: My daughter suffered a serious house fire today. She’s ok, but things are in shambles. […]