I got my Christmas yarn on the 23rd. It’s gorgeous! I went through so many project ideas but once I saw the yarn I knew it needed to be White Light. The reverse stockinette stitch background was begging for some slightly variegated hand dyed yarn. The pullover starts with a mega-cowl – here it is […]
It’s that time of year again. I love the planning – yarn, patterns, dreams of wearing the goodies. This year’s top contenders for my Christmas vaca knitting are Snowflake – lace that’s both pretty and tasteful Springfield – all-over lace that’s still understated Ellery – I can’t resist a good cowl Zippity – gorgeous cowl […]
You guys know what I like – garments, shawls, socks and the occasional cowl or mitt. You also know what I don’t like – blankets. I love the look but dread the knitting. That’s why I swore off blanket knitting back in 2006 when I finished this beauty for my nephew. Loved the look, loved […]
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 […]