A big thank you goes out to everyone who gave me input and advice on my yarn choice. I did some more thinking about it last night as well. I was very tempted to order some Alice Starmore yarn. The tweeds are amazingly complex and it has a lovely spin to it. But, I’ve had […]
Cables and Twists and Turns, Oh My!
I was over reading Katy’s blog yesterday when I saw she is co-hosting a St. Brigid along. I really shouldn’t be starting another project — especially another big cabley one. But as luck has it I finally have my hands on the pattern. I’ve loved this one for a long long time. I don’t think […]
Great Weekend!
I had such a good weekend! Sunday was the PhillyKnitter secret pal reveal and it was alot of fun. We piled the gifts on a table in the middle of the yard and as each pal’s name was called she walked up, took her gift from the table, and presented it to her pal. Then […]
High School Revisited
Lately there seems to be signs of my high school years all around me. Take R2 for example. If those designs don’t take me back to the 80s, nothing will. Every time I see the pic of the girl in the torn skirt I think of Madonna’s Like a Virgin videos. Then, the other night […]
Amazon Order
So I finally got my Amazon order! I think I placed the order almost 2 weeks ago. Sheesh! Every time I’d check it would say shipping in the next day or so. I’m not sure why, but at least it’s here! Knitter’s Handbook by Montse Stanley This is a perfect example of why I love […]
NYC Yarn Shops
Now that I have a little more time I’ll give you all the full scoop on what I thought of the shops we visited on Sunday. Habu Textiles 135 W 29th Street, Suite 804 212.239.3546 This is more of a showroom than a shop. When you enter the space you’re greeted by textiles hanging from […]