Some of you probably remember cast on mania from last year. While on my May vacation I started 5 new projects. It was a ton of fun and I even got a couple FOs out of the deal – the Sweet Dreams Shawl and Paul’s 2012 socks. With all the yarn buying around these parts […]
Maryland Sheep & Wool 2013
The day started out with a 4:15 alarm. Voluntary but we got a decent parking spot at Maryland Sheep & Wool and had a less-long line to wait in to enter. It was worth it because we were on the fairgrounds at 9:45. The weather was perfect – a tad chilly in the morning but […]
Just one more week
Until Maryland Sheep & Wool 2013. I thought I’d be taking it easy on the shopping given I bought yarn just a few weeks ago, but I’m thinking otherwise I recently discovered my love for the Citron I knit back in 2010. Truth be told, I’ve rarely worn the shawl since finishing it. I typically […]
FO: Palm Beach Socks
I finished another pair of socks yesterday – my second pair of the year. In case you didn’t hear me – in 4 months I’ve finished as many socks as I did all of last year. Woot! The deets: Pattern: Wendy Knits Toe-Up Slip Stitch Heel (66 sts) Yarn: Black Bunny Fibers Wool Nylon Sock […]
Book Review: Knit to Flatter
I’ve been a big fan of Amy Herzog‘s mission for a long time. Her original Fit to Flatter series (now retired) were a great hit and her Ravelry group is always a source of inspiration for well-fitting garments that make you look and feel great. The details: Knit to Flatter by Amy Herzog. $24.95 US […]
Buy All the Yarn
I did a little shopping last weekend. It started with looking for a warm weather-appropriate yarn for the Vertex Cardi in the Spring 2013 IK. But it didn’t end there. I’m happy to report I did find a yarn for Vertex. It’s Misti Alpaca Tonos Pima Silk in the Berry Rich colorway. It’s subtly variegated […]