I started these socks almost exactly 2 years ago. It was the first sock I made in DK weight yarn and I ended up sizing it a little bit too small. So the almost-finished sock that I posted about in 2004 has been hanging around since then. With the start of Octoberfest I got […]
Ten Knitterly Things you didn’t know about me
Wow this is a hard meme! I’ve had it brewing in my mind all week. I taught myself how to knit (this part you probably knew already) and until I started writing my blog I was convinced I didn’t knit properly. No one ever told me this, I just made the assumption all on my […]
Progress Report: The Body
So the big black blob of the back is done. I did a quick mattress stitch of the sides and tried it on — success! I can’t be the only one who’s terribly nervous at this point on every sweater, am I? The motif is stretched a bit more across my body due to the […]
Eye Candy Friday: Boots — The Full Scoop
three boots and a speed-cat The boots from a few weeks ago, plus a few new pairs. I buy mostly Mudd boots for casual wear because they have that side zipper — even on the lace-up ones. Driving — particluarly a stick shift — is so much easier if I can quickly unzip my boots. […]
Progress Report: The Front
Neckline I finished the intarsia last weekend but then I stalled — not sure what I wanted to do with the neckline. I decided I wanted something shapely but not fussy — and I wanted the edge to be knit on versus picking up stitches afterwards. The edge is pretty simple. I slipped the first […]
Sunday Salsa
I’ve been making a big effort to eat better lately, and that inevitably means cooking more often. I’ve made this salsa a dozen times since the spring, and I always get requests for the recipe. I don’t think it’s particularly unusual, but the mix of flavors goes well together works with lots of meals. Spoon […]