Wearable, Skill-Stretching, and Varied
I only knit. I mean I've sewn a zipper into a knitted bag, I've lined a knitted purse, I've put buttons on a knitted cardigan, but knitting is the only…
Settler Shawl
So this is how that beautiful woven-like border looks after blocking. It's Libby Jonson's Settler Shawl pattern. I think this border was one of the neatest things I've ever knit.…
The Lowest of Low Tech
Today I noticed my iPad screen wasn't turning off automatically after a few moments anymore. My daughter said, "You want me to fix it?" "No, I can do it...I think."…
Just Now Looking at My Spring Instagrams
This feels like forever ago. My son has already changed rank in Boy Scouts again and is long out of the Geography class that he built the model for. He…
A Vintage Wedding Gift
These aren't the greatest photos, but they were taken on a dark day, by my shaky hands, just before my daughter's wedding shower a couple of weeks ago. I've mentioned…
Rattan Shawl
You must have seen this shawl on ravelry, right? Isn't it the best? As soon as I saw sneak peeks of the Rattan Shawl on Libby's instagram, I knew I…
Truly Myrtle Knitting Along
Since I've been waxing lyrical about podcasters I enjoy, I must mention one of my favorites- Libby of Truly Myrtle. This is her pattern, Settler Shawl, that I'm working on…
Pinecone Lace and Podcasts
Have I mentioned how much I enjoy the Little Bobbins Knits podcast? I think so. Dani has a quiet, friendly way about her that feels like I'm having coffee and…
Ugh, Ribbing
It's my least favorite… no, second to least favorite… no, third to least favorite thing to do. It comes after weaving in ends and large bind offs. I swear I've…
Home
One of my best friends went home last Saturday. I'm so happy for him. He was a master story-teller… and a cut-up. He was heroic all of his life, not…