After the socks…

by | Feb 25, 2006 | Knitting

After I muddle my way through the rest of New England I’m considering starting the Master Knitters Program (as opposed to letting that red folder just sit with my knitting mags). I’ve ordered (and received) some Wool of the Andes for my swatches, so...

Pics of Stitches West goodies

by | Feb 21, 2006 | Knitting

Sock yarn: STR Spring Fling, Lorna’s Laces Embers (2 skeins, 1 not pictured), Nature’s Palette Lupine (2 skeins etc), Mountain Colors Bearfoot Larkspur (actually very manly, planning for Dave), and Oak Grove Desert Shade (2 skeins etc) (love this colorway,...

Stressful Knitting

by | Feb 21, 2006 | Knitting

So I’m merrily knitting away on the New England sock — really cranking — get the leg done (mind you, I like short socks, so I only did 2 diamond repeats), get the heel flap done, and start turning the heel. I’m following the instructions like a...

Stitches West

by | Feb 20, 2006 | Knitting

Oh my gosh. Stitches West was so cool, and I only did the Market. I’m definitely planning on going next year, signing up for classes in advance, and taking my time instead of doing the whole market in one day! I spent almost $300 (ouch) but bought some awesome...

Flu and Knitting

by | Feb 13, 2006 | Knitting

I’ve been sick the past week and a half, really hit me last Friday. Before then I did finish My So Called Scarf…it will be going to one of my lucky friends who said she likes those colors…as soon as I take a pic or two! So, after dutifully waiting...

My So Called Scarf

by | Feb 8, 2006 | Knitting

I recently ordered a bunch of different colorways of Handpainted Yarn’s 6 ply merino. (I did Mel’s scarf with some Malabrigo single ply merino, made by the same company, and just loved the yarn.) Unfortunately (as I’ve heard has happened with others)...