by StephCat | Oct 17, 2010 | Knitting
Mid October already! Work continues on the Jack sweater. It’s due the end of October. I’m finally at that happy point (enough pattern repeats) where I can actually get a hint of what the FO might really look like (as opposed to what it looks like in the...
by StephCat | Oct 13, 2010 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Brave New Knits: 26 Projects and Personalities from the Knitting Blogosphere by Julie Turjoman, Rodale Press, 2010, 242 pp. This is one of those books that invites both browsing (for the large variety of lovely patterns highlighted by Jared (of BrooklynTweed)...
by StephCat | Oct 12, 2010 | Knitting
My Pt Reyes Mitts are live! They’re in this week’s Classic Elite Webletter. They’re a quick knit in the Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo and are a 1 skein project. And free! The folks at Classic Elite took MUCH nicer pics to include in the pattern; ...
by StephCat | Oct 7, 2010 | Knitting
Is it hot? Is it not? Is it rainy? Is it dry? Gah. I don’t know what our weather’s doing. I know the plants all loved the downpour yesterday, and it was definitely great bundle-up-&-knit weather. Our front yard was incredibly fragrant, all...
by StephCat | Oct 5, 2010 | Knitting
Here’s the infamous Pippin Vest, renamed Tarte Tatin. That’s Rigel who’s helping out with the photo shoot. I’m also looking for test knitters, so if you’d like to volunteer, please check in either at the Ravelry group here or the Free...
by StephCat | Oct 4, 2010 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
This is the second in a new series of indie dyer/ small business owner interviews. All posts will be linked on the Reviews page. I met Gwen through Ravelry when she put out a call for sample knitters. I volunteered to knit one of Janel Laidman’s socks,...
