by StephCat | Jun 8, 2010 | Knitting, Travel
The Black Water Abbey Haw was waiting for me when we got back from our whirlwind trip. Trip:Â Breakfast at Joe’s in Santa Barbara, beachcombing/hiking excursion at Montana de Oro (found a cool bone, ocean bleached, probably a sea lion humerus, gave it back to...
by StephCat | Jun 2, 2010 | Food & Wine, Knitting
I received the Pippin Black Water Abbey yarn yesterday and did a couple swatches today. I’ve since played with the chart for the main motif & supporting cables, and I’m pretty happy with it. I figure I have til Saturday to get as much done on it as...
by StephCat | May 31, 2010 | Food & Wine, Knitting, Yard & Garden
Loved seeing this article. As I’ve discussed before, cables and such are my favorite things to knit (and now design). It’s great to see they’re now (again?) considered very fashion forward. I made a batch of hot dog buns (my first batch ever!)...
by StephCat | May 29, 2010 | Knitting
…from Hermosa Beach, not Paso Robles. Dave is feeling better, but not well enough to camp. But we may go up next weekend. Regardless, it’s absolutely gorgeous here today. Sunny, warm but with a nice cool breeze — I’m thinking sitting on...
by StephCat | May 27, 2010 | Knitting
Dave is sick so our weekend trip may very likely get bumped back. He took yesterday off from work & it seemed like he was feeling a bit better….til this morning. He ended up going to see our family doctor and is now trying to rest & recover with his...
by StephCat | May 26, 2010 | Knitting
Mailed the swatches yesterday (of course forgetting to take pics first).  Two were lace swatches (one of Knit One, Crochet Too sock yarn, similar to this yarn, the other of Rooster Merino DK ), one Aran inspired (Briggs & Little Tuffy in a lovely dark blue...
