I made a little more progress on my Arequita tunic. The front is now only a little bit shorter than the back and once I finish the decreases on the front, I’ll be able to knit the front and back at exactly the same measurements throughout the remainder of the… Read More »Sooo many tangles
I’ve been working on the front panel of my Arequita Tunic, and I’m finally past the lace panel: This is an important progress marker not just because it means I’ve actually been working on it, but now I’m also freed up to work on it away from my computer. You… Read More »Past the lace…
I signed up for the Early Bird Knit Stars 5.0 back in May when it opened up* and one of the Early Bird perks promised what early access to the exclusive yarns and colorways for the classes. I’ll be honest, at the time I didn’t think much about that. I… Read More »Well, that was my yarn budget for 2020…
Toys and Gadgets I know full well that there are a number of ways in which, for better or worse, I resemble and take after my father. Normally though, I would say that I have not really inherited his love and attraction to gadgets*. New kitchen accessories only get added… Read More »My Father’s Daughter
My Fireworks Festival Shawl is finished! Ok, so it needs the ends woven in and a good blocking to straighten the top edge. But all the knitting is complete and it’s bound off and I cannot wait to finish it. Unfortunately, blocking will need to wait until tomorrow. Such things… Read More »Bombs Bursting in Air
Or, I guess I need to buy more yarn A few weeks ago I ordered some yarn for a new project I want to do. I selected The Fibre Co Lore because I’d used it previously to make my leg warmers, and I choose Brooklyn Tweed Shelter because I loved… Read More »Back to the drawing board
We’ve had more sunny days recently, which has been nice for several reason, one of which will benefit you, dear reader. The cat is happy because sunshine + slightly warmer temperatures means we’re willing to leave the balcony door cracked open for her during significant chunks of the day. She… Read More »Taking advantage of sunshine
Today we had a lovely sunny day, so I pulled my camera out for some pictures. First up, I finally managed some decent images of the lovely Ocean Rain yarn I finished in February: I am incredibly happy with how it turned out, and it makes me happy to see… Read More »Sunshine and Fireworks
You may recall that at the start of the year I said it was really good I hadn’t resolved to go on a yarn and fiber diet, because I’d already been shopping online. Well, I thought I’d show you what’s arrived in the mail since then. But first, my lovely… Read More »Recent Stash Acquisitions
It’s a good thing my resolutions don’t include “don’t buy yarn” because I’d have already failed. I’m not counting signing up for Clan of Igors since I technically signed up yesterday, in 2019, even if the yarn doesn’t arrive until 2020. But today I bought a couple skeins from Garnsurr,… Read More »Welcome to 2020 and a Happy New Year
