Category Archives: knitting

Though I haven’t been knitting a whole lot, I thought I’d share my latest project. I’m working on Stripes Go Round from Interweave (spring? summer? 2004, anyway). I am using some Classic Elite Star that I got last year. It’s … Continue reading →

I have no buyer’s remorse regarding my yarn purchase at ArtFibers. Yahoo! Here’s some more about the yarns: This is Kyoto, which is silk, mohair, and wool. Isn’t it amazing? What you can’t tell is that it kind of glows. … Continue reading →

I just got back from a great weekend in the Bay Area! I got to spend good chunks of time with Rachael and Joanna, which was a lot of fun. I think Rachael is becoming the Official Bay Area Knitblogger … Continue reading →

I finished up the Caryl’s Kerchief with the one skein of koigu. It’s the first time I have incorporated beading into my knitting, and I have to say it was quite fun. Here’s the finished product: I won’t be able … Continue reading →

The other day I started on Caryl’s Kerchief, the neat little kerchief that Kerrie and Emma knit. It only takes one skein of koigu. I haven’t gotten very far, as you can see: The colors are rather intoxicating, and it’s … Continue reading →

Some of you may recall that I attempted to knit Grace what, a couple months ago? And it was an utter failure. Neckline plunged to my navel. So sad. But you can’t keep a super eggplant down, my peeps, so … Continue reading →

Here’s the one Japanese knitting book I purchased at Kinokuniya: I don’t know why I am so obsessed with these Japanese scrubbers (called “tawashi”). I haven’t even made one yet! But anyway, this book is filled with scrubbers of all … Continue reading →

Remember that scene in Blazing Saddles where Madeline Kahn’s character sings that song about being tired? Yeah, I’m feeling kind of tired! Got back from my trip to San Francisco yesterday then went to a wedding last night (where the … Continue reading →

What’s this? Another finished object? Mais oui! This is sweater #17 from Rebecca #22, the Sweater with Relief Pattern, which I call the Oh What a Relief sweater. I think it makes me look like a snake, since it shows … Continue reading →

I know I talk a lot about how much I love the mail, and I apologize if you are tired of the subject, but I’m afraid I am not! When you live in a small town, you come to rely … Continue reading →