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knitting old and knitting new

I took several projects with me on our camping trip because a girl needs OPTIONS, right?  I’m also a firm believer that a road trip requires the casting on of a new project. I just got Norah Gaughan’s Vol. 1 and cast on for the Jyri scarf. I used 100% merino yarn like the pattern [...]

happiest

One of my oldest friends posted on my Facebook wall that I’m happiest in the woods and I think she may be right. We had a wonderful trip to Foster Falls, TN.  I didn’t take pictures of the falls there, but you can see them here if you like. These pictures were taken at Greeter [...]

finally awake

Why oh why do we persist in changing our clocks?!?!  Admittedly, falling back and gaining an extra hour in the mornings is nice, but not worth the bleary-eyed fog brought on by springing forward! Anyway … hi!  Hope you guys have been coping better than I have!  My post today will be random to match [...]

harbinger

There’s no getting around it. Sweater-wearing days are coming to an end. Time to shift focus to smaller knits and spinning. Welcome, Spring!

tuesdays are for spinning

Well.  First let me say thanks for all the comments on my Olympic project!  I can only imagine what I could accomplish in life if I were that disciplined all the time.  But, it’s not my nature, so once every four years will have to suffice! Last week I was felled by a horrible sinus [...]

Olympic gold

What to say?  The past 16 days have been a whirlwind. Friday night I finished the second sleeve and seamed the shoulders.  I tried it on and knew what I’ve known since I started knitting – this is not my sweater.  No, this sweater is meant for my daughter.  Even my son commented last weekend [...]