SpringPlum

Crafting, Parenting, Photography

March, 2008

It’s All About The Feet

I finished one of the Moc-A-Socs. The shoe part is done in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino–colorway: tan.  The cashmerino line is always a very nice yarn to work with no matter the weight.  This is the first time I’ve used the sport weight but I’ve used the dk and the aran before.  Although I wouldn’t […]

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Not My Knitting, Not My Writing

I sat down to write a post and realized that I had very little new to say.  The Voyager Lace Stole grows longer and the Eyelet Socks grow sockier.  I have a tentative LYS date with The Pirate Hooker this weekend, but until then, the Moc-A-Socs are just paper. So what to write about? How about […]

Spring Break

It’s the last day of spring break which never lasts long enough.  I got a lot of knitting done but not as much as I would have liked (but what knitter ever gets as much done as she/he really wants).   I purchased the yarn for the Voyager Lace Stole and began it. Those who are […]

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Two Letters

Dear Texas Civil Engineers, I apologize for every dirty, nasty comment that I ever made regarding the seemingly unending construction zones.  After 4 years of undeserved hateful thoughts, I realize now that you had the knitter’s best interest at heart.  You wanted us to have better, smoother roads, and indeed, they are far more silk-like […]

The Other Yarn Art

I found an unfinished object in the depths of the stash before work Monday morning.  I actually (Persephone Scarf aside) don’t tolerate UFOs.  But take a look at a close-up and see if you can guess why this UFO is extra odd. That, Observant Readers, is not knitting.  Why would I have a half-finished crocheted scarf in my […]

Killing Comfort

I finished my swatch and steam blocked, or “killed”, it last night.  Had to be very careful with the heat because nylon and acrylic have such low melting points.  Before: I washed, salad-spun, and pinned it out onto a really old 100% cotton dishcloth that I didn’t care about in case the swatch did indeed […]

Stairs: 3, Knitter: 0

In the ongoing battle between stairs and me, there has been another skirmish.  Gentle Readers, do not worry, I did not need hospital treatment (this time).  Last night, Meizlish and I were carrying dinner up the stairs when I tripped and fell upthe stairs.  I scraped and wrenched my knee, elbow, and left wrist.  The […]