crafting, dogs, coffee
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]