There's a lovely lace shawl pattern in Interweave Knits called the Fountain Pen Shawl. I started it a couple days ago. I'm making it out of JaggerSpun Zephyr in Elderberry. I got it at Knitter's Underground and it's absolutely perfect. The pattern called for Lorna's Lace, I think. That's the same blend, weight, yardage and... Continue Reading →
Commission
I went to have my hair done the other day and my stylist saw I was knitting. He asked how long the sock project would take and then he asked if he could commission me to knit a pair of mitts.We talked about what he would be using them for, fiber content, color and such.... Continue Reading →
What was that I said?
"I trust no one would mind if I vow at this moment never to do these stockings again." That's what I said.And yet when I got the email today I said I would do at least two more. What an idiot! But I'd be getting paid and I think I figured out solutions for the... Continue Reading →
Knee socks?
No! BEE socks.A friend of mine is a science writer and she has done several stories about the disappearing bees. I made the bee mummy for her (long story)so for the holiday I gave her some bee socksAnd no. It was not from my stash. But I ask you: how many times are you going... Continue Reading →
Why the stash?
Non-knitters sometimes ask the silliest questions! "Why do you have all this yarn?"Lots of reasons!1) I see the yarn in the store for a project that will be next in line. I can't be sure I'll finish (or even start) before the dye lot is sold out so maybe I should buy a few extra... Continue Reading →
Forum luncheon
Today I went to a luncheon where the speaker was Oliver "Buck" Revell. The talk was very good. The man is a former FBI agent and was talking about "global terrorism." His responses to the questions were interesting and direct. No hedging, which I appreciated. Of course there were no specifics because a) the time... Continue Reading →
It's My World 