Acclimate: verb; ac·cli·mate\ˈa-klə-ˌmāt; ə-ˈklī-mət, -ˌmāt\ Simple definition – to adjust or adapt to a new climate, place, or situation Synonyms – adapt, acclimatize, accommodate, adjust, condition, conform, doctor, edit, fashion, fit, put, shape, suit, tailor Reconcile: verb; rec·on·cile \ˈre-kən-ˌsī(-ə)l\ Simple definition – to find a way of making (two different ideas, facts, etc.) exist or... Continue Reading →
Tattoo
Dear Dan, So I got this tattoo last Christmas eve. I know. I know. It's going to be on my arm forever. That's the whole point. I got a semicolon. A semicolon is used when a writer could have ended the sentence, but chose to pause, and continue on. You are the author and the sentence... Continue Reading →
Trials of a serial reader
I'll admit it. I read a lot of what is often called "trash" -- romance novels, paranormal romance, cozy mysteries and chick lit. You know, the basic escapism fare. My life is real enough; I don't want to read about someone else's drama. For my escapism tastes, I blame Jane Austen, Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy.... Continue Reading →
Refrigerator / Washer — same thing
Living with someone suffering from dementia is never boring. Tragic, frustrating, absurd, funny -- yes. Never boring. Mom has suffered from dementia for 14 or 15 years. It's not a condition that gets better. It's a slow, downhill slide. It became noticeable when she had surgery in 2001 or 2002. The anesthesia and the beta blockers she... Continue Reading →
Nine Tricks for More Productive Knitting by Amy and Jaala
Excellent tips. I have favorite cast-ons for lots of projects and even though the cable cast-on isn’t my “go-to” for everything, it’s a great tool for your knitting bag of tricks.
Over the last 11 years, Jaala has knitted a fair bit, and Amy has been knitting for decades! Some tricks, when we learned them, made that flashbulb go off in our minds, and some we learned by sad trial and error. Once you’ve ripped back half a sweater, you find the motivation to change your knitting habits!
Amy in action
Come closer, because we’re about to share some of our best knitting tricks for faster and more successful knitting, and most of them don’t even require picking up your needles! Some preparation beforehand will save you time and trouble no matter what style of knitting grip you use.
Jaala models the beautiful sweater Amy knit her!
Tips for faster knitting
Much of successful knitting is a mental game; preparation is key! If you plan for a few research steps before you cast on, you’ll save a lot of gnashing of…
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Confessions of an OCD knitter
Still working on the Barndom shawl. I haven't done anything with it for four days. Aside from one minor rant over the instructions -- Yo, West! "k until 2 before marker, k2" is K TO MARKER! -- I've been knitting along, happy as an annoyed clam. Suddenly, BAM! I have no earthly idea why, but... Continue Reading →
It's My World 