That's exactly what I did. The twists where the cable join were not coming out clearly. I'm going to put two purl stitches in the center to see if that gives a little more definition. I also have to make just one twist instead of two. That's the problem with variegated yarn. So here's where... Continue Reading →
Politics
Dear Dan,You loved politics so much and were so involved from early on. I remember you turned 18 the year 18 yr. olds were first allowed to vote. You got up early to get to the elementary school library and be the first in line. Those ballots were paper and they would tear off the... Continue Reading →
Gloves and cables
I decided to put a cable on the gloves. Two actually. I have one on each side of the wrist. Every two rows I cross a stitch in on both sides. A purl on the outside of the cable makes the cable stand out better than if I knit. The inside of the "diamond" is seed... Continue Reading →
From my “myspace” page on July 26, 2007
"Daniel, My Brother Current mood: gutted, devastated To my dear brother:I miss you. All the color has gone out of the world; the music has stopped and all laughter has ceased. My heart has been shattered. I know your pain is over. I wish you peace.My pain has just begun and will have no end."Dear... Continue Reading →
Vocation Vacations
"Thanks to my experience with Vocation Vacations in 2005, I am pleased to report I have taken the plunge and now work as a full-time professional photographer!" Dan Chaffee, Kansas City, MO Photographer Vocationerhttp://vocationvacations.com/This is a little something I found on the web not too long ago. Along with his bequest notes that were found... Continue Reading →
Socks? Gloves?
I decided I have to have a knitting project going. It's not as though I don't have plenty of projects going now but I feel the need to work on something new.I got my needles out and my sock yarn and it's gloves! I decided I want to make some nice, long gauntlet gloves. I... Continue Reading →