Monthly Archives: November 2008
A Story and a Soaker
So ages ago I repaired some gorgeous fair-isle mittens for a friend. I was completely in love with them, and even more so when I found out who made them. See this loveliness? Her great-grandpa knit these for her grandmother … Continue reading
Filed under finished objects, knitting, mittens, random, soakers
Be still my heart….
Little Man is knitting. This happened so suddenly, and I think it is a good testament to how quickly growth can happen. Previous attempts have always gone exactly the same: 1. “Mom, I want to knit!” 2. I get some … Continue reading
A cowl problem…
I made a cowl to match this hat, using the rest of the Posh yarn I got from Mrs. Pao. As usual, the yarn is gorgeous! But I think I cast on too many stitches. The cowl is a little … Continue reading
Filed under finished objects, knitting, scarf
Grey…
The Minnesota greyness has settled in for November. We awoke to snow yesterday. The sun wasn’t even up all the way and the boys were bundled up and outside. Today we have rain, wet leaves, and more grey. The greyness … Continue reading
A gift
I can’t wait to finish this up and give it to a very special recipient: Crown Mountain Farms superwash merino, “Crocodile Walk.”
Filed under giving, handspun, spinning, Uncategorized
Excitement!!!!
I ripped this directly from the American Swedish Institute website: Radiant Knits: The Bohus Tradition January 23–March 29, 2009 The exhibit Radiant Knits: The Bohus Tradition will be on display at the American Swedish Institute from Friday, Jan. 23– Sunday, … Continue reading
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Halloween recap and a sweater
Happy Election Day everyone!!!! So Halloween was fun if not a bit frantic, in a busy sort of way. We always carve pumpkins on Halloween, but this along with the excitement of trick-or-treating makes for some serious craziness. We did … Continue reading
