Category Archives: knitting
“In December, drinking horchata I’d look psychotic in a balaclava…” -”Horchata” by Vampire Weekend Okay, he does not look psychotic nor is he drinking horchata, but we love this song and I think of it every time one of the … Continue reading
Puddle Season
Don’t you know a toddler who needs a new hat? A nice cotton hat that is just enough to keep the ears warm? Something bright and Springy to keep you focused on those tulips which are sure to be popping … Continue reading
An End in Sight
Today brought the sunshine here in Minnesota, and as much as I loved the cold, crispy 20F walk to the bus stop this morning, it was nice to enjoy the sunny, warm and very melty walk to the bus stop … Continue reading
I am easily distracted
So after my last post and a bit of thinking, I realized that despite the busyness, I want to be posting more. I want to be writing more and I miss it. I thought about this challenge: I can handle … Continue reading
Filed under finished objects, knitting, shawls
Every boy in Minnesota…
…needs one of these: It’s a balaclava, officially the Gusseted Helmet Pattern by Ellen M. Silva. The only mod I made was to knit the head one inch shorter before the decreases. If knitting it again I’d make the neck … Continue reading
Filed under finished objects, hats, kids, knitting
Because this is still a knitting blog….
My knitting ennui seems to finally have come to a screeching halt. I feel as if I have projects coming out my ears, which is not good considering the large amounts of sewing I need to do. But cooler weather … Continue reading
About Hats, Part Two
Yes, I was still without a hat. And suddenly it hit me. After all that searching I had a pattern, and yarn, in the right color just waiting for me in my closet. A week of knitting and I had … Continue reading
All bets are on….
I suffered interference of the worst kind this weekend. If I had a referee present Spinner would have spent the time in the penalty box. Despite being one sleeve behind schedule all is not lost! You see before you one … Continue reading
Boys
People often ask me, “So are you guys going to try for a fourth? You know, maybe you’ll have a girl!” My first reply is usually that a fourth child just might put me hiding under the dining room table … Continue reading
Filed under family, finished objects, handspun, kids, knitting
All Matchy-Matchy
Well, I didn’t mean to just fall of the planet there, but I guess I did. I’ve just been too sleepy lately at night to do any computer stuff, or should I say computer stuff that I need to think … Continue reading
Filed under finished objects, handspun, hats, knitting, mittens/gloves, scarf, shawls
