And… done.
Book was a quick read – it’s not very long, and I’m pretty lazy today. I zipped right through it, occasionally pausing to read lines aloud to The Boy as he nodded and kept on … Read more
knitting
I don’t usually read knitting books.
I’ve never read a Yarn Harlot book (though I just bought a few for my Kindle, so I’ll get to them eventually). This time, though, I took some advice from Scalzi and started reading Sweater … Read more
A setback.
In preparation for Stitches West – I’m pretty sure I’m going next weekend – I decided to inventory all my needles. This took longer than it should, because I’m pretty disorganized when it comes to … Read more
Have you ever seen something so perfect…
… that you just had to make it? I hate swatching. Hate it. But for this lovely, it is a necessity. I’m going to make these: Out of this amazing yarn from Karrie: I know! … Read more
Tidied up a bit.
Link to the iPhone cozy pattern and associated tutorial are now updated.
Today was a lovely, relaxing day.
You’d think that, what with no job to go to, every day would be lovely and relaxing but in fact you’d be wrong. Many days are just plain interminable — a not-exactly-interesting mix of boredom … Read more
Didn’t take me long to start another sock project.
This time, it’s the Cloning Anemone Rib socks from BMFA’s RSC last year. I think I’ve learned my lesson this time, since instead of using US0’s I’m using US1.5’s as the pattern suggests. I’m also … Read more
Will I never learn?
This is the second pair of socks in a row I’ve made that turned out too tight. Though my usual toe-up formula – size 0 needles, 64 stitches, shortrow heels – has worked time and … Read more
The house is finally coming together, I think.
We have a hard deadline because The Boy’s mom is coming to visit in a few weeks, and of course we want everything to be “just so” for her trip. I’ve had a pretty good … Read more
Finally.
As in, I have finally finally FINALLY finished my Space Invaders socks. They turned out great, but I’m weary of them. So many teeny teeny little stitches!!
And since we’ve been packing, I can say:
I have a CRAPLOAD of yarn. That is all.