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February in April
Posted on | April 21, 2010 | 1 Comment
Finally, my February Lady Sweater is finito!!! Several months past my original self-imposed deadline, it’s true, but with the sudden spring cold snap we’re having here in the Bay area, I am wearing it right now and feeling very comfortable. Pamela Flint’s pattern (or should I say Elizabeth Zimmermann’s?) was a pleasure to knit up [...]
Twist superlatives
Posted on | April 4, 2010 | No Comments
Now that I’ve finished admiring my own handiwork in the latest issue of Twist, I’ve gone back through the rest of the patterns and decided that this issue is the best one ever! When I can’t make up my mind about which project to download first, and when there are fewer designs I probably won’t want [...]
A Whole Lotta Knittin’ Goin’ On
Posted on | November 19, 2009 | No Comments
Despite an annoying lack of cooperation from my cranky, stiff, crampy, in-need-of-R-and-R fingers, there are a few projects in the works – more than I usually work on simultaneously given my inborn tendency, supposedly the fatal flaw of all Geminis, to get quickly bored and just cavalierly toss the incomplete projects into the “mañana” pile, never to be [...]
Warm and Dry
Posted on | October 13, 2009 | No Comments
Aside from the alarming fact that our pool is in danger of overflowing (seriously, the water level has risen a good four inches since last night), today’s downpour, high winds, and flash flood warnings have kept me happily indoors where I am working, knitting, reading, and fortifying my labors with cups of hot tea. My appointments for the day [...]
To Err Is Human…
Posted on | October 12, 2009 | No Comments
… on the other hand, when you follow a seemingly straightforward pattern that appears to make perfect sense, and seems as if it will result in a good fit, only to have the finished garment appear better suited to a linebacker or other broad-shouldered wearer (not you), much gnashing of the teeth is sure to result. [...]
BNK
Posted on | October 7, 2009 | 2 Comments
BNK? Bink? Is that some new acronym for ripping out one’s knitting? Yes, it does sound a lot like “tink,” but you’re not even close. BNK is Brave New Knits, the title of my knitting book due out next year from inestimable publisher Rodale, Inc. The last few posts, I’ve mentioned my recent trip to [...]
WIP Purgatory
Posted on | August 23, 2009 | No Comments
With hand surgery mere hours away, it appears unlikely that I will complete either of the two projects currently on my needles before I go under the knife. The Badcaul sock below is intended to be one of a pair, as socks usually are. The second sock, however, has yet to be cast on since [...]
Chardelicious
Posted on | November 11, 2008 | No Comments
Chard. Rainbow chard. Crunchy red and yellow stems, brilliant green corrugated leaves that glow with the sun behind them. Beautiful AND delectable. Oh, yeah. Braised with a drizzle of olive oil, a clove or two of smashed garlic, a quick grind of fresh black pepper, and a tidge of chicken stock or water to keep [...]