Now that I am obsessed with learning to sew, I’ve been shopping for fabric. I tried to wander the aisles of Jo-Ann over the weekend to pick up some fabric I needed for one of my first projects, but there are so many aisles of fabric it quickly became overwhelming for me. I just don’t […]
I LOVE the Olympics. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. I also love knitting, so knitting while watching the Olympics is like the double whammy of happiness for a couple of weeks. To keep from feeling like too much of a lazy slug during the two weeks I will be spending my free time on the couch, I […]
In general, deadlines aren’t something I enjoy. While it can push me to be productive, it also sucks the fun out of doing crafty things for me. Sometimes it is unavoidable, though, so this is how I deal with the deadline blues. Count backwards. How many days do I have to finish said item? Do […]
Although you can’t tell from the lack of posts in the Finished Object Friday category, I am a fairly productive crafter. People often ask me how I find time to do so much. I sometimes joke that having no husband or kids to look after leaves me with plenty of time, but in reality, the […]
I am still in that stage of knitting where I want to DO ALL THE THINGS. As a result, I listen to a lot of podcasts, go to a lot of festivals, take a lot of classes, and participate in a lot of KALs and contests. Working towards a goal keeps me motivated and I […]
Having just returned from vacation, I have flying on the brain. A frequent question that is asked is whether or not you may be able to bring your knitting needles with you on the plane, particularly given they are sharp and pointed objects. Here in the US where I live, the answer is a resounding […]
As you might be able to tell from reading the blog, I like to shop for yarn. I admittedly have quite a bit, and as such, I can sometimes forget what I actually have. I also do want to be mindful of purchases, and try to keep my incoming stash rotating with old stash actually […]
My current magnum opus of knitting is the Hedgerow cardigan I am working on. I’ve been working away on it, trying to get at least one round in every night, but it is slow going as each round takes me about 45 minutes. So imagine my shock when I realized I made a mistake several […]
I knit on the go a lot – while I take the train to work, at the LYS for classes or social knitting, at knitting group, or just out in my car while I am waiting for someone. As a result, my WIPs live in project bags so I can grab and go at any […]
Recently I discovered I possess Hulk strength. While putting a cord on tips from my Knitter’s Pride Royale interchangeable set, I snapped a tip right in half. I wasn’t even knitting with it, I was just screwing the tip to the cord. I emailed Knitter’s Pride customer service and was happy to find out they […]
