“[A shawl] is perfect travel-knitting, as I have proved to myself many times. A round shawl, in fine wool, on a circular needle, is my invariable companion when space is […]
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I’ll admit
I haven’t been knitting much this week. Our new house is being completely renovated on the first level, and most of the work is ours to do. The kitchen was […]
I’m a bit behind
I was in Mexico for nine days and I swear that I got some actual knitting done. I took an unfinished sock project with me. I had scored a hank […]
Fit to Flatter with Knitscene and Amy Herzog
The Fall 2011 issue of Knitscene has just arrived in the shop, and we’re cooling ourselves down by planning autumn projects. Stop by and grab a copy! We’re also patting […]
Self-Striping Yarn: Not Just for Socks Any More
Self-striping yarn: You’ve seen it in the shop, but since you aren’t a sock knitter you’ve passed it on by. Or maybe you are a sock knitter, and your stash […]
Nothing like alpaca in the summer heat
About 7 days before the big trade show in Columbus this month, I decided that I wanted a new project to wear on the show floor. The Columbus Convention Center […]
Introducing “Leaving” and Miss Babs Northumbria DK
Well, it’s the first day of summer, it’s hot, and just about the last thing I want to do today is think about wool. Here in Northern California we are […]
Discover Acadia
One of the most exciting new yarns of the season comes to fibre space™ this week – The Fibre Company’s Acadia (rav link). Acadia is a two-ply blend of merino, […]
Sometimes they come early
As a stitcher, I am chronically late on projects. It seems like a project with a deadline is a sure fire way to make me less interested in getting the […]
Arrrr……g
I have been sick for three days now, which should mean that lots of knitting is happening, but I am also in the middle of house hunting…so not so much […]