I’m looking at a huge pile of laundry, a dirty bathroom, a 900 page book that I can’t put down, a newly cast on sweater that is calling my name, and an empty fridge. Let’s not forget the crafting I have to do for my swap box that is suppose to be sent next Wednesday....
Nerd Wars n) 1. a competition held on Ravelry that requires participants to knit/crochet/spin/weave projects that answer one of six challenges a month.2. a damn good way to get Christmas knitting done. 3. possibly the nerdiest thing a knitter could do. I joined Nerd Wars during the first tournament. I have to admit that I...
Yesterday marked the start of a serious spinner. I got my Ashford Kiwi. It’s a Christmas present from my boyfriend. I love him so! Here are the lessons I’ve learned from putting it together and my first attempt as spinning. 1. Ashford Kiwi directions have no words. Just pretty pictures. Which works great for me...
Have you explored Pintrest yet? I’m in love with it. It’s like a drug. A few minutes can take me out of a foul withdrawal and turn into hours of pleasure. One minute the clock reads 1:30pm and then next it’s 4:00am. There is a high danger of pinning projects, recipes, and ideas without ever...
Okay, so I finished the dreaded socks. Whew I’ve finished my boyfriend’s socks. I made them with yarn from Knitter’s Brewing Company and my set of Blackthorn needles, both of which were acquired at Sock Summit 2011. He likes them a lot. In fact when I told him that I found a mistake and I...
Project monogamy is killing me. I’m working on a pair of socks that need to be done soon and be sent on the 24th. I’ve had two months but procrastination and lack of funds caused me to wait. I’m a multiple-projects-at-a-time knitter. I have had 15 projects going at the same time. This one-at-a-time thing...
In honor of my “almost” finished Knitter’s Brewing Company socks…I cracked open one of my favorite adult beverages. Reminds me of college…Ahhhh… those lovely days on the campus of WMU. It’s absolutely beautiful this time of year. I was introduced to Knitter’s Brewing Company by the Stash n’ Burn podcast. I was lucky enough to...
At the beginning of 2011, my local LYS, Sifu Design Studio and Fine Yarns held their Grand opening. Well, Sifu is run by Lisa Whiting, so I guess you’d sayshe held her Grand Opening. Sifu is located on North Clark Street in Andersonville. I happen to be lucky enough to live only blocks from the store. It’s an adorable store...
This is Number 2. Meet Wendy! She knit the tam by Meg Swansen called Embossed Tam and the scarf around her neck is actually a dickey from Elizabeth Zimmerman! I apologize to Wendy for the poor picture quality. I was just so excited that I didn’t check to see if my lens was clean. She’s my first official...
Welcome to the McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Last year I volunteered to be a balloon handler with a co-worker of mine. I couldn’t pass up the chance to wear as many hand knits as I could. I am sporting another star-crossed beret made in Donegal Tweed. It was sent to me by a swap partner....
