After a less than positive sock start the other day (three starts, to be precise), I switched patterns and am making myself a pair of Jaywalkers. It’s a simple pattern, well-fitted and definitely suited to this lovely merino yarn (G Rocks from Blue Moon Fiber Arts). Alternating rows are straight stocking stitch (that’s basic knitting)…
Category: textile
Flippin’ amphibians
I have just frogged* a sock for the third time (Hippy Crunch, by Blue Moon Fibre Arts). I love this pattern, but my brain is obviously not processing in a hippy-like fashion at present. I am now going to switch patterns so as to thwart the Curse of the Amphibians. If frogs kissed turn into…
Silken Self-indulgence
I picked up some sari silk yarn today at the local wool store, Wool Trends. It’s fabulous stuff and should prove eminently useful as I work through some of my next projects (another couple of books, a series of boxes and some bowls and vases). I have great hopes for it! As an aside, Wool…
All that glitters….
Ah, I love having an chance to play with some new products. Recently I wandered through Kent Hardware store (Kent are the spawn of Irving, a New Brunswick company) and discovered that they are ceasing to carry the Pebeo line of art supplies. The remainder of the paints were seriously discounted (I paid $1.30 CDN…
Feeling fuzzy-handed
It’s not really “work” work, but… I’ve been knitting a lot, lately, in and around other things. I don’t knit in the warmer months as I find my hands just get too sweaty, but cold winter evenings are perfect for clicking together needles (I like bamboo) and wool. This winter, I’ve discovered the joys of…
Raising the Bar Strength & Conditioning 