I’m working on my forth pair of socks since New Year’s and have lost 13 pounds. Yes, friends, there is a correlation. I discovered that one of the things that results in my eating too much is wanting something to do with my hands that isn’t work-work in the evening. Popcorn helps, but it’s still…
Category: wool
Toasty feet
Just finished off the Jaywalker socks, mentioned in this earlier post (details about the wool and pattern can be found there). What a fun pattern to knit! Fast, too. This pair took a week, in and around other things.
Better luck this time
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)…
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…
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 