May socks are finished!
In an effort to destash some of my personal yarn, I used yarn not offered in the shop (GASP!!!).
At Knitting Camp last summer, I took the opportunity to purchase some of that special yarn Elizabeth Zimmermann spoke of and used in her knitting, e.g., unspun Icelandic, Quebecoise, Rangeley, Canadian Regal, and Guernsey. […]
Category Archives: May 2009
Spiral Striped Socks
May 30, 2009 – 2:09 pm
Fiber in Motion
May 26, 2009 – 1:01 pm
A great workspace is important.
I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity while the shop was being built to create my space. I knew I wanted a space that was soothing, inviting, open, and full of color.
Not only did it need to be inspiring for those walking in the door, it had to be so […]
Get Ready for Stitch N Pitch 2009
May 21, 2009 – 11:29 am
If you’re not familiar with Stitch N Pitch, this is an event you won’t want to miss… especially if you’re a baseball fan.
Join us on Monday, September 14th, as knitters, crocheters, and other needle artists (and families) gather to cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals as they play the Florida Marlins. Game starts at 7:15pm.
We […]
Cast-onitis
May 18, 2009 – 9:42 am
Help me.
In the last four days, I’ve casted on four more projects (with a fifth on the way) and have yet to finish any of the ones already on the needles. Apparently, my fingers are feeling restless and need to new blood.
To prepare for fall and winter displays, I’ve begun the Ziggy Cap from Simply […]
Traveling
May 13, 2009 – 10:58 am
Over the weekend, Eric, Hector (our grey kitty), Maggie (our chocolate lab), and I headed down to Arkansas to attend Eric’s sister’s college graduation and visit family for Mother’s Day. Though it was short, it was a nice respite from St. Louis and gave us a chance to get out of the house for a […]
