I paid my library fines. I was heckled by the librarian. I don't like my local town library. I propmptly requested several items through interlibrary loan, including Oddball Knitting and Knit 2 Together.
Author: Becca
Science Nerd
In a break from the knitting stuff (which of late is small. I'm trying to get a guage swatch for the hourglass sweater using some yarn from hopyard; making Dan a pair of socks - I made him try on the monkey socks and told him I wanted to make him a pair - he's… Continue reading Science Nerd
FO – Monkey Socks
Monkey Socks Originally uploaded by nutmegknitter. These are currently my favorite socks ever! They knit up really quick - I did the legs of each first and I really think that helped! The pattern (found on knitty.com) is great - I used Fleece Artist Basic Merino yarn in the "Rainforest" colorway - love it!! I… Continue reading FO – Monkey Socks
Work Rant
I'm a teacher. I teach middle school students science. For the most part I enjoy my work. Today, I don't. Rude rude rude behavior. Entitlement issues. Whining. Bad parents. Threats. And all I can do? Repeat my directions again. Clearly. Calmly. Never let them see you cry. Today just sucked. And I'm at the end… Continue reading Work Rant
Me and My favorite scarf
Me and My favorite scarf Originally uploaded by nutmegknitter. This photo was taken in the car with my cameraphone. I took it so I would have proof of actually wearing hand-knitted items! Actually, I'm still at work now and am still wearing the scarf! Doesn't it look like I'm daydreaming about knitting? I was listening… Continue reading Me and My favorite scarf
FO! and a Swap
I was successful in my intentional sweater knitting for the dog:I followed the pattern / chart from a Japanese dog sweater book that I linked to in a previous post. The yarn is Lamb's Pride Worsted in Limeade, Persian Peacock and #18 (it's a softer sage-y kinda green), knit up on size 7 needles, cast… Continue reading FO! and a Swap
Bleh. Frustrating FO
First off, the Finished Object. I knit up the Malagaiter from magknits.com. I used Malabrigo and knit the larger size thinking everthing would be grand - and perfect for the upcoming winter that seems to have finally come to CT. Actually, it seems to have come everywhere BUT my town. Cities that don't get snow… Continue reading Bleh. Frustrating FO
Dachshund walk
Dachshund walk Originally uploaded by nutmegknitter. Winter finally started to show up and now everyone in southern New England is going to complain that it's too cold! I tried to get Jackson outside for a walk - at least it was sunny today! But he was not having it - not even with his jacket… Continue reading Dachshund walk
Sheep Shirt
My geeky side (which is both sides mind you) loves this:Sure, it seems like calculating sheep in order to reach the funtion of sleep, but as a knitter, it must have something to do with knitting and yarn, yes? I have ordered a couple of shirts from threadless in the past - love them.
Monkey WIPs (and a rant)
I've been working on my next pair of socks, Monkey (knitty.com). Inspired by another blogger (whose name escapes me right now) I knit both legs first on this one. Now that I'm working on turning the heel, it seems like they'll be done in no time!If you're feeling a hankering for a scary movie, given… Continue reading Monkey WIPs (and a rant)