March is wrapping up and roaring on out. But wait, it roared in - where are the warmer spring days and sunshine? Even this morning I've seen rain, snow and sleet! Let's focus on the new and different then, shall we? I am going to give spinning a try again. I have a drop spindle… Continue reading Spring Training
Author: Becca
FO Friday Sockhead Hat
It feels like a long time since I have finished anything. Just in time for the return of the colder weather, I finished the knitting on a Sockhead Hat. I loved working with this yarn, Peppino, from The Yarns of Rhichard Devrieze. This project (knit with a variegated yarn) also fits the bill for the… Continue reading FO Friday Sockhead Hat
Socks, a scarf, a kit and a book
I finished Stitches last week and enjoyed it, though I was left wanting a bit more. Lucky for me, my mom brought Help, Thanks, Wow to borrow (which I gave to her at Christmas). I have yet to start it; maybe I'll be able to sneak in a few pages today. I've also been reading… Continue reading Socks, a scarf, a kit and a book
Tiny Stitches
This week I picked up Stitches, by Anne Lamott. I was first introduced to her writing freshman year of college with Bird by Bird, a book that I think of often and really should reread. (I think it was a social justice class. I also read Amazing Grace in that class which was phenomenal.) I… Continue reading Tiny Stitches
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I don't care for the green beer and bagels on St. Patrick's Day. Also, I'm not sure who has been giving my 6 year old ideas, but she keeps asking what will happen when "The Leprechaun" comes. Will he take our green things? Um. I have… Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Holding Steady
This week the WIP that held my attention the most is that of the Mighty Violet. My niece had her second open heart surgery in 6 months. She'll be 7 months old next week. I went up to wait out the day with her parents on Wednesday. It was super long day, and thankfully (fingers… Continue reading Holding Steady
Finished and almost satisfied
Hooray for getting things finished! I'm now in a weird lull - I have many WIPs that are not calling to me, and other projects I want to start but that requires the effort of gathering all the supplies. Hopefully sharing the latest finished items will get that mojo moving in the right direction! First… Continue reading Finished and almost satisfied
March is roaring in
I didn't get the chance to post last week because I was simply too busy keeping track of all my irons in the fire. I think I have a good handle on things, but still have to deal with the distractions like everyone does. Anyway, Hello March! It's another Wednesday, so what am I working… Continue reading March is roaring in
Pushing On, Gaining Speed
I like when I get to a point in a project when I can count a reasonable amount of rows (or inches) until the end. My current sample knit for Plymouth is like that - I have another 10 rows plus an 8" section to finish the knitting on that project. It's auto-pilot knitting and… Continue reading Pushing On, Gaining Speed
Not out of place
This weekend the hubs and I got the chance to have a mini-vacation. 24 hours away was a welcome change of pace. We drove up to Worcester (wuss-tah), MA to catch Alton Brown's Edible Inevitable Tour with friends. Of course I brought my knitting, my Personal Sock Club - February Edition socks. These socks are… Continue reading Not out of place