It's been something like 2 weeks since I posted! What's been going on? Well, the Lorax started driving...Ok, not really. I finished a sweater, for real - for me! Iced by Carol Feller (one of my favorite designers). I wanted something cozy that I could wear around the house - something that I could toss… Continue reading A little of this and that
Author: Becca
Two done!
Last week I professed my love of Malabrigo. The picture I had included: grew up into this:Pattern: Chandra by Caryl PierreYarn: Malabrigo Silky, "Cloudy Sky" - 2.7 skeins used to make the Large size.I LOVE this shawl! When the knitting was done I immediately wrapped myself up under it and was smitten. Lightweight and warm.… Continue reading Two done!
Mash Up
My husband wants to go see "Sucker Punch", big surprise there. "It's about girl power" he says - I say, "Go ahead and see it without me". I love a night out and I do miss going to the movies, but it has to be worth it these days. I don't think that movie would… Continue reading Mash Up
Your knitting and crochet time. 2KCBWDAY7
Write about your typical crafting time. When it is that you are likely to craft – alone or in more social environments, when watching TV or whilst taking bus journeys. What items do you like to surround yourself with whilst you twirl your hook like a majorette’s baton or work those needles like a skilled… Continue reading Your knitting and crochet time. 2KCBWDAY7
Something to aspire to. 2KBCWDAY6
Is there a pattern or skill that you don’t yet feel ready to tackle but which you hope to (or think you can only dream of) tackling in the future, near or distant? Is there a skill or project that makes your mind boggle at the sheer time, dedication and mastery of the craft? Maybe… Continue reading Something to aspire to. 2KBCWDAY6
And now for something completely different. 2KCBWDAY5
This is an experimental blogging day to try and push your creativity in blogging to the same level that you perhaps push your creativity in the items you create.When in doubt, hand over the knitting to the kid. I am very interested to see how she creates a paper bag for her next project....Edited to… Continue reading And now for something completely different. 2KCBWDAY5
Where are they now? 2KCBWDAY4
Whatever happened to your __________?Write about the fate of a past knitting project. Whether it be something that you crocheted or knitted for yourself or to give to another person. An item that lives with you or something which you sent off to charity.There are a lot of different aspects to look at when looking… Continue reading Where are they now? 2KCBWDAY4
Tidy mind, tidy stitches. 2KCBWDAY3
How do you keep your yarn wrangling organized? It seems like an easy to answer question at first, but in fact organization exists on many levels. Maybe you are truly not organized at all, in which case I am personally daring you to try and photograph your stash in whatever locations you can find the… Continue reading Tidy mind, tidy stitches. 2KCBWDAY3
Skill + 1UP – 2KCBWDAY2
Look back over your last year of projects and compare where you are in terms of skill and knowledge of your craft to this time last year. Have you learned any new skills or forms of knitting/crochet (can you crochet cable stitches now where you didn’t even know such things existed last year? Have you… Continue reading Skill + 1UP – 2KCBWDAY2
A Tale of Two Yarns – 2KCBWDAY1
It's Knitting and Crochet Blog Week, Day One, 2011!Part of any fibre enthusiast’s hobby is an appreciation of yarn. Choose two yarns that you have either used, are in your stash or which you yearn after and capture what it is you love or loathe about them.There are so many yarns and just not enough… Continue reading A Tale of Two Yarns – 2KCBWDAY1