I've been thinking I really should be better about keeping track of certain things - like how much time some of my knitting projects actually take me, the funny things Lorelai says now that she's starting to make full sentences and recall and expressions, and what she's reading. I loved to read as a kid,… Continue reading What My Child Is Reading
Author: Becca
Impact.
I almost don't have words for this. I think most people who read my blog already know this, but seeing as how my blog has become a fairly good record for the everyday happenings of my life, it makes sense to me to record this as well. On Wednesday night, Dan went out to see… Continue reading Impact.
A tale of two shrugs and other stuff.
This may be the first time where I have knit the same thing twice (socks excluded). And it wasn't terrible! These shrugs, DROPS design #98-47 are quite cozy and warm. I know I have some wool that would be great - I held the yarn doubled and that took 3 skeins of yarn. Being sample… Continue reading A tale of two shrugs and other stuff.
That Doesn’t Look Right (Until the End)
A recent test knit has been completed, yay! I worked on Icing by Samantha Roshak. I used Cherry Tree Suri Lace Alpaca, colorway is unknown as I have long lost the band. But it's pretty and totally my colors, blues-purples-grey. Aside from my bat shawl, this is the first project for which I have actually… Continue reading That Doesn’t Look Right (Until the End)
Another snowfall, another project.
But first - the hearts I made for my valentines:Left over sock yarn, held doubled - one made with a face for the Lorax, the other is a sleepy eyed heart with a heart tattoo on its backside, for the hubby. Quick and cute. I have been trying to come up with other ideas for… Continue reading Another snowfall, another project.
Love.
"My little dog, a heartbeat at my feet" - Edith Wharton"No symphony orchestra ever played music like a two-year-old girl laughing with a puppy." - Bern Williams "For you see, each day I love you more, today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow." -Rosemonde GerardI wish everyone gets an extra snuggle or two today,… Continue reading Love.
It’s Done!
The ends are all woven in. Blocking is done. The pins are removed. I have a new sweater! Sometimes I wish there were two of me - one to use the camera and the other I could boss around to pose. I used the self timer on the camera and mostly felt silly - but… Continue reading It’s Done!
Snow “Event” 2010.
I have always enjoyed a good snow day. These days a snow day is not much of a disruption to my daily routine, or Lorelai's. But there is something about snow, now matter if it's a blizzard prediction or just a flurry that makes everyone a little giddy. I say, it's New England. It's supposed… Continue reading Snow “Event” 2010.
Progress.
I've been making progress on many fronts - I am feeling very accomplished! My Trellis & Vine sweater is now blocking. Holy chickens, wool holds on to a lot of water. The weather this week is predicted to stay really cold, so I would love to be able to wear this soon!Some detail shots: I've… Continue reading Progress.
So Close!
I've got 6 rows to do on the right sleeve. About 40 or so rows to do on the left sleeve. Weave in the ends. Block a little. And then I'll have my sweater. !!!!!I've been planning what I want to try for the finished object shots - they will be much better than the… Continue reading So Close!