I love mail, who doesn't? Unless it's bills of course. I went through a really good stretch back in the spring where I think I got a package of some sort everyday for about a week! It's dried up some - swaps aren't happening until later, I've cancelled a bunch of magazines, I've tried to… Continue reading Mail.
Author: Becca
Measuring, Measuring.
I've been working away on A Little Something. Last night I worked on the armholes but think I may have to re-do that (something about the cast on for the extra stitches, I'm just not happy with it). Anyway:And here's what happens when you try to measure your knitting with a wide awake toddler:Trying to… Continue reading Measuring, Measuring.
Fruit Loop, with a side of Ham
This past week at SnB I was able to finish up the Fruit Loop by Pixie Purls, a handknit for Lorelai. I had bought the yarn (Ella Rae Baby Cotton) a while back at The Yarn Basket. It's a cotton-nylon blend that is quite soft and was pleasant while working. I made the size 2T… Continue reading Fruit Loop, with a side of Ham
It’s not all cute.
This blog has a tendency to run toward the cuter side of life - there's a baby toddler (holy chickens, she's already 18 months old?!) and a dog and I just really like all that cute stuff. Always look on the bright side of life and all that jazz. Well, today my post is decidedly… Continue reading It’s not all cute.
Team VA Weekend
I know I've mentioned before that my brother is getting married in June. We're all very very excited - his "ex-girlfriend", Virginia is absolutely amazing and I'm very lucky to have her as a sister-in-law. She's cute, she's smart and she knits! I am part of her "Team" and we went into New York City… Continue reading Team VA Weekend
Orange Racer
It's been sunnier this past week, but I am still very glad for the opportunity to knit with orange yarn. I've finished the sweater for Romney Ridge FarmPattern: Racer Sweater from Miss Bea's Rainy Day Collections by Louisa Harding. Yarn: Romney Ridge Farm Hand dyed (4 oz / 250 yards) 100% Maine Grown Wool I… Continue reading Orange Racer
Smiles
It really is the little things (which sometimes are big things) that can make you smile. Last week I found out that my job for Google had ended - not a terribly big surprise as I knew when I was hired it "could end at any time" and "don't count on this for full time… Continue reading Smiles
Pajamas
A quick post, totally not about knitting. The Lorax is quickly building up her vocabulary - including "No" but she says it in a very coy way - almost with a drawl! "Noooooo". Luckily she hasn't quite figured out to say it in a short "No!" as in disagreeing with me (yet.) She doesn't say… Continue reading Pajamas
Another Hat
Hat #7 / 52, a test knit for Shazzasknits on Ravelry - a cupcake hat. Total stashbuster for me, quick to knit, cute - I especially like the "icing" construction. Lorelai is sadly no longer willing to put up with hats, but it was cute! Take it from me, bathroom self-portraits are difficult enough, but… Continue reading Another Hat
CT Sheep & Wool
Apparently Connecticut is going to skip spring and jump right into summer. I'm sort of ok with that. The humidity is low, so it isn't too bad. On Saturday, like so many other knitters, Theatreknitter and I trekked out to the CT Sheep and Wool Festival. It was such a nice day out and the… Continue reading CT Sheep & Wool