Yarn: For my last yarn of the April AtoZ blog challenge, I've decided to pick this single skein of Zealana Rimu from my stash. This yarn is from New Zealand and is a blend of 60% merino and 40% brushtail possum! It is super soft and a lovely shade of chocolate brown. Most likely this… Continue reading AtoZ Challenge Z is for
Tag: lace
A to Z Challenge A is for
Yarn: A Touch of Twist Aussie in Peacock - a Rhinebeck purchase from 2009. Laceweight, but the prettiest shade of teal blue. I have 600 yards and currently no plans for it. Pattern: As You Wish by Pamela Northrup. A massive lace undertaking, in 1200 yards of laceweight. I do have 1300 yards of Tucker… Continue reading A to Z Challenge A is for
Tinkering
This week I started reading Love Anthony by Lisa Genova, on loan from my MIL. I am not too far in and I am hooked enough that I am curious about the characters, but not overwhelmingly so. I am enjoying getting back into reading and am glad that we are trying to make it part… Continue reading Tinkering
Review: Everyday Lace by Heather Zoppetti
Today is a sort of twist on my yarn along and my WIP Wednesday, because this post is also a review of Heather Zoppetti's new book, Everyday Lace. It is also part of a Scavenger Hunt and you can win prizes! I was pretty excited to see Heather's tweet back in the spring asking if… Continue reading Review: Everyday Lace by Heather Zoppetti
At the end
Hello Monday! We're still in vacation mode (minus a dentist appointment later today). This is a highly enjoyable change of pace. I think the kids have settled in to the "at home" routine, and calmed down a bit from the excitement of last week. Over the weekend I caught up on a few podcasts and… Continue reading At the end
Charleston Tea, finished!
Just today, I put the Charleston Tea in the mail, to return home at Good Karma Farm up in Maine. I know that I have said it here before but it is worth repeating: I love this yarn! It is a new blend and weight for them, and I am hoping to purchase more at… Continue reading Charleston Tea, finished!
I Love Green
I recently finished a sample shawlette for Romney Ridge Farm. When I was talking with Kelly about knitting for her she told me that she was looking for a small shawl that would be like a one-skein wonder to use up a skein of her hand-dyed sport weight, that I could pick the pattern. I… Continue reading I Love Green
Yarn Along – May 9
~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? ~ from small things Hurray! I finished all the knitting… Continue reading Yarn Along – May 9
Batwoman Here.
I almost can't believe I did it! My Batshawl designed by Emilee! One skein of Malabrigo Lace - and I have leftovers! Wa na na na na na na na - Bat Shawl!I've yet to remove all the pins to actually try it on, so certainly there will be more photos. Now that I see… Continue reading Batwoman Here.