Yet again my blog was set aside. Let's just call it summer slide and move on. The Q3 KAL for the EatSleepKnit Yarnathon required using yarn that was exclusively dyed for the shop. Violet Waffles Hat The Violet Waffles hat pattern is one I have heard mentioned so many times on different podcasts and blogs.… Continue reading End of the Quarter
Tag: sock
5KCBWDAY2 Dating Profile
5KCBWDAY2 Dating Profile Write a dating profile for one of your past finished projects. Introduction: I'm Soli! Originally from outside Washington, D.C., I was a souvenir yarn purchase. The Neighborhood Fiber Company dyed me up in the Thomas Circle colorway on their Watershed base. This was a good match for testing a sock pattern that was… Continue reading 5KCBWDAY2 Dating Profile
Personal Sock Club
Once I gained a bit of confidence in my knitting, I tried socks. I can remember sitting in my bedroom surrounded by printouts from the internet of how to knit a sock on double points. I held those pointy tips so close to my eyes I am pretty lucky I didn't hurt myself when I… Continue reading Personal Sock Club
Enjoyable WIPs
Is it fair to show a WIP that is now finished? If you follow me on pretty much any other social media channel, I posted about how I started a hat over the weekend, and couldn't stop working on it! It's done, washed, and is drying now. I hope I will be able to… Continue reading Enjoyable WIPs
Too much stuff – Yarn Along & WIP Wednesday
Let's just sum up by saying I have a lot of stuff. I have a lot of projects going on, I have to keep track of a lot of details for my work, my home & family. I may be reaching a tipping point. Today I started the washing machine and left the top open;… Continue reading Too much stuff – Yarn Along & WIP Wednesday
Sock Love
I love knitting socks. An outside observer might think otherwise, given that there hasn't been a sock on my needles since September. And the fact that there are several mate-less socks in a drawer patiently waiting for their match to be made. Socks are a great way to splurge on nice yarn ($24 or so… Continue reading Sock Love
Knitting In Advance
Last summer, I test and sample knit a sock for The Unique Sheep's Lord of the Strings club. Frequently, my test / sock knitting projects are done under a rather tight deadline (most recent record holder? A sock for Cookie A's new book in 5 days!) - but this project was for the June 2010… Continue reading Knitting In Advance
I’m at TNNA!
There's a big yarny show going on this weekend, TNNA, and I'm there! In spirit, that is, but some of my work is there as show samples! First up, one Hopscotch Sock for Lorna's Laces. It's the Shepherd Sock base, and this fantastic color (not sure of the name - it's new!)It was like an… Continue reading I’m at TNNA!
Trust me, it’s a sock.
This weekend was spent celebrating a "Housewarmthday" party for my brother & sister-in-law - they have a new house and big birthdays - and hosted a fantastic party. I was gifted a rare treat of time to myself - the Lorax stayed behind for quality time with Dad - and I got to relax, eat,… Continue reading Trust me, it’s a sock.
Casting On
I'm still playing catch up from Christmas - there's a lot to be done and somehow, with the approach of 2010 just days away it feels like time is running out even faster! I know that's just a feeling, but funny enough it also doesn't stop me from casting on new projects. Casting on brings… Continue reading Casting On