I finished a pair of socks last weekend and immediately wanted to cast on another pair! Rarely do I make socks for anyone other than myself. My husband has proven to be sock-worthy and I made two pairs of socks for my daughter, which she has outgrown. So I've let myself be distracted from my… Continue reading Sock Bug Bites Again
Tag: WIPs
Two new starts and two in progress socks
In Progress Reading: This week I started reading Radium Girls. The first night, a handful of pages in and I had a pit in my stomach. The focus is the girls (teenagers!) who worked to paint watch dials and instruments dials with paint that would glow in the dark. Radium was the main ingredient. Radium… Continue reading Two new starts and two in progress socks
Socks and Speculation
We're in a bit of a thaw right now. It's a very welcome change, but the weather is sure to turn back again. Here's what I'm reading and knitting: I've been making good progress on my Yukon River Socks after a bit of a setback. I thought I might have a bug + yarn… Continue reading Socks and Speculation
Ready for the Ravellenic Games
Who's excited for the Olympics? I am! My current knit and crochet WIPs are totally out of control, I will admit, but that is not stopping me from eyeing my stash and queue for projects I can start as part of the Ravellenic Games! During the 2012 Games, my one project was the "Modular Relay"… Continue reading Ready for the Ravellenic Games
Socks and stripes and a scarf-wearing penguin
I worked on a lot of projects and did a bit of reading last week, thanks in part to Winter Storm Jonas. We ended up with over a foot of snow, currently melting away, but when it was here the whole family did get out in it. I am pleased to report that several handknits… Continue reading Socks and stripes and a scarf-wearing penguin
Pieces in Progress
Projects in pieces, appropriate for a work-in-progress Wednesday post right? Shown here are the front and back sides of the Watercolor Pillow I'm making for the Sophomore year assignments of Loopy Academy. I am hoping it all works out okay, because man, my colorwork heart is a bit wonky. I should have given a lot more slack… Continue reading Pieces in Progress
WIP Wednesday Catch up edition
a note: I'm almost done with the Blogging from A-to-Z April Challenge! Check out all my AtoZ Challenge posts by clicking here. I have been knitting and reading and didn't want to wait until next week to jump back in with a WIP Wednesday update! I had to return the Candy book to the library.… Continue reading WIP Wednesday Catch up edition
After the Blizzard
For all the hype for "Blizzard 2015", I was happy to wake up to see snowfall amounts that were way less than forecast! We still have 15-18" of snow, shoveling to do, and the kids are going on their second day with no school. The power stayed on, the local plow guy was here early… Continue reading After the Blizzard
Secret Stitches
Last night I finished Love Anthony. The story is certainly heart-squeezing and I thought her portrayal of Anthony (the autistic boy / boy with autism) was unique. The story moments from his point of view made me think, but the rest of the story was sort of meh. I didn't cry or weep while reading… Continue reading Secret Stitches
So Close – reading and project progress
Sadly, I have not touched my current book in weeks, maybe even months. I did take a few moments this morning to read a few pages of The Rent Collector to be fair! A good friend gave me Ann Hood's Knitting Yarns last week and I am really looking forward to starting that.... eventually! The… Continue reading So Close – reading and project progress