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A Sweater for the Ages
Sweater knitting has been my Waterloo.
I have knit sweaters before only to be insanely unhappy with my yarn choice, or my pattern choice, or the fit, or any combination of those items. Until this point, there has been no sweater success in my knitting life.
Where There Are Sheep
There is sure to be wool. Even an over-abundance of wool. Early yesterday morning, I boarded a bus bound for the one and only Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. My excitement was at a fevered pitch after reading blog posts about what to do. I had made my lists, I had...
Warm and Toasty on the Inside
I absolutely love things that are easy and I think “easy” should be the norm for all things in life. Unfortunately, this is not the case and many things are complex, complicated, and entirely lacking ease. When I find something complex that is easy, it is a win! This...
Almost Wordless Wednesday
I sometimes think the Pussy-Willows grey Are Angel Kittens who have lost their way... Oliver Herford, Rubaiyat of a Persian Kitten
With a Sense of Urgency
"Beware the ides of March." William Shakespeare The Ides of March are upon us and with each passing day, the grasp that winter has on us loosens. The Snowdrops outside my back door are bravely baring their blossoms to the hints of warmer weather that have coaxed them...
Partly Cloudy With a Dose of Bottled Sunshine
I saw this recipe on a blog recently and it peaked my interest. The only problem, the grapefruit's at the market were A. not on sale and B. they did not look appealing at all. However, oranges were and they were bright and sunny and blemish free. The wheels of my...
An Accidental Blogger
It has almost been 5 months since my last blog post. Five very long months that included me traveling back to Michigan to see my kids, some more knitting for a friend, some personal knitting for myself, some Christmas knitting, and a little tiny bit of Beginning...
Wool Mania with Beth Smith
I love wool and I really love people who share my obsession. In my perfect world, Beth Smith would be my next-door neighbor, I would be able to have her over for tea, and we would spin together. She would share her vast knowledge of all things wool from her...
Of Lichens and Wool
Cla·do·nia noun kləˈdōnyə, -nēə : a genus (the type of the family Cladoniaceae) of lichens characterized by its crustose plant body and capitate fruiting bodies borne in simple or branched podetia I am not sure if this is what Kirsten Kapur had in her mind’s eye...
Knitting with Exuberance
I am helping a friend with a wee bit of knitting – joyful knitting because all the patterns are from one of my very favorite designers. Add to this the yarns I am using are brand new yarns – and I am indeed filled with exuberance.
My summer at Camp
This was the second summer that I participated in Camp Loopy and it was as fun this year as it was last year. I completed three projects over the summer months, two of which checked off items on my “Gift Knitting” list. Our project for August was to select a color...
Summer Time and the Eating is Easy…
Or - Trying to Cook All the Things I have been trying to take advantage of the bounty of the season of both my garden and the local farmers markets. I am certainly not short of great ingredients! The trick is to become creative in your use of the season’s bounty,...
Waves on the Shores of Lake Michigan
Well, Gentle Readers, I have survived the second month of Camp Loopy and this month our project needed to remind us of a place we like to be. For me it was an easy pick – I love the shores of Lake Michigan and so I began my search. I found Tincan Knits Estuary quickly...
My First Month at Summer Camp
June has been a busy month with little time for blogging or much else besides knitting. Why you ask? Loopy Camp had me glamping away this month! For some time now, The Loopy Ewe has fostered a fun summer long knit along and last year was my first time to participate....
Of Radishes and Rhubarb
Until a couple of weeks ago, I had never tried rhubarb. I know what insanity is that?! However, I saw this and did some googling and then found this and decided I needed to put my big girl panties on, buy some rhubarb, and try it. Oh. My. Heavens. It was quite simply;...
We Have a Winner!
Some years ago, I bought two pointy sticks, some fake yarn, and a ‘how to’ book and I taught myself to knit. It was a painful process to start out – everything just felt so awkward in my hands, as it is with any new thing we try. However, I persevered and stayed the...
Spinning, knitting, entering contests, and birthdays…
I wanted to update you all with how the Romney plied up – as you can see, the result is as beautiful as the fiber I began with. As you can see, I cast on last night for Saranac and got through the first repeat and a couple rows into repeat number two while watching...
A Post Rich in Fiber
Some months ago, I attended Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet. It was my first time attending this event and, for the most part, did not find the event worth the price of admission. I did find a couple of amazing vendors – one of which I will be reviewing here today. I...
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