LRB Penny Farthing Sport (Ahab)
Hey! I have a video for ya: Love this yarn for so many reasons: It’s a gorgeous color, it’s super soft, and it was made by an awesome indie dyer, so what more could I possibly ask for? I caked […]
Baby Chucks
I don’t have anything new to report on the slippers- I finished the second one last night, and decided to take a night away from them to get a little perspective before attempting to felt them. But they are finished […]
Progress and next projects
I know Mondays are normally reserved for trend posts, but I wanted to update you guys on some stuff! My free trial of Final Cut Pro ran out over the weekend, so I had to buy the full version… Not […]
The Trouble with Slippers
Somewhere, deep in my box of awful ideas, I decided it would be awesome to knit my grandmothers ballet slippers as a bonus Christmas gift. Andrew and I were asked to get them photos from our wedding, but I felt […]
Trend: Christmas Ornaments
The holidays are upon us! Happy holidays! Andrew and I decided to buy a Christmas tree at the last minute this year, and it’s being shipped to us today! I can’t have a real tree due to my allergies, so […]
Video: Wollmeise Grab Bags
Okay, folks, I made a video which explains the Wollmeise Grab Bag process. It’s actually pretty similar to the standard update. Here’s the Wollmeise Main Shop Page link as promised. Here’s the “We’re Different” page I talk about in the video. The […]
Amazing Project: Mario blanket
I can’t believe that something this awesome exists, but it does. Marie from Minneapolis, Minnesota recently completed this incredible Mario-themed blanket: My jaw dropped when I saw it. Marie credits CrossStitch Ninja for the creation of the original chart, which she […]
Trend: Ballet slippers
I love slippers: from the fair isle, leather-soled versions I’ve seen in stores lately all the way back to my big poofy Steve Madden muppet slippers, there’s nothing more cozy than a good pair. There are a TON of great […]
VK Sale!
Looks like Vogue Knitting has a sale going on- all patterns for $2.99. I was gifted a subscription several years ago (and my parents continue to indulge me annually), so I have the fortunate situation of owning most of the […]
Daily Posting Fail and Trip Recap
Well, the holidays drove a big stake in the heart of my daily blog posting. But life goes on! We arrived in Columbus early on Wednesday morning, and after various activities, we exchanged Christmas presents! For anyone wondering, my niece […]