Floral Gathering Sac
As I wandered around Stitches West, a lot of people asked me about my bag. It's the Floral Gathering Sac by Pam Allen, and was one of the most enjoyable projects I've ever worked on. The design is so unusual and pretty! The original [...]
Stitches West
Stitches West has been so much fun! I love seeing people knitting everywhere. It's like finding your long-lost tribe. One gal in the Hyatt's bar floated the idea of ordering drinks to match the project. Her green margarita nicely enhanced the green scarf she [...]
Rowan Heaven
Those who know me well understand that I am completely obsessed with Rowan and RYC yarns. I have all the shade cards. When the new cards to come out in spring and fall they absorb my attention the way normal people become engrossed in [...]
2gether with CAT
Several days ago I had the privilege of getting together with CAT of Let's Knit2gether renown. She was visiting Monterey, which is right up the road from me. We spent quite some time oohing and ahhing over the incredible selection of yarns and spinning supplies at the LYS, Monarch [...]
196, But Who’s Counting?
196 mitered squares and 26 balls of Boku later, and the Make It Mitered Afghan is finally done! All I can say is, I'm really glad I wove in all those ends as I went along. Let's see, 196 squares times 2 ends each, plus [...]
Kool Hat Workshop
Taking Jared Flood (brooklyntweed) 's workshop on his wonderful KoolHaas Hat pattern reminded me a little bit of summer camp. I remember as a kid being all excited about learning some new craft - making popsicle stick recipe holders or plastic lanyards. Fast forward, er, a [...]
Purling in Portland
I am officially the Luckiest Girl in the World. I just got back from a wonderful trip to Portland, Oregon. The train ride between where I live and Portland is just under 24 hours, so I booked a bedroom. I loved having my own little [...]