While I’ve been busy not posting I’ve been busy knitting. I found I really like the organization of the three knitting projects – one for Tulsa, one for travel, and one for the farm. Usually I’m only in Tulsa on weekends so that project often makes the slowest progress. But it is a good time…
Heartland Shawl design by Evelyn Clark This was knit with fiber given to me by friends. I had it spun into what was supposedly sport weight but was much more like DK. The fleece was merino, churro, rambelais wool and spun with a bit of black bamboo.
Notes from my journal. 11 June 2008 – farmTonight I sat on the porch in a rocker as dry and gray as our barn. The caning was brittle and tattered, but it had a smooth rocking motion that would quiet a fussing baby or an anxious spirit. I was neither, just a woman satisfied with…
I’ve knit a repeat or two now on the llama lace stole, Encaje de la LLama, and love the cinnamon color. The champagne silk I bought from Amy of Madelinetosh is in queue as well. I’ve decided on the Gossamer Star Scarf from the Summer 08 Interweave Knits for this luscious yarn. Fingering through my…
I’m creating relief for myself. I’ve placed overwhelming tasks on my schedule that simply are not compatible with the season – the season of my life – the farming season. It’s spring, almost summer, and I’m trying to read a 600-page history book. While John Adams is very interesting – I would probably be happier…
I’ve signed up for the SWAK Knit Out Weekend! Saturday and Sunday will be spent learning at the feet of the master of free form knitting Valentina Devine. My friend Cathy and I are riding and rooming together. As she said – it’s a Knittingpalooza!! Spread across my bed ready for packing on Friday when…
That you can get a daily dose of Samuel Pepys? Pepys journaled the details, sometimes intimately, of his life in London from 1660-1669. During this time span many significant events occurred including the great plague of London and the Reformation of England. From time to time I’ve picked up Pepys’s diary and it rides a…
Just have a moment for a post before heading back down the dirt road but I wanted to show off the lovely brooch my daughter made for my birthday. I think it will be wonderful on a shawl, or maybe a sweater…..
Now that’s a mouthful! Here are some photos of the Notre Dame de Grace sweater designed by Veronik Avery. The yarn is from Full Belly Organic Farm. The button is designed and created by daughter Hillarey.
UPDATE! In July 2012 we added a Beading Lace Tutorial Video to our website. Be sure to watch this video for the newer method I use to add beads to lace knitting! Denise Per Request! Here are a few close up shots of beading with the dental threader. Notice the end of the stem is…