It’s a little crazy but I joined a group whose goal it is to knit ten lace shawls in 2010. Yeah, ten lace shawls in one year. Crazy – like I said. None of the ten can be cast on before January 1st. Since I’ve recently finished one big lace project (which I cannot show…
DetailsRecently I won a prize over on Seasons of Lace and the goodies from Crimson Orchid arrived this week! Below are three stitch marker sets, each with it’s own ring to keep them organized when not in use. The largest ring is a Row Counter Bracelet – it’s really fun! Each of the two coils…
DetailsDeadline knitting forces me to invest excessive amounts monogamous knitting time in completing a project. There are no “oooh shiney” diversions when a deadline looms. While in a previous post I wrote that I would not have Mom’s shawl finished in time for Christmas, I then set myself on a path to do just that.…
DetailsHere on the creek we like a good cryptic crossword puzzle, primarily The Nation’s puzzle. It arrives weekly and both households take pencil to paper and exorcise our brain cells to twist and turn the clues into the words that only the likes of Frank W Lewis can pull out of his hat. Mr Lewis…
DetailsThe felted journal tote rocks! Here it is after sewing on the wooden button with swirls that I bought at SWAK. Next step is adding the strap, which won’t happen until I make it back to civilization. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”);document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”));var pageTracker =…
DetailsToday was good. I had an FO (finished object for those not up on their knitting lingo), a Bind Off, and a sugar rush. First up – the FO because it just doesn’t happen often enough. Last Saturday Cathy and I drove to OKC for a SWAK class on Fair Isle knitting. For longer than…
DetailsPetals of Pink Champagne Pattern: Echo Flower Shawl by Jenny Johnson Johnen Yarn: Clear Creek Lavender Silk in Pink Champagne Beads: undecided as yet ::Don’t expect it by Christmas Mom:: …………………
DetailsThere were many great responses to the Yarniversary Giveaway – thanks to everyone who played! I love when yarn takes you elsewhere in your mind. I looked at photos of planets and Alaska. I imagined food and coins. If you haven’t read the other entries – treat yourself to a quick read. Two entries tugged…
DetailsThis just in…best homemade pizza yet was consumed on Clear Creek tonight. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”);document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”));var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-xxxxxx-x”);pageTracker._trackPageview(); Now…back to your regularly scheduled yarn-naming contest.Scroll please…..
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