Here 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…..
DetailsFour years ago my good friend Danny taught me to knit. Or as Chris has said, that is when I learned I was a natural-born-knitter. To celebrate I’m giving away one skein of merino fingering weight yarn. I dyed it – you name it! (Naming colorways are half the fun of dyeing yarn!) Here’s how…
DetailsTwo lovely holiday colorways of 100% silk to tempt knitters are being offered on our Clear Creek Lavender website! Perfect soft shading designed to show off intricate stitches. Limited availability. Next month’s offering in alpaca – because everyone deserves to start the year with a little halo. nvar gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.”…
DetailsSmitten – I’m smitten with the loveliness of the Echo Flower Shawl by Jenny Johnson Jonhen of Sweden. The silk I’ve dyed (for no particular project) seems to fit it perfectly. I can’t quite catch the color on camera. A violet/purple with pink undertones is the closest I can come to describe it – it is…
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