Last weekend I started crocheting a shrug. I’ve decided I do not like the word “shrug” when it comes to wearable objects… sounds kind of carpet-y (looks kind of like a carpet, too). I’m pretty sure only ladies over the age of 60 wear shrugs… but what the hell, I’ll give it a shot. After … Continue reading »
Of course the first “groupon” I ever purchased was for yarn… (Raveled here). Now what to make with 1300 yards of honey and cream colored yarn? (A granny-striped throw?)
I have a feeling you’re probably tired of reading about my (mis)adventures with knitted COWLS on this blog because I for sure am tired of talking about them (but not knitting them). But this new one is soooo cute! Knitted with Mirasol Hapi yarn (previously blogged about HERE). Listed on Ravelry HERE. Whatwhat. – … Continue reading »
Over the weekend I decided to try and save some of the cowl I had to give up on last week. I did quite a bit of frogging and then slipped the stitches back onto the needles (probably the wrong way). I just couldn’t stand the thought of wasting any of this mega awesome yarn: … Continue reading »
Well, I’m not sure where things took a turn for the worse, but I had to say goodbye to my beautiful striped cowl today. I was knitting on the couch with the TV on and it must have been just enough distraction for me to royally screw things up (I’m blaming you, Cooking Channel!). I … Continue reading »
I fell in love with and purchased two hanks of this beautiful raspberry-colored yarn on vacation last month when I finally got to visit the Destin Yarn Shop. I had been wanting to check out that place for years. It’s Mirasol Hap’i yarn in “bright pink”, 100% tanguis cotton. Now to figure out what I … Continue reading »
I’ve been a little negligent with the blogging (hate that word) the last few weeks. Our house had some kind of power surge and/or got struck by lightning causing our air conditioning and some of our electronics to stop working. This was about two weeks ago, when the heat indexes were reaching numbers well into the hundreds … Continue reading »
Last weekend I bought some yarn for a new afghan. I know I probably shouldn’t have, because I already have so many projects going right now, but I just couldn’t help myself. Yarn Mountain: I mean, really. These colors are so beautiful, and the fact that most of them are named after edibles (Cocoa, Mustard, … Continue reading »
After writing Tuesday’s post I decided to try knitting a cowl with circular needles (that I bought, like, 6 years ago and have never used). I’m assuming by the time I finish it will be cold enough weather for such cozy accessories. As I mentioned earlier, when I knit I rest one of the needles … Continue reading »
I had a little craft night over the weekend (potato soup, veggies, wine, nutella fruit dip) and was happy to pick up my bobble stitch striped afghan again (see above). I was hoping to be finished about now, but am currently only at 40% completion. It’s taking forrr-everrr. At 60″ x 24″ it’s starting to … Continue reading »
