Good grief, I have been wordy this weekend! So much for short posts. The truth is, all this going on about colors and fuzzy things and inspiration has been leading up to this, a two-part intro for another series of short posts. This time, about some experiments I’ve been doing on color and spinning. When … More Blending Adventure: Intro Part 1
One day, N is going to figure out that I will knit her absolutely anything she asks me for. On that day, I will be in trouble. The girls literally call the multiple balls of mohair, from the Mitered Majesty, my “fuzzies.” They ask to hold them, and under my nervous gaze, they parade around … More Fuzzies in Flight
So, having reflected on these bakers-dozen of old socks, what have I learned? Next time I go to buy sock yarn, what should I look for? What are heads-up, warnings-off, and all that? Really, it comes down to sturdiness. Socks get the hardest wear out of any item of knitwear, unless you knit sneakers or … More What I’m Looking for in Sock Yarn
A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Patterns: “Canada” from Knitting on … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Shelridge Farm
A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Patterns: “Hat Heel” by … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Crazy Zauberball
A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Patterns: “Traveler’s Stocking” from Knitting … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Malebrigo Sock
A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Patterns: “Highland Schottische Kilt … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Brown Sheep Nature Spun
A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Socks: “Spey Valley” and … More Sock Yarn Longevity: KPPPM
A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Patterns: “Denmark” and “Santa … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Merino-Cashmere-Nylon Blends
A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Patterns: “Uinta Cabin” and … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Knitpicks Stroll
Osborn Fiber Studio 