Anything over and done gets its day in the sun.
The first week of May it was so hot that the unshorn sheep at the festival were being frickasee-d in their own skin. Two weeks later, everyone in the same zip code is pulling out their sweaters and raincoats and layering up, because it’s COLD outside. This is good for me, though, because it means … More In like a lion, out like an… icicle?
Okay! Prizes are ready to be put in the mail today, so I took some pictures and away we go. First: Megan suggested Bombay Blaze for this guy, which is so catchy I had to use it. But I wanted to update it to the city’s current name, so I altered it slightly to Mumbai … More And the Winners Are…
So I can’t wait to tell you about the awesome last few days I had – Easter and Birthday all at once? You cannot beat this! – but first comes something special I’ve been saving for you for Easter: All my yarn has been reskeined and gotten its glamour shots done, so you get to … More New Socks on the Block
Due to the idiosyncrasies of our craft, Knitters have some unusual things in common with random groups of people. For example: Knitters have in common with computer engineers that their stitches – knit & purl in various combinations – is more or less programming in assembly, and Knitters are at least as likely as computer … More Things in Common
Remember when I said that I wouldn’t have anything for you to see for a while? A quick dig through the work-in-progress (WIP, a.k.a. UnFinished Object or UFO) basket contradicted me right off. I realized about a week ago that my wee-est sister’s birthday was coming up, and that I had a UFO with her … More Accidentally Interesting
One day every year, either in March or April (depending on the longitude in my current residence), a day dawns that totally changes everything. A day on which the temperature breaks 56 degrees F, and I can consider going outside without even bringing a coat. On that day, I suddenly remember that the outdoors is … More Spring
Serra, Shipwreck Shawl, at 6:52 this morning: The last stitch is bound off. Lace blocking pictures: almost better than the real thing. Almost. Official reflections after Serra has a proper photo shoot in New York City this weekend. See ya on the flip side.
This is a vest with an unusual wooly story. Unusual, at least, in that it is very long – I usually have relatively short relationships with my projects. I work on something, maybe for a few months at the most, then it is done, off my plate, and in use. There have been a few … More Surprise Ending
After brutally hard work, sacrifice and suffering, I’ve achieved Olympic Gold! Done and Done. Okay, so this wasn’t exactly the Olympic triumph i was hoping for. But, this is the first time I’ve felted anything, and it’s also the first time I’ve made shoes of any kind, or any adult footwear at all aside from … More Unexpected Turn
About the garter stitch scarf: Garter stitch scarves are like therapy when you’ve been traumatized by your other projects. Here’s the pattern: get some bulky yarn (or two colors of worsted), some ungainly large needles, cast on fifteen stitches, and knit. Knit every stitch of every row, until you think it’s long enough, or you … More In case you thought I was kidding
Osborn Fiber Studio 