Progress

        Oops! I had this post nearly put together before we left on vacation, and then, well… vacation happened. I brought my computer with me, and didn’t even open the bag it was in. Anyway, just a quick note to tell you – The Sweater is close. Very close. Okay not that … More Progress

Taking Stock

Of late, I have mostly been posting pictures of completed items. This is not because of the illusion it creates of speedy knitting – and believe me, an illusion it is – but because I have barely had time to make that many posts. I have been meaning to change that, and now that I … More Taking Stock

Switching Burners

Over three years ago, when we moved to Ambridge, Mom and I started matching fair isle sweaters. The idea was that it would be a big long project that we could work on together to keep us connected across state lines. Then she joined me in Osborn Fiber Studio, which took up most of our … More Switching Burners

Celebratory

Hip dysplasia is not a very fun problem to have, but it’s a problem that can be caught early and fixed relatively quickly. An ultrasound to diagnose, six weeks in a cloth-and-plastic-and-velcro harness, a few check-ins with the orthopedist, another ultrasound to confirm its fixed, and Bob’s your uncle, you’re free. At least, that’s what … More Celebratory

Our New Gradient Yarn

Over the summer of 2012, in the gorgeous sunny city of San Diego, I daydreamed about making more colors with our yarn.  Could I push the envelope…..instead of making one “ideal” pokeberry red, could I make 5?  Would  a variety of blues look lovely together?  Could the various ways to dye apple bark be controlled? … More Our New Gradient Yarn

Rookie Mistakes

Apologies in advance to anyone who finds this post TMI, or who wishes I would just go back to writing about knitting. Writing is my primary way of processing things I go through, so you will have to forgive me if baby stuff takes over for a while. As with knitting, I’m going to use … More Rookie Mistakes

One Month (Or So)

To every parent who I’ve ever judged: I’m sorry. I had no right. To every parent who I’ve resented or thought was selfish for making me work around your schedule: I’m sorry. I had no idea what it was like to lose 95% of your adaptability. To every tiger-parent who I’ve thought should chill the … More One Month (Or So)