If it wouldn’t fit anywhere else, it’s here.
Oh Naomi, what trials we must endure! You know nothing of my dilemmas, of time wasted and squandered in endless self-doubt. You shall understand these things in due time. For now, I require your aid, to help me see what truly lies in my heart. Lay it on me, Ma! So, I have this little … More First World Problems
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
Hi! Naomi here, temporary correspondant. My mama is trying to do homework or something, so she decided it’s my turn to contribute to the family business. Mama likes to write about yarn and wool and stuff, which is okay I guess, but I don’t see the big deal. Those things taste like dust and … More Five Months and Counting
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
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
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
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
Mom wrote this post nearly a month ago, but it’s taken me this long just to get a chance to sit down and publish it! I figured we should post something on Naomi’s 2-month birthday, and what better than the story of her birth from view in Maryland? My life is still in the blender … More On Knitting as a Grandmother
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
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)
Osborn Fiber Studio 