On our trip to NYC last weekend, I needed just the right knitting project. We’d spend most of the weekend toting around everything we needed on our backs, so it couldn’t be anything big. We were going to see several shows, so I needed something I could work on brainlessly in the dark. But, we … More Sock Eye View
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.
On the evening of Saturday, February 27th, I had about 24 rounds done on the beaded faggoted lace portion of Serra, my shipwreck shawl. I would need a total of 56 rounds, followed by an increase row and a bind off of 1,160 stitches. The end time of the knitting Olympics was 3:00 a.m. Eastern … More And yet, so far away.
Yesterday I saw through the replay of coverage of the Ladies Figure Skating free skate, and was just so impressed with these ladies. I came away from watching them with the realization that they got where they are through intense athletic training and a whole lot of focus. No mind games, no self-doubt, just focus … More Focus
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
According to the Miriam-Webster Dictionary – Main Entry: 2felt. Function: transitive verb. Date: 14th Century. 1: To make out of or cover with felt. 2: To cause to adhere or mat together. 3: To make into felt or similar substance. From About.com: Felting is the matting of wool fibers caused by a combination of heat, moisture, and … More Definitions
Meg Swansen: Aaaand we’re back to the 2010 Knitting Olympics, where we have first-time U.S. Olympian Rebecca Osborn in the Beading Biatholon. When we left Osborn, she was struggling through some supply issues, not to mention some serious arguments with basic geometry. Stephanie Pearl McPhee: Thursday, our competitor suffered a serious setback when she arrived … More Commentary 2
We will now take a break from our regular Olympic coverage for a message from our sponsors. Small Cute Humans in Funny Hats They are the real reason we knit anything. Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Ganomy Hat (rav link) in Jolene’s handspun, hand-dyed yarn. Also brought to you by: Figure Skating (photo from here) I have to … More We’ll be right back!
Osborn Fiber Studio 