Four whole days left in August, and two pairs of leg-foot-type-adornments are done. Huzzah! One of the many things I love about heavy-gauge socks. Cozy, warm, and FAST. Even though I did them on needles that were too small and they’re practically compression socks. (I’ve knit enough pairs of socks that I’ve screwed them … More Ready for Fall…
Yesterday was Naomi’s first half-birthday, and to celebrate, we took her to the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. It was a beautiful day, hot but not insanely so. We saw “The Craig” (pronounced “the Crack”), our favorite band from last year, did some pub singing, met geese with diapers, and did a lot of window … More 6 Months and Already a Rennie
A few years ago, I bought a lovely skein of yarn at a yarn store northwest of Baltimore (sorry; don’t remember which one). When I go into yarn stores these days, I usually ask if there’s anything local, since there’s not much point in yarn tourism if I can’t get something that I could get … More Dubious
Nothing much to say today. I have been knitting – a good bit in fact – but I am fighting a cold, and have been cooking dinner tonight, and trying to clean up the house for a proper Sabbath celebration, so I think running about taking pictures of things would just about put me over … More Pickles & Wipes & Everything Nice
Here I thought I was so ahead of myself for finishing my first August sock two whole days before August is half-over, and I forgot that I hadn’t even blogged about July’s socks! Oh well. Naomi still loves me. Yes, the idea of knitting matching socks for baby every month has completely devolved, mostly because after … More July and Lace
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
Soakers! The one thing that I really wanted to make Naomi before she was born, and one thing of many that I really didn’t get around to before she was born. Time to invoke my favorite parenting phrase: “Oh well!” I was also a little intimidated. Would they really work? Having seen just how wet Naomi … More Soaker City
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
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