Tag Archives: Knit
#knitchat 12/9 Topic: Busting that Stash
Now I’m going to take that old piece of advice that you stick to in polite convesations… whatever the subject… do not mention “Size.” Thus we will not be talking about the “size”…of our stashes . Instead, the aim of … Continue reading
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Almost 25 Ways to Get Rid of my Sock Yarn
Two years ago, I didn’t buy loads of sock yarn at the Sock Summit, because I already had a serious butt load of sock yarn… including a bunch of Drops Fabel and Regia Sock Yarns which have become my fast … Continue reading
Filed under Aran, Craft, Creativity, Crochet, Fun Stuff, Gifts, Knit, Knitting, Pattern Links, Patterns, Project, Sock Summit, Socks, Stashbuster, Yarn
Raglan Sweater Episode 4 – Sleeves
My most humblest apologies for being excessively tardy with posting this. I’ve been obsessed (obviously) with other things. I still want to help more people make their own sweaters before the end of the year. For me it’s helping us … Continue reading
Filed under Craft, Garment Design, Garter stitch, Knit, Knitters, Knitting, Stockinette, Wool, Yarn
Square Needles and I think I might be burned out…
Day 3 from the Sock Summit and I’m feeling overwhelmed… just kinda “socked” out. I’m seriously considering giving up my ticket to the Luminary Panel for tomorrow afternoon and ditching my class. I just re-read the description. What was I … Continue reading
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Sock Summit Finds
I’m done. I came away from the Sock Summit with a respectable but not an extravagant haul. Some of my favorite finds were two skeins of yarn from “Creatively Dyed Yarns.” I apologize for the graininess of the photos, I … Continue reading
Filed under Amigurumi, Craft, Dye, Dyeing, Dyeing_yarn, Knit, Knitting, Sock Summit, Socks
Meaning of Life? Nah… Just a Reminder of What’s Truly Important.
We popped into see this film, $9.99 last night and I was quite charmed by the whole experience. The animation was wonderful, the shading and textures on the characters was a refreshing sight from all the clean lines we see … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Knit, Knitting, Pop culture
Artfibers Yarntasting Part Deux
Wonderfully thick yarn called Udon in color 05 Hello there again! Leila Wice of Deboko Design was kind enough to send a load of photos from the Artfibers Yarntasting event my way. I’m posting a few more here. I’m also … Continue reading
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I’m full. I can’t possibly knit anymore
No, not really. I could actually keep knitting. Yesterday I hosted a Yarntasting party in Overlook Park. At least over twenty people showed up from the invitee list. It was such great fun!!!! Surprisingly, it was a bit chilly and … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Colors, Community, Creativity, Dye, Knit, Knitters, Knitting, Portland, Portland Crocheters, Portland Knitters, Yarn
Offering classes this summer at the Naked Sheep
Summer’s here and I’m teaching a few classes at the Naked Sheep in lovely North Portland. I’m pretty excited about the crocheted cardigan class as I’ve discovered myself that you can make pretty and stylish garments in crochet. It’s not … Continue reading
Filed under Crochet, Garment Design, Knit, Knitting
Embrace Math – Ditch the Fear
I should be writing the very tardy fourth episode for my raglan sweater, but I’ve got a bee in my bonnet. I am probably going to alienate a few people by saying this, but I can’t stand it anymore. Every … Continue reading
