Originally posted at Uncreated Conscience.

For my friends (and non-friends) who knit:

What is the difference between a place marker and a slip marker in a pattern? I’m working on a pair of mittens that I’ve had to unravel twice because I keep getting screwed up at that point in the pattern.
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Originally posted at Uncreated Conscience.

Oh botheration! I’ve realised too late that the perfect perfume to wear as Mrs. Coulter (for that is who I’ve decided I’m going to prom as) is Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab’s Penny Dreadful and my imp is empty. If I ordered now, a bottle wouldn’t get here in time so now I must rummage through my remaining ( Read more... )

Originally posted at Uncreated Conscience.

I am apparently a knitting guru. Yesterday on the commute ride back home to Astoria from work, a random girl asked me to help her with her dropped stitches. Is it easy fixing a stranger’s work while standing on a moving W train? No. Did I do it anyway? Yes. Not that I’m a font of knitting knowledge ( Read more... )

Originally posted at Uncreated Conscience.

As I was recovering from whatever illness wreaking havoc with my immune system this past weekend, I found myself with plenty of time to knit. I’m officially hooked; I’ve finished two scarves and have been knitting practice swatches like crazy; I’ve been working on my cable, Fair Isle, and textured pattern ( Read more... )

Originally posted at Uncreated Conscience.

So I’ve decided to include an addendum to my 2009 resolutions. In the year 2009, I am going to make as many handmade gifts as possible. Or at least handmade paper goods.

Mostly I’ve been inspired by Little Brown Pen, which is essentially a print-on-demand shop. It’s amazing what some brilliant design and ( Read more... )