So I have a scarf that I've been working on since late May or so.  It's a Lace Ribbon scarf that I'm doing in Manos Silk.  I love how the yarn is knitting up for the pattern, but I'm starting to realize that it's going to be quite a bit shorter than I prefer in a scarf.  I like them LONG.  However, I decided I wanted this one to be wide as well.  ( Read more... )

As proof that I *can* actually finish something these days, thought I'd share a couple of pics of the hat I just finished.


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So my brain apparently translated "No more comic book (or related paraphenalia) shopping until Comic Con" into "OOO! More money for yarn!". It was an under $100 for me, which is good, but it was still money I didn't need to be spending right now.

So knitting-wise, I'm almost done with my Sweater O' Doom. Frankly I'd finish it right now if it ( Read more... )

I'll share my spoilery thoughts once I'm through everything (and I have definite thoughts right now) but the important thing now is...Where do I get the pattern for knitting Amy's scarf?? I WANT!

Hmm...maybe someone at Ravelry has found or recreated it at this point.

This entry was originally posted at http://webbgirl.dreamwidth.org/809265.html. ( Read more... )

An interesting article about how unused fleece from alpacas is being used to help clean up the oil spill in the gulf. Alpacas - Not just feeding knitting addiction anymore.Speaking of knitting...I have this awesomesauce Malabrigo and for the life of me I can't figure out what I want to do with it. I know, totaly First World problem, but it's one ( Read more... )

So I'm definitely doing better than I was. I'm not hacking up a lung every 15 minutes anymore. My breathing still isn't quite back to normal yet though ( Read more... )