So I was at my not-so LYS today and overheard a conversation between two ladies regarding the pros and cons of a cotton handknit skirt vs a 100% wool handknit skirt. The owner was vouching for cotton, saying that it'd be easier to wash. "You would have to hand-wash a wool skirt." Then a 3rd lady who was obviously listening as well chimed in "Or ( Read more... )

So I could apologize for not blogging, but it isn't exactly like I've made a commitment to anyone. But I feel like blogging now. I will say that my brief hiatus was caused by.. World of Warcraft. Beautiful, evil game. But, like every other game, I got tired of it eventually. I still play an hour or so a week, and occasionally use it as an ( Read more... )

You know, there were things I just didn't like before I started knitting. Cables being one of those things, and tweed being another. Yet now, I'm hardcore craving some tweed yarn. I've got some coming from a swap, but I think it'll be a bit before she gets around to shipping it. This is probably actually a good thing, as playing with pretties ( Read more... )

I actually added stuff to my userinfo. See? I think about things other than yarn. Of course, if you look at my new avatar, you wouldn't think so ( Read more... )

What does one do with 1600 yards of blue variegated 100% cotton chenille in worsted weight (or perhaps DK weight) that has absolutely no give or stretch so your tension looks like poo? Anyone?

This started as a comment on someone elses blog, but it got out of control and I realized that I couldn't post it there ( Read more... )

So, for the first time, I went to a LYS.  Not very local, actually.  About 2 hours away.  But I'm sure it's someone's LYS.  Yarn Expressions.  It was amazing.  The owners were greatly helpful and very friendly.  There were about 4 women sitting there knitting, and if they had a problem, one of the owners was more than happy to help.  I stayed for ( Read more... )

I've been knitting less than two months and already crocheting feels awkward to me. I started knitting up the vomit yarn, tried two different patterns, and wow.. this looks like utter crud when knit up. So I'm like "hmm.. wonder how different it would look crocheted." I'm going to quote from my post about deciding to learn to knit. Then I'm ( Read more... )

Okay, I'll post some FOs, but first, I want to post a pic of my adorable step-son that was taken at my wedding in June.


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Just more notes.

Dale Baby Ull. For the basketweave baby blanket.

Needful Yarns Mohair Royal for Mom's Branching Out scarf.

Classic Elite Illusion. This seems to be discontinued & looks really f'ing soft. I need to snatch some up.

Hand Work Cora. Holy hell this is cheap. Maybe I should use this for the Basketweave baby blanket?