Shh, I know it’s Tuesday. For once, I’m ahead of schedule! I’ve been watching Zoolandia, the Yarn Garage‘s Shop Hop pattern on which I collaborated with Stephen West, rocket up the Ravelry charts all the way to #1 on the “What’s Hot” list. It’s free through April 21st so jump on it. I know this is probably old hat for… Read more →
Tag: yarnlove
Resolution Check In
We’re 1/4 of the way through the year now (HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN?!) and here’s how I’m doing on New Year’s resolutions: Blog schedule: F (Self-discipline, where you at?) Knit from my stash: C- (I didn’t have any self-striping yarn for my POP Blanket, so sue me.) Finish all the things I cast on: B+ (I had a Realism Day… Read more →
Back from NY!
I had a blast last weekend at Vogue Knitting Live in New York. I got to see some friends, I got to run around the marketplace floor and go wild (sorry, husband), and I got to meet some really great knitters. I ran into Anna Hrachovec in the elevator on Thursday and chatted with her for a split second–those elevators… Read more →
Yarnlove: Opal Der Kleine Prinz
I have a love for Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince that I can credit directly to my older brother. He lent me the book when I was young and I don’t think I ever gave it back. I’ve since received a full-color illustration edition from a dear teacher when I graduated from high school 10 years ago (yikes!) and… Read more →
Yarnlove: Madelinetosh Pashmina Worsted
I fixate on things. I’m a master of fixation. But I’m also wildly fickle. I’ll move on quickly to the next song with mad cool drums or author with witty dialogue. Or, say, the next incredibly soft yarn. Well, I think I’ve found something that’s going to keep a hold of me for a while. Madelinetosh Pashmina Worsted–75% merino, 15%… Read more →