I am very tired. So tired, in fact, that promptly after I post this, I will be retiring to bed. Anyone who knows me, recognizes this as pretty darned amazing. I … [Read more...]
Craftacular!
I finished the Queen of Cups socks just in time for this weekend's Worldwide Knit In Public Day. I needed my #1s for the second Clessidra stocking, which I … [Read more...]
On Golden Cloud
This is a leftover remnant of a high school play I helped build. It was used in The Wizard of Oz and that's real gold paint on there. Of course, being high … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Monday
One Queen of Cups socks is complete and it isn't even noon yet. I'm knitting these up with Socks That Rock in Azurite, which I am thoroughly enjoying. What a nice … [Read more...]
All Done!
Such a quick knit once I got back to it. I have finished my mom's Cheeky Ribbed Socks with the Clessidra heel. How very exciting! Here they are being modeled by … [Read more...]
Cheeky Ribbed and Other Things
I finished one of the Cheeky Ribbed socks I was talking about yesterday. This is actually a gift for my mom. (She actually requested them!) The project is … [Read more...]
Pattern Merging Success
Today I worked furiously on an adaptation of the Cheeky Ribbed Socks from No Sheep For You. I'm using Regia Bamboo Color this time, which is knitting up … [Read more...]
Road Trip and Sock Progress
I traveled to Des Moines yesterday to watch my good friend graduate law school. It ended up being an incredibly short trip (it took about 4 1/2 hours to get … [Read more...]
Clessidra Update
The long-awaited Clessidra update is finally here! Let the masses rejoice. So here's what I have so far on these gorgeous stockings. In order, side view, front … [Read more...]
What to Do with Sunday
I had to workout today. I have a 5k I am training for and I have been slacking. Plus with my knee hurting still from the accident back in October, it is going to … [Read more...]
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