12 in 12 – Socks Selection Revealed

12 in 12 – Socks Selection Revealed

. Sweaters aren’t your thing?  How about socks? . Yep, we added 12 socks to the 12 in 12 fun this year. . . January is Hermione’s Everyday Socks.  Designed by Erica Lueder. . . February is Brainless.  Designed by Yarnissima. . . March is Lingerie. ...
12 in 12 – 2012 Sweaters Selected

12 in 12 – 2012 Sweaters Selected

. Well, we are at it again! . Another year, another 12 in 12. . . This year I was a little more thoughtful about which sweaters I chose.  I read reviews on Ravelry, I talked with designers, I made sure the pattern was easy to access.  I hope you’ll find at least...
10 out of 12 Ain’t Bad

10 out of 12 Ain’t Bad

. 10 out of 12 ain’t bad. . At least that is what I am telling myself. . You remember September right? . December’s sweater isn’t going to happen either.  At least not this December. . I herniated a disc in my neck 3 weeks ago today.  C6/7.  It was...
January 2012 – 12 in 12

January 2012 – 12 in 12

Well, the results are in… . You all have spoken loud and clear and the January 2012 sweater is Bedford!  Designed by Michele Wang for Brooklyn Tweed’s BT Fall 11 Collection, this sweater is the perfect winter partner.  Just like your favorite sweatshirt! ....
12 in 12 – Socks Selection Revealed

January 2012 – 12 in 12 Socks

So, we’re adding a little more fun to our year.  12 socks too! . We thought we’d start out with a sock everyone can manage, Hermoine’s Everyday Socks, designed by Erica Lueder.  It is a free Ravelry download, so you might as well download it and...
Fun, Fast Holiday Gifts

Fun, Fast Holiday Gifts

Here are some really easy quick knit & crochet gift ideas.  Each only takes one skein of yarn!   Easy Link Scarf   . . .   . . . . . .
It’s ok…I have a doctors note

It’s ok…I have a doctors note

November sweater won’t be done. . Not in November at least. . When last we spoke, Saturday night, blocks were drying.  Hopes were high. . . It all changed on Sunday morning.  I couldn’t sit up or stand without sharp stabbing pain in my back. . Fate gave me...
Fabric-by-Fabric One Yard Wonders

Fabric-by-Fabric One Yard Wonders

Yipee! . It’s finally here! . The new Fabric-by-Fabric One Yard Wonders book from our friends Rebecca Yaker and Trish Hoskins. . If you loved the first book, you are gonna totally love this one.  Not only are there amazing patterns in it, but a cute sassy little...
November 4 2011

November 4 2011

. Great start to November. . Just about finished one square in 3 days. . . Supposed to measure 29cm . . Nope.  Really should have done a swatch. Damn swatches. . Commence ripping… .