August 2nd…Ummm…July Done!

August 2nd…Ummm…July Done!

It’s done!  Yipee! . Well, almost done, just 2 little ends to finish weaving in.  I ended up doing the back in broken rib instead of the cables.  I needed a mindless knit while waiting for Maggie, my 7 year old, to get an x ray on her arm.  Broken.  Bummer. ....
July 18th 2011

July 18th 2011

I realize I have not been documenting my July sweater very well.  I guess like most of you, knitting isn’t my priority in the summer. . We’ve got ice cream trucks… . Water fun at Grandma and Grandpa’s Wisconsin cabin… . Wisconsin fish to...
Peanut Butter and Wool

Peanut Butter and Wool

It all started with peanut butter.  At least that’s how I remember it.  The size of the jar got significantly smaller and the price went up. . Then I started noticing smaller stuff everywhere: Cheerios boxes, diapers, toilet paper.  You name it the size...
July 6th, 2011

July 6th, 2011

  After much debate about a few specifics of this pattern, I am finally ready to cast on.  Here were some of my talking points. . 1.  Do I knit this in pieces or in the round? Why not knit it in the round?  Seems like an easy modification. . 2.  Is it important...
Nuno Needle Felt Scarf Class

Nuno Needle Felt Scarf Class

. We completed our 2nd Nuno Needle Felt Scarf Class with Robbin of Heartfelt Silks.  Everyone walked away with a scarf around their necks! . . . . . . . We have 3 more spots left in our next silk scarf class on Tuesday night July 12th and 26th from 6-8pm.  If you...
Taking Nominations

Taking Nominations

. We’re gearing up for a fun party to celebrate the end of the year. I know, I know, it is only July! . The date for the party hasn’t been finalized, but just to wet your whistle here are a few of the fun details… . We’ll of course have...
Doesn’t get much cuter

Doesn’t get much cuter

. Does not get much cuter than this little thing I am knitting. . . This is the Yoked Cardigan from Knit Bot.  Love, love, love this little thing.  Yep, it is only 8″ long.  Would be the most perfect baby shower gift.  What a sweet coming home sweater for a new...
June DONE!

June DONE!

. 6 down, 6 to go! . . . . June was the Somewhat Cowl from Knit and Tonic.  Carol and I did the sweater out of Blue Sky Alpaca’s Alpaca Silk.  Michelle and Amy used Cascade 220 SW Sport!   Thanks ladies for knitting with me! . If you want to participate in one...
Progressive Sale

Progressive Sale

It’s raining…we’ve decided to have a sale:) . Well, actually…we are gearing up for lots of great new fall stuff so we need to make room on the shelves. . A progressive sale is happening this weekend. . 30% off Thursday 6/16/2011 . 40% off...
TNNA Conference Day 2

TNNA Conference Day 2

I have settled in.  Yep.  Settled in.  I am in my hotel room happily typing and watching the Kings Speech. . I made some fun purchases today.  More to come tomorrow I am sure. . Just a quickie preview… . Yeah, yeah…buttons FINALLY! . . We’ll soon...