Jan 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
. Dear Jared Flood and the staff of Brooklyn Tweed, . We think it is high time that there is a Flagship Retail Shop in the Upper Midwest and we think Darn Knit Anyway should be that shop! . As we are sure you know, there are more yarn shops per capita in Minnesota...
Dec 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
. 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. ...
Dec 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
. Well, we are at it again! . Another year, another 12 in 12. . New Project Bags . 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...
Dec 18, 2011 | Favorite Blog Posts, Uncategorized
. 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...
Dec 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
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! ....
Dec 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
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...
Dec 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Here are some really easy quick knit & crochet gift ideas. Each only takes one skein of yarn! Easy Link Scarf . . . . . . . . .
Nov 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
November sweater won’t be done. . Not in November at least. . When last we spoke, Saturday night, blocks were drying. Hopes were high. . When hopes were high . It all changed on Sunday morning. I couldn’t sit up or stand without sharp stabbing...
Nov 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
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...
Nov 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
. November is in full swing and I am 4 squares in…4 more to go. . 4 blocks done…4 to go .