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! ....
January 2012 – 12 in 12 Socks

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… .

DKA 2 Years!

Darn Knit Anyway is 2 whole years old.  Wow.  We have had some great fun. . Last year, on our 1 year anniversary, we talked about all the things we learned about our shop over the first year.  You can check them out here. . This year, I thought I might let you know...
Mini Me Detail

Mini Me Detail

Just a few images of the detail that went into these mini me’s.   AMAZING. . There is so much more detail than I can show in these images.  We have knitting bags and handbags that look JUST like the bags these customers carry filled with tiny needles and yarn...