3/14/11

3/14/11

. March Madness is right. . . I’m getting there, I’m getting there.  I have the sleeves on scrap yarn finally.  Am knitting the body.  Let’s see, today is the 14th and I need to be done by the 31st.  Right? . Maybe this could be the Pickadilly Shrug?...
3/7/2011

3/7/2011

. 7 days in and I am doing everything I can to avoid knitting March’s sweater. . Not sure why… . I really, really like the sweater.  Just am not excited to knit it. . Instead of knitting…I am… . . I am 6 inches into the sweater.  At this rate,...
Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop 2011

Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop 2011

Yipee!  We are so excited to be included in the Yarn Shop Hop this year.  There are some awesome, amazing, incredible yarn shops included in the shop hop and we are thrilled to be a part of it! Click here to download the stamp card (they will also be available at each...
3/2/2011

3/2/2011

. We need your input… . There is division among us… . Line 1 of the March pattern Pickadilly says this; . “work back and forth in 1×1 rib, slipping the first stitch of each row” . How do you interpret that?  Would you slip the first stitch...
Thinking Through March

Thinking Through March

. I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone that I make quick decisions.  I tend to run at a high level:) . I am pretty good at quick decisions though.  Usually, if I go with my gut, I don’t go wrong. . I decided I was going to go to UW Madison.  I...
2/14/2011

2/14/2011

Owls sweater is nearly complete… . So, I decided against the sleeves after all.  I started knitting them in the round (tackled magic loop).  Hate to admit I actually didn’t mind magic loop this time.  But…I ended up ripping out the sleeves and...
Naughty Knit Night 2011

Naughty Knit Night 2011

A good time was had by all during Naughty Knitting this year.  This image says it all…thanks to Smalleys! . . Lets see..what did we actually knit?  We knit “sleeping” masks… . . Handcuffs anyone?  Amy?…. . . whips?… . . join us next...
February Sweater

February Sweater

I took a great trip to Florida with my family on February 1st.  Lucky me…I got to cast on for the February sweater in the peace and quiet of a crowded airport while waiting for a delayed airplane.  Now, don’t get me wrong, I was really lucky to be getting...
Owlet

Owlet

So…I had to do SOMETHING this week. . . If you can’t commit to knitting the big version of this owl sweater…try knitting this sweet kids version.   I can’t let you into the 12 in 12 party doing the kids version…BUT it is super cute and...