Career Day

Career Day

It was career day in Somerset Wisconsin last week. . I spent the day in my son Max’s 1st grade classroom. . I was supposed to talk about my career.  The things I learned in school that prepared me for my job, the things I love about my job and the things I...
It’s My Birthday – I’ll Not Knit if I Want To

It’s My Birthday – I’ll Not Knit if I Want To

. I am turning 40 this month.  May 23rd to be exact. . I am tired of knitting a sweater a month. . I hate to admit it, but this 12 and 12 program has taken all the fun out of knitting for me. . It has taken away my choice.  I have only been able to knit the sweater of...
Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop 2012 Yarn

Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop 2012 Yarn

Our yarn was a hit!  Thanks Lorna’s Laces for interpreting our foggy London Bridge image perfectly!  Our Nan would be proud. .  . . Here is our yarn!  Lorna’s Laces Honor.  An amazingly soft baby alpaca and silk blend that is sport weight. . . . Our...
Boycott – Oh Boy

Boycott – Oh Boy

. I got a call from a concerned resident. . She wondered if I had a list of all the business owners on Main Street that were in support of the new St. Croix River Crossing.  I told her I didn’t have a list and asked her why she was looking for that list.  She...
Knitty meets DKA

Knitty meets DKA

Amy Singer is coming to DKA! . You may not know the name Amy Singer.  But, I’ll bet you know her work.  Amy Singer is the brainchild and publisher of Knitty.com. . Don’t think you know Knitty.com yet?  WHAT have you been knitting since the Fall of 2002? ....