Following Dorset Down the Old Sheep Trail
I’ve been working in a semi-devoted sort of way on spinning up the Dorset Down sent by the good folks at Louet. Its lovely roving but it has had to […]
Its Good to Be a Knitter
Justa quick post for now but I hope to have more up later. Its a cold, miserable, windy day and its good to be a knitter. I’m at Mom’s and […]
The Gentle Art of Dressing a Furry Loved One
Mom has two animals that allow themselves to be stuffed into silly outfits. I try to take advantage of that every year. Dandy is his Name… and His Attitude If […]
I'm Safely Ensconced at Mom's
It was a long and miserable road trip but that’s mostly because Feline Overlord objects to traveling. She expresses her objections by howling, quite loudly, the entire way. Nothing can […]
What the Crafter in Your Life Needs for Christmas
Chances are that if you’re reading this, you are the crafter. But maybe you’ll send it on to a loved one who doesn’t know what to buy you. Or maybe […]
Saturday Night Round Up
Would you like a post full of odds and bits and stuff I’ve managed to accomplish all mashed together? I hope so. Its all I seem to have time for. […]
Thursday Poll - Knots in My Skeins Make Me Crazy
Last night I found a knot in my skein. You know what I mean. Unfortunately I think every knitter and crocheter in the world knows what I mean. The yarn-making […]
I Have the Power to Make it Rain
All I have to do to bring the rains is set something outside to block. Like I did today. That will make the rain come. Like it did today. I […]
A Gentleman’s Scarf
I Ripped Back and I’m not Even Sorry Scarf is not done… but almost. It should have been finished last week and probably would have been. But I ripped it […]
How to Pick a Sweater Pattern
Learn to Spot the Tricks Photographers Use to Hide Bad Designs Making a sweater is a big commitment. It takes quite a bit of yarn and lots of your time. […]