Category Archives: Picture post

Observations of a Yarn-phile in Her Natural Habitat

An in-depth look at the habits and projects of an obsessed knitter, crocheter, and handspinner who can never seem to get anything done.

He has been waiting so patiently for me

I’m in the mood for a fling. Something different, fun, and short. We are talking limited time duration without commitments. A no-going-home-to-meet-the-parents kind of relationship. Its okay. I’m a big girl with plenty of dating, err, spinning experience and I can handle myself.

A Day For Me

What a personal day looks like for me: sun and hydration and comfort food. And yarn. Of course there is yarn.

Sated Sheep Throws My Kind of Party

Yarn on sale. Door prizes. Two trunk shows. Free knit and crochet classes. In other words, I had a great time at The Sated Sheep.

How to Knit a Pinwheel

Let’s all make pinwheels, bold colorful, mesmerizing pinwheels! Here is a free pattern and photo tutorial you can use to knit a pinwheel to any size in any yarn.

Scads of Yarn And Too Many Distractions

I have knitting projects piling up. There is too much beautiful yarn and too many possibilities. In other words, I’m having a good week.

Spinning in Circles

Spinning yarn always makes me feel better. How do other people get past their no-good-totally-sucky days without spinning? I have no freaking idea.

The Value of a Color is in the Gray

Today let’s get into some color theory, specifically a color’s value. I’ll show you how you and your phone can determine the exact value of a color and how it will look when paired up with a second color.