Back off my knitting
When feminists come for your knitting… here are some things you might tell them.
The Spy Who Knitted Socks
Molly Rinker knitted socks to cover up her mission: listen to drunk British soldiers and pass on their secrets to George Washington.
Knitting with Friends and Caffine
I’ve resolved to spend at least two hours everyday doing serious knitting. That’s like resolving to go to the gym everyday only way, way less miserable and sucky.
Counting My Stitches and Being Counted
Some thoughts on knitting and confessions and faith. Because I have to stand and be counted.
I have no words, not really
Its been the summer of terrorism and now it seems we will have the fall of terrorism. And it seems that when a person tries to kill as many strangers as […]
Knitting with Charts - Part 2
If every time you see a chart your brain goes blank, then are denied hundreds of thousands of patterns.
Well, we can’t have that.
Knitting with charts - part 1
For everyone who wants to knit from charts, but finds their efforts foiled time and again, this post is for you.
Leaf Me Lace -a free knit pattern
Using a traditional leaf lace motif, here is a quick washcloth pattern that you will (hopefully) find irresistible. Enjoy!
Its Falling Leaves
O’Keefe painted her patio door over and over. Claude Monet painted the House of Parliament 19 times. And I knit leaves.
Sometimes you just need a good pineapple
A trip to the grocery story for coffee creamer led to a sudden, overpowering need to crochet up a pineapple. And then eat one. That’s how my life goes sometimes.