So blogging takes a minute. And with every day so full of things that must be done, who has a minute (or thirty) to write a blog entry? It seems like the answer to that question, increasingly, tends to be those with a financial interest in being heard or …
There’s nothing like knitting when you’re on fire for some particular project or technique. It’s a delicious obsession, an embarrassment of riches in the personal fulfillment department. Everyone should be so lucky . . . One of the amazing things about knitting, though, is that there’s also nothing like it …
You knitters already know this, but for any woodworkers or bird watchers who might have ended up here, let me say that if you’ve never worn a pair of handmade socks, hurry up and befriend a knitter! There’s nothing better. I finished these yesterday. The yarn is yummy …
It’s so sad when good blogs go bad. Not bad bad – but quiet, less active, un-updated. You know what I mean. It’s hard not to take it personally, at least a little. And there’s that hole where all the good stuff used to be. I adored Crochet With Raymond. …
Dear Knitters, Here are some things I’ve learned since the last time we talked. 1. It is a seriously bad idea to try to hold onto a cat who doesn’t want to be held onto. 2. Wearing Crocs in the mud . . . just don’t. 3. Indoor plumbing is …
Do you ever feel like there’s so much data coming your way from so many different channels that your brain might explode? I read something a couple of years ago that explored the theory that humans can only care deeply about individuals up to a certain number and that, beyond …
Guess what. Jean Miles has started a new, once-in-a-lifetime lace shawl, the Unst Bridal Shawl. Can you believe it? As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’m currently following along in 2006 as Jean knits the Princess Shawl, and the whole idea of this kind of immense project has taken …
Happy New Year! May your 2014 be filled with health, happiness, and plenty of knitting! P.S. I think I’m going to be okay with that extra stitch in my Lizard Ridge. It’s not something I’d want to get used to, but I’m pretty sure I can roll with it …
So about this blogging thing . . . Yesterday turned out to be busy with routine things, and while there was certainly knitting, and while I thought about this blog, it didn’t seem like I had anything interesting enough to say to write it here and post it, especially since …
What do you do when you want to knit and not be talked to? Do you think people ever put their headphones on with nothing playing, simply with the goal of listening to no talking? I’m not saying I’ve done this or even seriously considered it, but the idea does …
