Rush Hour Knitting

Guys, I can’t believe it, but she pulled it off. Melissa would like to present proof that she managed to redo the edging on her Ravelympics project before the torch went out: I am halfway through picking up stitches for the collar of my sweater, while I watch Russia’s introduction. I have a feeling if [...]

So the Vancouver Olympics closing ceremonies are later today, the men’s hockey final is blaring away on the television downstairs (I like both teams, so I am simply rooting for whoever is down at that give moment. Haters to the left.) and I am knitting with Melissa, while her husband makes poutine and nachos (fine [...]

I am participating in the Ravelympics. This, when it grows up, is going to be a Featherweight Cardigan. Right now, on Day 3, I am almost done with the raglan increases. And I best be getting back to it. These figure skaters are making me feel like I need graceful things in my life, and [...]

January was a quiet, unsnowy month. (Unlike right now,with an honest-to-goodness blizzard outside!) RON NEW YEAR’S SOCKS Pattern: Plain Stockinette sock Yarn: Opel Harry Potter sock yarn in Ron colorway Needles: US1/2.25mm Notes: How much fun were these? I had my eye on this colorway for a while, and happened upon a vendor at Vermont [...]

Anybody else who grew up with Sesame Street remember that one? I rediscovered it a few years ago, and now it earworms its way into my brain frequently. Today is a day to sing of some happy. Since January is over, so is my little fundraiser. I totaled up my sales of October Leaves, figured [...]