And with the start of summer comes the start of many knitalongs that I’ve decided to pursue. You know how I love me a knit along, well starting them at least.
So today is the official start of Summer of Socks, Summer of Lace, and the hardest one for me but much needed, Summer […]

Wow, I can’t believe it’s October 30th, and I still have not cranked up the heat. This new apartment may be lacking in character, but boy is she insulated especially when compared to the old homestead. While reading the Harlot last night I was inspired. I’m going to see how long we can […]

So much to do and so little time, I can’t believe Rhinebeck is tomorrow!

I’m the one on the right with onion ring and a blue silk cap for a hat
I’m a square (yes most already knew that) and here is a picture I dug up from last years show. I will most likely not […]

The husband’s socks are done.

I make him socks
Started: Beginning of January
Finished: February 13th
Yarn: Trekking XXL (not sure of the colorway since I miss placed the label many moons ago.)
Size: Fit a mens US 10 ½ just fine
Pattern: Knit top down in a basic three-by-one rib pattern, slipped stitched heel flap on size one needles.
Chris […]

October is over, and once again I find myself unprepared. The months are just zipping by and I swear tomorrow will be Christmas.
The end of October also brings the end of Socktoberfest. I had such mighty aspirations. I was going to finish up some singletons giving them sisters and brothers, and I […]

We did it - for the first time ever my girls won a game in the playoffs. Seriously, in the history of the school the girls volleyball team has never made it past the first elimination round - but we did it!! It was a very exciting game with some very excellent long volleys. […]