"There are two kinds of people in the world, my friend. Those who have a loaded gun and those who dig. You dig!" The Good, The Bad & the Ugly Saturday was my trail blazing day. I saddled my trusty steed. My Stitch Sprouts chum and I rounded up skeins from six shops! First we…Read more The Sock, The Shawl and The Hat
Intrigue, Conspiracy & World Domination
For A Few Skeins More
"When the chimes end, pick up your needles. Go ahead and out knit me Colonel. Just try." ~ Movie quote from For A Few Skeins More. Thursday, I was galloping solo as I rounded up a few more skeins. I managed to make it to three more shops. The trail led me to All Wound Up, Mad…Read more For A Few Skeins More
A Fist Full of Yarn
When a person with a straight needle meets a person with a circular needle, the person with the straight needle is already lost. The person with the circular needle can run rings around them. ~ A Fist Full of Yarn (movie quote) On Wednesday, the Puget Sound LYS Tour started. Five days and 26 stores. I…Read more A Fist Full of Yarn
Sprouting up Mittens
Some old fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat. ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder It's Spring time here in the Pacific Northwest. That means pollen and new growth. The vibrant greens and floral colors are a welcome change from the gray gloomy winter days. Naturally, this means I'm working on projects for…Read more Sprouting up Mittens
Conspiracy: The Rapture has Started. Or has it?
It isn’t necessary to imagine the world ending in fire or ice — there are two other possibilities: one is paperwork, and the other is nostalgia. ~ Frank Zappa On Monday, the rapture was supposed to begin. According to several stories circulating online, NASA has been hiding the discovery of planet Nibiru and that it…Read more Conspiracy: The Rapture has Started. Or has it?
Mystery & Intrigue in Knitting: Clue 3 Japanese Short Rows
Without mysteries, life would be very dull indeed. What would be left to strive for if everything were known? ~Charles de Lint February 14, I started a mystery knit along. As 2018 is the year of Mystery, Intrigue and World Domination, this seemed appropriate. I'm stretching my comfort zone knitting a project without knowing what…Read more Mystery & Intrigue in Knitting: Clue 3 Japanese Short Rows
Fluoride Conspiracy: Harmful or Helpful?
"You know what they put in the water don't ya, fluoride on the pretext that it strengthens your teeth. That's ridiculous. You know what this stuff does to you? It actually weakens your will, takes away your capacity for creative thought and makes you a slave to the State. " Jerry Fletcher Conspiracy Theory As…Read more Fluoride Conspiracy: Harmful or Helpful?
Adventures in Brisketing
Love is in the air. No wait, that's BBQ never mind. For many parts of the world, Spring Break is the week after Easter. The British Hubby and I had an opportunity for a long weekend. We had intended to get away for a few days, but for a variety of reasons it just didn't…Read more Adventures in Brisketing
Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
"The thing I realize is, that it's not what you take, it's what you leave." All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven I try to claim back my commute time by listening to audio books to and from work. The day job really does interfere with my crafting and literary pursuits. My latest audio book…Read more Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
Conspiracy: The Invaders
Once you go alien, you never go back. ~ Gini Koch Have you ever wondered if there were visitors from other planets walking among us? How would we know? Would their little finger stick out straight? Would they have scales? More importantly would they knit or would yarn stores be a safe space? Here's one visitor…Read more Conspiracy: The Invaders
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