Don't ever let anyone dull your sparkle. I love wearing hand knit socks with beads. No one can see them, but I know my socks have a little bling. It makes my feet feel extra special. Perfect for the gray gloomy days that are coming in the PNW. I used to shy away from adding…Read more Twinkle Toes
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Shadows, Spies & Hats
Deceit: the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth. So many interesting things can be concealed in the shadows. The element of darkness makes everything mysterious. You never know what's lurking around the next corner. The Imperial War Museum of London has a display of gadgets used by World War…Read more Shadows, Spies & Hats
Woolly Hugs
On Friday, I was greeted by two yarn packages in my mailbox. I can't think of a better way to end a particularly stressful work week. There is just something about a handwritten note that makes it feel extra special. One of the yarn retailers was having a Labor Day Sale last weekend. You may…Read more Woolly Hugs
Slight Detour
A small detour doesn't mean you have to stop! It just means it may take a little longer to get there. ~ Unknown September is my birthday month. I thought I would go wild and cast on a new project or two (okay, I may have a possible third). The British Hubby surprised me with…Read more Slight Detour
Archaeological Find
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. ~ George Santayana It's the first weekend in September. In the States, it's a three day weekend. This provided me with some extra time in my craft room to reorganize a few items. I unearthed a nearly finished blanket. It was like stumbling upon an…Read more Archaeological Find
Final Count Down
I love it when a plan comes together. ~ The A Team Que the theme music. My goal this month was to liberate nine Orphan wips. I had a plan. It changed as the month progressed. This morning I was still unsure how much knitting time I was going to have through out the day…Read more Final Count Down
Short Row Hats
Occasionally, the British hubby will proof read a post for me. Last week, I quoted the Jamaican Proverb, "You can’t have two faces under one hat. " He promptly responded, "The Roman God, Janus, could have two faces under one hat." He's right of course. Janus is represented by a double faced head and is…Read more Short Row Hats
Love it or Leave it!
Distance sometimes lets you know who's worth keeping and who's worth letting go. ~ Anonymous. Some how, it's the last weekend in August. It's my last big push to liberate at least eight Orphan wips. Earlier in the month, I received the 20th Anniversary Edition of Interweave Knits. It was full of amazing patterns I wanted…Read more Love it or Leave it!
Kick up Your Heels
"The truth about socks is that they're humble and beautiful and noble, and in their lowness they're the highest form of art." ~ Stephanie Pearl-McPhee from Knitting Rules! I love the idea of wearing art on my feet. Each sock is a little master piece. I prefer to knit my master pieces cuff down which means…Read more Kick up Your Heels
The Jogless Join
You can't have two faces under one hat. ~ Jamaican Proverb It's Tuesday again. That means hats. Today, I'm going to chat a bit about making hats with stripes. When knitting stripes in the round, you may notice your stripes don't line up when changing colors. How frustrating! Knitting a jogless stripe in the round,…Read more The Jogless Join
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