And Just Like That And Just Like That…I may have a new hobby. But it’s not a hobby; it’s a project. My new project is happiness. And I know I got it right because of how happy I felt when I thought of it. I smiled – out loud. I must be on to something. …
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I Want a New Drug
I want a new drug. Actually, what I need is a new hobby. Knitting was my hobby. But then I recognized it as a spiritual gift and then that gift produced so many finished objects that it became the source of a career. I still get immense pleasure from knitting and crochet and I do …
Always Something There to Remind Me
I want to make this sweater. I want to make this sweater so much that I have the pattern sheet from when it was hanging in Michael’s (Two of them, actually.) I also have it downloaded to my tablet – which just died so I don’t think it counts. And I have a link to …
I Don’t Get It
I don’t get it. Sock knitters seems to have a joy that escapes the rest of us and no other knitted thing brings that much acclaim from knitting brethren. People will ooh and ahh over an intricate sweater but let someone upload a photo of a striped sock and people think they invented color. I am always amazed.
A New Collection
A New Collection The last time we spoke, June 1st, I announced the 4,3,2,1 Collection was ready for pre-launch. I am excited to say that three weeks later, a new collection – the Deuces Wild Collection is almost ready for its pre-launch. I am working on the last pattern, that will actually be two patterns …
4,3,2,1 Collection
The 4,3,2,1 Collection is ready for Pre-Launch I’ve been working on this new collection for a few weeks – the entire month of May – and it’s finished and ready to be previewed. Members of the Style Posse mailing list or private Facebook page will get the first look at the collection and access …
Loving Dakota Fanning
Loving Dakota Fanning or at least her gloves. Way back in November, I received a message from someone wanting to know if I could make a pair of fingerless mitts like the one in the photo and how much it would cost. I am here to admit that one of my flaws is haste. I …
Spring Comes to Knitsville – It’s welcome
Spring Comes to Knitsville – It’s welcome Spring is here. At least according to the calendar. It snuck in yesterday and it was a mild day. I think there might have been some rain. I was out doing grocery shopping while battling a bout of sciatica which has me moving and feeling way outside of …
Rainy Days in Knitsville
Rainy Days in Knitsville It’s raining today. It could be worse, it could be a few degrees cooler and we would be having snow. We’ve had enough snow. I’m not even complaining. Earlier this month, it was in the 40s and 50s and that definitely should not be happening in February in Chicago. But a rainy …
The Knitsville Yarn Barn
Visiting Knitsville – The Yarn Barn There is a lovely place in Knitsville called The Yarn Barn. It is filled with fiber. Mostly acrylic but every once in a while there is a lovely wool blend, even some silk and camel’s hair. But mostly acrylic. It used to be quite organized but it no longer …