Musings of an avid knitter, middle-of-the-pack runner, and native New Englander
In a "what is time anymore?" moment, I realized recently that it's been nearly two years since I've knit a sweater for myself. That gave me the spark needed to finish the body of On the Grass and move on to the sleeves. I've knit sweaters with raglan sleeves and set-in sleeves, but this is … Continue reading Cap it off
The last time I knit a sweater for myself, the process revealed some longstanding and non-rational emotions about body image. All that time alone with needles and yarn can do that to a person! So I guess I shouldn't be surprised that it's been nearly two years before I've started another one. But the lovely … Continue reading WIP Wednesday: Sweater & Sock
Like many knitters, I'm usually always working on more than one project at a time. Recently, however, I've been playing favorites, spending much more time with a pair of socks than with the Sunshine Coast sweater. Sure, I can blame it on a deadline. The Monkey Socks (pattern on Ravelry and Knitty) are a birthday … Continue reading Life Lessons from a Sweater
As I've mentioned a few times, progress on the Sunshine Coast sweater has been slow although it's been moving a bit faster now that I've got the pattern memorized. There are 12 stitch markers, which was a bit daunting at first. I think part of why it feels so slow-going is the way it "sits" … Continue reading More Sunshine than I Thought
Having lived most of my life in New England, I'm accustomed to cold, snowy winters. I generally try to avoid the broadcast and social media hoopla that surrounds storm predictions and round-the-clock coverage during the actual "weather events." My attitude generally is "It's winter. What do you expect?" Does it really matter whether the wind … Continue reading WIP Wednesday: Socks and Sunshine
I haven't knit anything baby-ish in a while, but the Gidday Baby sweater (Tosh DK in Leopard and Maple Leaf) and reminds me how enjoyable such projects can be. Starting with the first few rows of garter stitch in alternating colors, I was hooked. My recent spate of travels gave me lots of opportunities to … Continue reading Good Day for a Baby Sweater
There's a new person our street, a baby girl born last month, and that is a cause for celebration! And how does (this) one celebrate a new life? By knitting something small that isn't a pair of socks. I showed what I consider remarkable fortitude by searching through my stash for yarn with which to … Continue reading Knits for a New Life
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