Well, I finally dropped off Kate and Brian’s blanket for their newborn son. I had already started on the blue, silver, tan, and white blanket using my favorite stitch last Saturday when I was bedridden with that horrible flu bug. Four days later, out pops out Joseph! He obviously had decided that he did not want to wait for May 9th and came out a little early. Timing is EVERYTHING.
Spread the loveTuesday during lunch I finally finished Aidan’s booty “shoes” which only needed to be seamed and laced. I began using the Uggs Baby Booty pattern on the “Oh Baby!” Knitty Gritty episode, but I ended up revamping the entire pattern and making it my own. They were part of my “Show and Tell”…
Spread the loveHi All! Yes, I have actually stepped away from Ravelry and work to finish writing that full blog entry during my lunch break. My poor website has been very neglected lately. The obvious evidence is that I did not have the SP11 button on my sidebar. Eeep! For those curious about the knee…
Spread the loveThe saying “Time flies when you’re having fun” totally applied to me this week. Last Saturday afternoon I was celebrating Worldwide KIP Day by knitting in rainy Providence at the Borders Bookstore and had the privilege of knitting alongside with Jacob from Providence SNB and Knit-n-Drink fame. The SNB group meets every Thursday…
Spread the loveFirst and foremost, “Happy Veteran’s Day” to those who have fought for our country. Not only do these women and men give their lives for us, but also their families. Hugs and thanks for the families left behind. Being an ex-Navy brat made me a stronger and independent person. I remember when my…
Spread the loveMy last weekend of September appropriately ended in the wonderful area of Western Massachusetts. I had been spending the last of the week in Springfield and Northampton, and was now at the Franklin County Fiber Twist to see various friends and the latest offerings in the woolen world for the autumn season. Some…
Spread the loveAs Secret Pal 12 starts to wind down, I looked upon my pal’s neglected socks and realized that I need to crack the whip and finish them. Meanwhile, I have been working on Eric’s cabled pullover in snips but what really has had my attention is this blanket. I am incredibly pleased with…