Natural fibers (mostly wool), animals, bicycles & serendipity
Although yesterday and today are warmer, it’s been pretty cold around here lately. On Tuesday, the high was 21 degrees Fahrenheit (-6 C). Compared to other places I’ve lived (like the Midwest and New England), this is balmy, but I’ve … Continued
Donna Druchunas, author of Ethnic Knitting Discovery, is hosting a knit-along to go with the book. She told me to go take a look at the photos and thoughts people are beginning to post there. The knit-along-ers are making headbands … Continued
I’ve been spending all waking hours researching replacement cars and doing essential Nomad Press and freelance work. I’m driving a rental car that adds a charge every day (no longer paid by the insurance company of the person who totaled … Continued
Okay, there’s a silly and amusing new promotional "quizlet" online for Clara Parkes’ new book, The Knitter’s Book of Yarn. It will not surprise anyone who has known me for long that I end up classified as "wool," even if … Continued
Knitter and dancer Ann McCauley forwarded me a link today to a YouTube video. I usually have to delete anything that’s forwarded and I rarely have even a minute to go look at something on YouTube, but Ann’s taste is … Continued
The quest: yarns for swatches that will be scanned or photographed For holiday travel knitting, I had intended to work on color swatches to be scanned or photographed for a book Nomad Press will be publishing next year. But I … Continued
