Natural fibers (mostly wool), animals, bicycles & serendipity
Have I sung the praises of Debra's Garden needle gauges yet? Even if I have, they're worth multiple mentions. (Finding the gauges on the website is slightly challenging; start with this page and go on to the next page as … Continued
Now it's time for an update on my progress with the sweater called Vivian, designed by Ysolda Teague. I'm making it with Brown Sheep Lanaloft (the singles, worsted-weight, 100% wool yarn). Vivian was last seen on May 11, 6.5 weeks … Continued
I've been on the road, and when I haven't been on the road I've been running to keep up with editorial and design-related questions from the publisher about the book, as well as the ongoing freelance work. So I've got … Continued
Winter before last, I designed and knitted an afghan based on one of spinner/knitter/adventurer Dorothy Reade's original lace patterns. Now the afghan has come home, accompanied by the book for which it was knitted, Successful Lace Knitting: Celebrating the Work … Continued
So the work continues, but I essentially need to refuel in mid-air. One of the ways I do that is by reading things that come at me out of the blue (often recommended by my daughter). They can't be long. … Continued
