Finding inspiration is hard. I want to cast on all the things but I know if I do that, then nothing will ever get finished. Having a bunch of UFOs is really stressful for me. I know it's not a race, but having finished objects makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something. Maybe it's because… Continue reading Where is your inspiration?
I can’t even remember what day it is
As the pandemic rages on (and stupid people make selfish decisions) I find my motivation for much of anything, other than knitting, waning. I am coming up on week 18 (that's 4.5 months for those keeping track) of self-isolation with very few exceptions. I have 1, maybe 2, friends that I feel are adequately protecting… Continue reading I can’t even remember what day it is
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Wait, Weight, Don’t Tell Me!
I had a very interesting conversation last week with some knitterly friends about yarn weights. The conversation took me down a rabbit hole. Let me provide some context. We are all aware that different fibers create different textures. Cashmere will be softer and more lofty than merino and super wash merino will the stiffer than… Continue reading Wait, Weight, Don’t Tell Me!
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Hold on to your hats, Ravelry has made changes
On Tuesday, June 16, Ravelry updated their website. OH MY GOD. You would have thought that the pandemic, protests, and tornados/wildfires/hurricanes were nothing based on reactions by users on the changes in Ravelry. The reaction, shall I say, was a bit over the top? Before: 2008 The new Ravelry UI has a nice, fresh look… Continue reading Hold on to your hats, Ravelry has made changes
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Who doesn’t love a good mystery?
Those who knit with me regularly know I am a gal that loves a good mystery knit along, more commonly known as an MKAL. ICYMI by Kino Knits For the uninitiated, an MKAL is run by a designer who gives out some basic information before the start (yarn weight, yardage, gauge, needle size, color suggestions… Continue reading Who doesn’t love a good mystery?
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On the struggle bus
I'm still finding it hard to quell my anxiety this week but there have been a few bright spots and I'm trying to focus on those right now. This was the first real social weekend I've had since early March. As a person who rarely slows down, 12+ weeks of riding in the slow lane… Continue reading On the struggle bus
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It’s hard right now
I am finding it hard to blog right now. Blogging is something I enjoy. I feel like I have things I'd like to share about fiber crafts and I hope that some of it is new, or helps, or makes you laugh. Right now it's hard. There is so much going on in the world… Continue reading It’s hard right now
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Decoding knit patterns
K2P1, PSSO, KTBL, CDD* If you are a Knitter (with a capital K) you probably familiar with these abbreviations. As with most things, we Knitters have short-hand for our patterns that is universal among designers. In fact, if I find a non-standard abbreviation in a pattern, the entire pattern becomes suspect. However, recently I began… Continue reading Decoding knit patterns
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Everything looks better blocked
I have some pretty strong opinions on this and I will judge someone who says they never block anything (have you ever seen unblocked lace?) In my world, there are things that need blocking, and things that don't. Knits that need blocking include shawls, scarves, hats, sweaters, blankets, mitts, lace anything, and baby clothes. Things… Continue reading Everything looks better blocked
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What I’ve learned about myself – week 9
Self-awareness is something I strive for and spending the last 9 weeks sheltering at home has taught me some things. 1. People see me as an extrovert but I am, in fact, an introvert (or ambivert, if you are so inclined to believe such a thing exists). I liken myself to a house cat... Perfectly… Continue reading What I’ve learned about myself – week 9
Old Dog, New Tricks 