hey! where’d my week go off to?

Posted on 25 CommentsPosted in designing, lace/shawls, projects

wow, where the heck did the last four days disappear to? and it’s not just me either . . . i called a friend this morning to confirm that we are having dinner tonight, and he was like, “that’s tonight?? i thought we said next week?” and i was like, well, yeah, this IS next […]

all for naught

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you probably already know that i’m a worry-wort (because you’re so smart, while i’m so transparent). and, as with all worry-worts my fears are proved right just often enough for us to continue to do it even when we shouldn’t. because, well, what does worrying solve anyway? my big worry of the weekend started after […]

workin’ for the weekend

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that was us, all weekend long. i’ve got these to the start of the heel and i’m thrilled; they will fit perfectly, and be just a tad shorter than the ones in the heavier yarn. again, i’m just scratching my head about why that is . . . but even the super-picky debbieKnitter agrees that […]

cardigan sock

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cozy as an old sweater, with a vintage diamond stitch pattern, these socks are what we look for on cold winter days. the fancy heel takes the deep texture to the floor in back. shown here in Crown Mountain Farms for more information, or to order the pattern,