a luxuriously gleaming diamond pattern points the way on this elegant top-down sock, enhanced by yarn with a bit of shimmer. of course, if toe-up is your thing, this one converts easily. shown here in sea pearl merino/tencel blend can also be used for a similar effect. to purchase pattern or read complete pattern details, […]
(look MC, it bloomed!) after chatting a bit with michelle’s sweet socks yarn from my new and improved pattern and this time it worked fine i’ve passed it around at a few classes now and everyone is lovin’ the fit and feel of these mitts—both versions. i’m always happy to hear that something feels really […]
oof, i’m sore today. the heavy gardening work is finally catching up to me . . . i keep catching myself delaying such activities as clearing my throat or coughing in order not to disturb the accordion of tender muscles along the back of my rib cage (those used when pulling weeds and digging). i’m […]
(flower of the day: lady’s mantle) i love the subtle flowerings of foliage perennials and vegetable plants—sometimes they are just a halo of miniature blooms around a mound of leaves. or a spritely surprise, hidden in a crook between the branches it always feels good to spend some hours in the yard . . . […]