the most recent development in my gail for test knitting this week. bricker has a leg and a heel and i started on the foot. the yarn is so beautiful—terracopper. it has gorgeous depth and tonal highlights; a really nice color for david. the pattern is easy-going and nice for TV knitting; the cushy merino […]
inspired by the grand maples of new england, whirlygigs of light lacy panels descend from the shoulders of this shawl into a dramatic hem of swirling, richly carved leaf shapes. a tonal variegated yarn emphasizes the dancing lines of the motifs to perfection. shown above: petite size shawl in woolen rabbit new england red. shown […]
while the progress of the crocuses opening has not been impeded by the gale-force winds and driving rain we had yesterday, other projects have suffered some setbacks. see that? it looks just the same as yesterday, right? that’s because it pretty much IS the same as yesterday, only reborn a little. there is actually no […]
spring is making some small, jerky, progress into our lives—awkward, but advancing. it’s back to being quite chilly outside with unpredictable appearances by the sun. when it rains (today) it rains all day and feels as dreary as november, when winter was coming on. damp chills creep in from every corner, it feels like; fortunately […]