a little bling is good

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do you wonder at times why you hang on to bits and bobs left over from lace and sock projects—after all, they’re practically useless, aren’t they? will we really look for ways to make good use of them or are we just making more clutter in the process of kidding ourselves? actually, there are some […]

there is a there there

Posted on 28 CommentsPosted in book reviews/events, designing, projects

just got back to cookie’s place after an absolutely wonderful weekend in oakland, where we visited with our good friends kristine and adrienne for a couple of days. i also taught a sweater fitness class at their beautiful yarn shop on san pablo avenue, a verb for keeping warm. as we made our way over […]

Palette Changes

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When I first started knitting I was obsessed with sock knitting. I was also obsessed with stashing sock yarn. I would seek out interesting handpaints and for me my palette was the brighter the better! My LYS knew of my obsession and would call me when they got a new shipment of sock yarn. I […]

polar opposite

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many thanks to everyone for sending us notes of concern and keeping us in your thoughts and prayers over the last few days—i so appreciate it. i was able to drive out of NYC wednesday without even running into traffic; it was almost eerie how deserted the west side highway and the GW bridge were […]