Getting My Tweed On!

A new year and new yarn to play with, so what do I do? Knock out my version of the Yarn Harlot’s Unoriginal Hat Pattern (PDF) in less than 2 days. Even with chunky yarn and big needles, that still amuses me.

Details1 skein Cascade 128 Chunky TweedSize 13 US dpns2 vintage Bakelite buttons, […]

Froggy Went Courting

Froggy went a’courtin’ and he did ride uh-huh uh-huhFroggy went a’courtin’ and he did ride uh-huh uh-huhFroggy went a’courtin’ and he did rideHe wanted Miss Mousie by his side uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh– (American folk song)

You see where this is headed, don’t you? Nothing big. Just a ripping good time (not) as I decide […]

My Knitting Angel

Yes, I have a knitting angel and her name is Angie. There’s been a bit of blog chatter lately about paying it forward or random acts of kindness. I think it only fair that I put Angie’s name out there as someone who did a me kindness by offering – no, insisting that she finish […]

FO: Pink Diamond Scarf

I never talked about it but I’ve been working on this scarf / wrap thing all along. You see, I didn’t want the Felted Foliage hat to out into the world without a partner, so I made a diamond-shaped scarf to keep it company using a very simple stockinette pattern.

Materials and Pattern: 400 yards […]