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I am in luff with this man’s intellect, twisted wit and emotional clarity. Yes, I could gobble him up because he’s beyond adorable but that’s beside the point. Today is the day for titters, tee-hees, guffaws and outright belly laughs, courtesy of one Franklin Habit. Franklin continues the book tour in support of his just-released […] I’ve been a busy woman lately! Between starting occupational therapy and hobnobbing with the knitterati, I haven’t had a moment to myself. Ha. Who am I kidding? The truth is that I’m slowly trying to get back in the game, reconnecting with friends of the yarnish persuasion and making a few small things, like a […] Let’s review.Mea culpa, y’all. I have been remiss in sharing a few of the goodies that arrived at my door over the past few weeks. Let’s start with the new books and wind up with a couple of gifts. I’m not sure how, but I was able to find the somewhat elusive Volume 3 of […] Not too long ago, I needed to make a few swatches of worsted weight yarns. Size 8 US is my usual tool of choice for tasks like this. Although I’m not exactly suffering from a dearth of circular needles, I find the stitch consistency of the straights are key when gauge swatching. If you’re dealing […] I’m always on the lookout for a good blend of quality, luxury and taste – whether it’s my coffee, my clothing or my yarn. The two yarns reviewed here are the latest silk / merino offerings from two yarn companies you already know: Cascade and Malabrigo. Because of the slippery silk content and my desire […] I originally had no intention of committing to any more deadlines, since lately I’m finding them little more than a recipe for failure. Grand plans. Not keeping up. The usual blah-blah. So why in heaven’s name did I let friend Rachel persuade me to hop onto another Ravelry knit-along (KAL) bandwagon? This time, it’s all […] One day, during a visit to my local purveyor of yarn, I came across a beautiful top the owner had on display. “That’s the Lacy Shoulder Wrap from Cat Bordhi’s Treasury of Magical Knitting,” she said. I was intrigued but put off purchasing the book until I’d moved a few WIPs into the finished column. […] Hallo meine Freunde! Today it’s all about the contents of my Luftpost package – specifically, two newly arrived Bavarian beauties from Wollmeise. Naturally the 4-ply superwash wool is soft, but that is not what makes Wollmeise so special. Each 380 yd. (350 m) skein is available in nearly 40 different shades. Consider too that you […] Like most of us, I appreciate fine craftsmanship and design – especially of those things that are born out of a passion for creative excellence. Thanks to Anne, I am reminded once again that useful can also mean quite beautiful. Witness these circular needles (now available down to size 2 US), made to order by […] The Summer 2007 Interweave Knits landed in my mailbox today and, boy, are there some sweet numbers inside. There are socks and lace and simple, classic pieces that look perfectly suited for the hot weather ahead. With a few exceptions, there don’t appear to be any purposefully strange or complex garments that have sometimes graced […] |