Monthly Archives: March 2016

Breaking Down the Sweater

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

About a year ago I purchased a sweater from the second-hand store for the express purpose of disassembling it. This weekend, I finally had a free moment to get to work. First, I figured out how it was seamed and began … Continue reading →

Posted in deconstructing, experiment, sweater, unexpected, yarn | 12 Comments

Not Knitting?

Posted on March 29, 2016 by

Today I host a workshop. Tomorrow, I knit! And spin! And and and . . .  

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Indie Dyer Feature: What the Flock!

Posted on March 26, 2016 by

Well, it’s that time again . . . Indie Dyer Time! Today, I have Joe Cole from What the Flock (love that name, don’t you??) Joe graciously agreed to share some info about his dying process and inspiration with us. … Continue reading →

Posted in color, colorway, community, fiber, fiber art, independent, indie dyer, information, inspiration, interview, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Oh . . . Those Aren’t Mine?

Posted on March 24, 2016 by

I finished my second pair of socks meant for me! As with much of my knitting, I gave away the first pair to my sister-in-law for Xmas. So, this was actually my first pair and I was sooo excited to … Continue reading →

Posted in FO, gift, knitting, socks, unexpected | 9 Comments

Ravelry: Looking Backward and Forward

Posted on March 22, 2016 by

Ahhh, Ravelry. One of my favorite spaces in which to play. I love the blog and the progress it records in this knitting life, but Ravelry . . . well, that is a fine distillation of the finished projects. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Indie Dyer Feature: Casual Fashion Queen!

Posted on March 19, 2016 by

Happy weekending everyone! Today, I have the pleasure of featuring Sheena McNeely of Casual Fashion Queen. Sheena has been dyeing fleece and yarn for a few years now, and her colorways are the talk of my internet yarning groups: one … Continue reading →

Posted in color, colorway, community, indie dyer, interview, people, yarn | 2 Comments

Close Knits!

Posted on March 17, 2016 by

My partner (the amazing Amazon reviewer) received this funky microscope in the mail. As part of his review he asked for random things around the house that could be magnified . . . so, of course, I grabbed some fiber, … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, knitting, science, socks, unexpected | 6 Comments

When Homemade Socks Are Normal

Posted on March 15, 2016 by

Last night, I Kitchenered the toes and wove in the ends on the latest pair of socks for S. Now, don’t get me wrong, he is the most appreciative of knitwear receivers. But . . . handknit socks have been … Continue reading →

Posted in FO, handwork, inspiration, keeping track, knitting, socks | 4 Comments

Indie Dyer Feature:Groovy Hues Fibers

Posted on March 12, 2016 by

This week, I am super happy to feature another indie dyer whose work I LOVE: Suzanne Burkett of Groovy Hues Fibers! Suzanne is full of life and color  . . . and wonderful stories, of course! She was on an … Continue reading →

Posted in colorway, community, custom yarn, indie dyer, information, inspiration, interview, people, tricks and tips | 4 Comments

First Fiber

Posted on March 10, 2016 by

So, I volunteered to teach an enrichment class at my local middle school–the same one where my son goes to 6th grade. And . . . it was approved! The best part: this is not a class with books and … Continue reading →

Posted in community, fiber, fiber prep, fleece to knit, handspun, knitting, sharing, teaching, yarn | 4 Comments