The Blob That Ate a House Cat

(Actually, no cat was harmed during this photo session. In fact, Toby barely opened his eyes from his nap!)
The Shetland Triangle is finished, but remains in a Blob state. I’ve ordered more foam blocking squares which should arrive any day and then I’ll be able to block it – this sucker is huge! The plan [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions, 2009

Here we are with a bright shiny new year, full of optimism and possibilities. And lists. Everyone is making a list of resolutions so that this new year doesn’t go to waste. And by everyone I mean – everyone.
Toby’s New Year’s Resolutions, 2009
1. Eat more tuna.
2. Ingest more catnip. Lots more.
3. Sleep at least 18 [...]

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Question….

Why do cats feel that it’s necessary for them to curl up on wet wool?
I suppose part of it might be the earthy smell of wet wool, and I know that, even when wet, wool has a high capacity for warmth. Still, for creatures that are deeply concerned with keeping themselves warm and dry, it [...]

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Together at Last

Look at this happy pair; don’t they look good together? That’s the thing about socks – they’re happier (and more useful) in pairs.
I don’t usually have a problem with Second Sock Syndrome – the second sock goes on the needles as soon as I finish the first – but because of several gift knits and [...]

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They Grow Up So Fast

Today is the birthday for my All-Around What-Would-I-Do-Without-Them Helpers.
And by Helpers, I mean Troublemakers.
Toby and Izzy are nine years old today. They’re from the same litter and, although they have similar coloring, they’re very different personalities.
Izzy is sweet sweet sweet, she loves people and is usually very calm. She often brings me toys, meowing the [...]

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American Beauty for an All-American Lady

Still catching up (as if one can ever be caught up!) This is a project from June, a silk scarf I made as a birthday gift for my Mom. My Mom turned 88 on July 1 (she’s in excellent health and has more energy – and a busier social life! – than I do) She’s [...]

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The Knitters Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes

I was the very happy recipient of a fabulous new yarn book yesterday – The Knitters Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes. This has been on my amazon wishlist since I first saw it. The first part of the book talks about – you guessed it – yarn; the different fibers available, why some yarns [...]

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Knitting Swag

I didn’t really need a new sock bag to carry my latest project – I already have a lovely Piddleloop bag – but come on – take a look at that fabric! Cats! Knitting and playing with yarn! It was a no-brainer. This is from Brooke at White Willow. Customer service was excellent – Brooke [...]

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The Not Martha’s Blocking Board

Now that I’m knitting sweaters in earnest, it became obvious that I needed something to block them on. A towel laid over the carpet works in a pinch, but I wanted something a little more substantial, and easier to use with pins. I’ve been eying the official blocking boards that are offered for sale, but [...]

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It’s like having my own, personal LYS…

…except, of course, without the helpful staff or giant selection of accessories and notions and needles or the huge yarn inventory (although I’m not doing too badly in the needle and yarn department) What I mean, of course, is Knitting from My Stash, one of my knitting resolutions for 2008.
In preparation for this worthy cause [...]

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