Nearly year long socks

It’s been awhile since I’ve put much time into these socks. I started them for Matt last February, and they have been sitting around patiently, while I occasionally pick them up and knit an inch or two. I finally got past the super slow 9 cm of heel flap,...

The Blank Canvas of 2014

The year lays freshly before us. What will you do in 2014? I’m hoping to graduate with my doctorate in counselor education in May, I plan on writing some new knitting patterns, and get some kind of gainful employment that will help support my family and my yarn...

My singular Christmas knit

Happy New Years! I hope everyone has a festive (and safe) evening tonight. My sole Christmas knit was a pair of Wending arm warmers. It was a pretty stress-free Christmas. My family draws names for gift giving, so I only have three people to plan for gift-wise: Matt,...

Sweater in a week?

Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! I spent the last few days camped out at my parents, soaking up the opportunities to sleep in because my mom graciously got up with Zooey for her 5:45/6 am wake-ups. We had a lot of fun and I got to do plenty of...

At ease: Some brief thoughts about sweater sizing

The part of my brain allotted to dissertation mode is fully on vacation till at least January 6th. It feels good. I have the hand portion of one Wending wrister to finish tonight, then they’ll get a light blocking. I have the Latte Baby Coat to show soon. Z was...