Less Crumpled
Still not benefiting from a full on proper block, but at least here it's pulled a bit smoother than before. The difference is encouraging. With any luck at all, I'll have it finished tomorrow. Next will come a vigorous blocking session for all the mini book pieces. The Boy and [...]
Itchy
This weekend saw some serious time spent on the back patio (I know, such a tough life). The weather was perfect, the yard was not yet so horrifying I can't stand to sit out there, and I had a new book to read. I was likely out there for about [...]
Crumpled
This is the final piece for the mini book I mentioned the other day. It's still in the ever-exciting 'crumpled pile of crap' phase that most knitting projects have to endure. I have great faith though, and I'm pretty darn sure it will be properly cute once I have a [...]
One Down
The Tumult cowl is off the needles and blocked. I finished it up on the drive home from Maryland Sheep & Wool. It's lovely and light and lacy. It will look splendid on an actual human. It looks less than splendid when laying on my back porch railing. Alas, I'm [...]
As Advertised
Maryland Sheep & Wool had, not surprisingly, a large number of sheep and other wooly things. We found wee baby goats: Curly horned sheep (do the horns mean they're boys? Are boy sheep really rams, like how boy cows aren't so much cows as bulls or steer?): Sheep getting haircuts: [...]
Expeditionary Force
The Violently Domestic Expeditionary Force has gotten word of a large wool deposit in Maryland. They've been dispatched to gather intelligence (and likely yarn). They'll report back shortly with full details. Maybe also with some sort of tasty cheese. There could also be a lamb burger involved, but that just [...]
Really Truly
Once in a while, I get a message from someone saying their hat or sock or mitt ended up a surprising size. I know how disappointing this can be, and I always feel bad for folks when this happens. I usually write back and ask if they got gauge when [...]
Nothing to See Here, Move Along
Lots of behind the scenes stuff going on around here, and not much I can talk about in any way that is even remotely interesting. I know. Bad blogger. I'm sorry. Rest assured, though, that there is good stuff happening. Patterns for Book the Third are coming along swimmingly. Book [...]
Continue the Tradition
The yard work wasn't nearly as disturbing as the painting (nor did it go on for weeks and weeks). But I'd set a precedent with the cuffs and the painters last time, so I wanted to continue it. I started this little cuff on Monday (since that's when I thought [...]
How to Fix a Yard…in 8 Hours
I'm now officially a fan of the 'hire a professional' approach to lawn care. I am not brave enough to show you any 'before' shots. It's too embarrassing. Just imagine the worst yard on your block. It was worse than that. Far, far worse. Instead of bringing shame on my [...]
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