Road Trip!
My good friend Pirkko (in the orange sweater) and I made a trek through the snow today to Lens Mills in Cambridge. It was snowing quite heavily en route, and despite a few wrong turns (as is the tradition when we go there), Pirkko’s wonderful husband Hector navigated beautifully while Pirkko and I nattered on […]
One of these things is not like the other….
I somehow volunteered myself to knit a chullo hat for my manager. I promised it for after Christmas, and here it is Christmas eve and it’s done! The only thing is it doesn’t resemble in the least the picture it was based on. I used the Lion Brand pattern for an Ear Flap hat. It’s […]
What a skinny ass tree!
Well I think this is the smallest skinniest tree that The Boy and I have ever gotten. Of course, compared to the year where we couldn’t use one doorway in the apartment because the tree was so freaking fat, anything looks skinny! But seriously, my tree is anorexic. Which I guess is OK, because there […]
Stashaholic’s Scrapalicious Scarf Pattern
Phew – try saying that three times fast! So, here’s the pattern (such as it is): Stashaholic’s Scrapalicious Scarf A large amount of different colours (there’s no real exact science here – it’s whatever’s on hand). If you want one colour contrast, knock yourself out. I’d suggest sport weight because otherwise it will weigh a […]
Yipee! I’m Done!
Ok, I’m not answering the phone between now and Christmas. All gifts are knitted/crocheted, and as of Friday (payday) will be bought. Phew! I finished dad’s thrum mittens tonight, and threw in a hat for good measure. From Crochet From Knit From Knit