Knit a Squarey
The allure of Jess Hutchinson’s knit toy designs (Rav link) is that they are simple, yet so cute. Take Squarey for instance: Two 12 x 12 squares, sewn together with arms and legs, eyes and mouth around a pillow form: [...]
A One and a Two…
Only one more week in this year’s Socktoberfest! Do you have some last minute knits that you are working on? Unlike the last two years, I actually was able to finish something – TWO things even! – within the confines [...]
Keep Tahoe Blue! (and Socktoberfest!)
Seven years of Socktoberfest! I can hardly believe that this experiment of a nascent sock knitter has lasted this long and grown into such a fun annual event. Are you planning to cast on for some socks for Socktoberfest 2011? [...]
Jingu Cardigan
Another finished adult-sized garment for the year. Grand total of 2. Hmmm, need to up the ante. This cardigan, Jingu from Berroco #308 collection (Ravelry notebook link), was a simple knit with a fun detail: the drawstring neckline. This is [...]
Summer Snapshots: Local Travels
Roxy Paine “Graft” – National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Sol LeWitt “Four-Sided Pyramid” – National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Blue skies over Washington, DC as Kris and I went to the Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival (see photoset) last Friday. [...]
Where I Roam