When a bunch of knitters get together, in addition to discussing family, politics, religion and the weather, they talk about projects, techniques, and new yarn purchases. At this point, someone says something like, “Oh, I can’t buy any more yarn, I have so much in my stash!” Other knitters nod in agreement, either [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Thoughts on Stash
Posted in Knitting, Observations, Yarn Stash on February 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Sweet
Posted in Knitting, Projects on February 22, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Marmalade and warshcloths. What a combination.
I took a break from knitting socks to make some Meyer Lemon Marmalade, and some warshcloths.
I made the marmalade with Melody, and we had a great afternoon, peeling, seeding, slicing and cooking. We started with about sixteen lemons from our tree, and ended up with about ten half-pint jars.
We’ve [...]
Twist and turn
Posted in Hats, Knitting, Socks on February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Warning, this post is about knitting socks.
I knit a lot of socks. As the husband often points out, I don’t need any more socks. He’s right. I don’t. My sock drawer is overflowing. I knit them all year long, even though in our climate I only wear them about five months a year.
The husband wears [...]
Sonnet 30
Posted in Observations on February 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My contribution to the Blogger’s Silent Poetry Reading for the Feast of St Brigid. I love Shakespeare’s Sonnets. When I feel confused I often read them aloud to the cats, to hear the rhymes, the meter. Sonnet 30 at first reading is pretty dire. But the final couplet saves it.
When to the sessions of [...]
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