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a new knit cardigan

Over the years, we've worked to improve the energy efficiency of our old house. My basement studio was once one of the coldest spaces. It's now much warmer, however, I still face a unique challenge when I sit at my desk for hours. The solid wood work surface and metal supports underneath tend to retain cool overnight temperatures. This means that if I rest my arms on the desk while I'm working, they end up chilled pretty quickly and … [Read more...] about a new knit cardigan

11 February 2021 Filed: handmade No Comments

socks!

Collage of 3 pairs of handknit socks modeled with ankle crossed. Left to right: LGF Suri Sock in Black Opal, a dark Teal. Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in Plum Drum Weekend, shades of purple and greys. Yarn Over New York Times Square Sock in Rachy's Not Sorry, a varigated speckle mostly in plum and grey tones.

hand knit indie yarn socks are finally finished. Stay home! Wear a mask! … [Read more...] about socks!

24 December 2020 Filed: handmade No Comments

motoring

motorized ball winder with grey yarn.

stay at home, stay safe.motorize the ball winder,this is a yarn cake. … [Read more...] about motoring

16 July 2020 Filed: haiku, handmade No Comments

spinning sample along

Spinning

After months of neglect, my spinning wheel was displaying a thick coating of dust. Every day I looked at it and thought that I should spin, but without a specific project in mind other than an overflowing bin of spinning fiber, I wasn't sure how to return to regular practice. I was delighted to discover that Jillian Moreno planned to host a low-key sample along. What a wonderful way to ease back into the practice of regular … [Read more...] about spinning sample along

16 January 2020 Filed: handmade Tagged With: spinning No Comments

lessons in patience & (machine) knitting

I've been working on learning to work with a knitting machine since April. It requires a different mindset, and above all else, patience. Often I find myself knitting each project twice because I was not disciplined to be mindful of each step and tried to rush. I'm not very good at the patience part. … [Read more...] about lessons in patience & (machine) knitting

26 December 2019 Filed: handmade Tagged With: machine knitting No Comments

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