January 2006



MY Sursa

Sunday, 29 January 2006 1:26 P GMT-05
Here's *my* Sursa, done in two colors from Handpaintedyarn.com, a 100% merino (now known as Malabrigos) in a medium dusty pink, held with 100% varigated wool in "shells." The ruffle trim is done in Brown Sheep Nature's Spun in R

Obscene

Wednesday, 25 January 2006 7:46 P GMT-05
My stash, that is....Here are pics of the newest additions: From Over the Rainbow Yarns From Woolneedlework.com From Handpaintedyarn.com

Grumble, grunt

Wednesday, 25 January 2006 9:23 A GMT-05
I thought I'd gripe a bit today, since I haven't done it in a while. Why should Neal be the only beneficiary of my grousing?Odd Word UsageGinger, according to the dictionary, is a plant of tropical Southeast Asia with yellowish green flowers an

Yarn

Monday, 23 January 2006 7:39 P GMT-05
I got my first package from my Secret Pal 7 - TEN skeins of Knit Picks Andean Silk in Chocolate.  Yummy!  I was contemplating making the Hourglass Sweater from Last Minute Knitted Gifts, but the smallest size would require ten skeins, and I

Whole Lotta Knittin' Going On

Friday, 20 January 2006 7:44 P GMT-05
Inspired by Lolly's Transitions Cowl, I present to you my own creation, the Transitions Collar. I used one skein of Noro Transitions (100g; 55% Wool, 10% Silk,7% Cashmere,7% Alpaca, 7% Angora, 7% Camel, 7% Kid Mohair) in color 8. Cast on 60 stitc

Is it Wednesday Already?

Wednesday, 18 January 2006 8:46 A GMT-05
Hey - the work week going quickly is a *good* thing! But feeling like I'm losing track of days is not.No pictures today, but hopefully I can put up a shot of my nearly-finished Sheer One-Piece Shawl. I should finish the knitting bit tonig

Miscellany

Saturday, 14 January 2006 1:32 P GMT-05
The Ultimate in Yarn Porn.

SP gifties!

Thursday, 12 January 2006 8:40 A GMT-05

Modular Knits

Tuesday, 10 January 2006 11:25 A GMT-05
I got this book, Modular Knits by Iris Schreier, for Christmas from Neal. I am interested in modular knitting, and although I don't mind picking up stitches, I was curious about what techniques Ms. Screier developed to avoid that. There are lots of

Secret Pal 7 Questionnaire

Sunday, 8 January 2006 3:12 P GMT-05
Seems like I do these things a lot, eh?  :)1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand?I am a snob and prefer merino wool to just about everything, but I also like other wool

Happy New Year!

Thursday, 5 January 2006 8:57 A GMT-05
Andree tagged me with this one: ***Ground Rules: The first player of this "game" starts with the topic "5 weird habits of yours" and people who get tagged need to write an LJ entry about their 5 quirky habits as well as state thi