Pictures and information about the Berkeley Botanical Gardens. Also learn about the upcoming Fiber and Dye Event and Workshops.
Less than one week to go before StitchesWest can’t wait. Hope to see you or meet you there.
@bogiebogie has a great blog post on where to get information about #stitcheswest. Organization is better than the official website I have referred to it many times. Getting Revved Up For StitchesWest 2013… Read more
Look what arrived in the mail and I am so freaking excited! I love the color blend of plummy, purpley, figgy green and the hand is charming. It is from a seconds sale on the Cephalopod Yarns website. She announced it on twitter the day before and the yarns went faster than hot cakes.… Read more
how I was virtually transported to Bryant Park, New York City for the launch of the Wool Campaign in the United States by Prince Charles.
Magic Loops Again
Once again I think I have conquered the magic loops after my third try. Beginning each row with a pearl stitch threw me for a (magic) loop, but I finally got it. The finished product hopefully will be a pair of fingerless gloves.… Read more
I am having a Spring moment it feels good to be outside and working in the yard. Problem is I never seem to make a dent there is so much to do. A is bird right over my head making birdy noises as I write this I guess he has something to add.… Read more
Saw this on facebook today and it made me think of my friend over at TrainKnitting.com. It is new art posted in the New York Subway. I don’t know who the artist is. I like how the knitter is a bit eccentric with her tattoos and ripped stockings.… Read more
I made the first fingerless glove with double points and the second with the magic loop. The maiden voyage with magic loops, 40″ Addi Turbos size 6, and it was so much fun. I don’t know if I will go back to double points now.… Read more
Yarnbombing may be considered graffiti to some and street art to others. I think this guy looks more comfy and dignified with the loving hand knit or crocheted vest. See the website and how it was done El Guerrero tiene túnica!… Read more
Shawls, Ponchos, and Capelets Wrap Style by Interweave Knits. This book was at Stitches and when I returned home bought it on Amazon. The price was a bit cheaper but not much. I am more into making non-fitted items these days since most of the garments or fitted items I have made turn out way to big.… Read more
