Archive for November, 2007

feeling waspish

Monday, November 26th, 2007 Posted in FOs, sewing | 9 Comments »

LINK TO COMMENTS FOR THIS POST. Wow, the Pom Debate rages! Arguments are heated! Passions run deep! Convictions are strongly held! The solution, of course, is compromise. Amanda and Kris (who just made a Bloom ... Read more..

3-Ply Frivol: why bobbles bob and cables pop

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 Posted in FOs, hats, swaps, yarn | 66 Comments »

Hello! It's been a while! Big thanks to all of you who suggested baby patterns -- I got a ton of useful information, and I'm truly sorry I haven't had ... Read more..

new people, new knits

Friday, November 9th, 2007 Posted in FOs, baby, hats, socks | 51 Comments »

Some dear friends are expecting a baby. Okay, LOTS of dear friends are expecting babies right now -- at least six people I know are pregnant or have recently given ... Read more..

Elizabeth and the Mystery of the Kitschy Plates

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007 Posted in FOs, socks, swaps | 62 Comments »

Elizabeth sent me the prettiest sock! A Drunken Bee, knit just for me! She also sent the rest of her yarn (J Knits, in the Massachusetts colorway) and the pattern, so I ... Read more..

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Friday, November 2nd, 2007 Posted in FOs, halloween, life, sewing | 75 Comments »

Some people are inspired by holidays that are meaningful, or patriotic, or religious. Some people celebrate holidays that encourage charity, or fellowship, or piety. Some people get excited about giving ... Read more..