Barely (read, not really) done with my happy sock pattern, I am heading north this week with 2 skeins of Malabrigo Rastita, the book “Knitting Brioche,” and the word cowl running through my brain. Ah, the fun part of designing!

Post next in the ornament saga. 25 ornaments knit, and then I ran out of yarn. This was followed by a mass felting this weekend. It is the way I do things. I throw ’em in and hope they survive. I have lost one item this way in the past, but mostly things are ok. Some colors under felted, some over felted, and many looked wonky. I have learned a few things this weekend. 1) When you find that the wonky one have felted to themselves, it is ok to stretch them and actually tear the improperly felted bits apart, and then when it is all detached and cooperative reshape…

Today is my prep day for Yarnover. I am fortunate enough to get to take a class on presenting patterns to publications from Amy Singer of Knitty fame. She asked us to bring 4 items. I am finishing off three of them, and quite happy. Nervous, but happy. We will see what becomes of this venture.

My Birthday was 2 weeks ago. Since we got my gifts by mail, and we don’t like shipping charges, they took their time getting here. I love it when my birthday lasts more than one day. But what did I get?! I am very happy to first find this book, and now to own it. I have just done the quick clip through, but I do believe it is exactly what I wanted. He has done the hard work of figuring out many of the “how in the heck do you do that” conundrums. Now all I have to do is knit! He also validated my choice of how to…

Remodeling. Takes. Time.  Then comes moving back into the space. Then comes finding all the lost stuff. DX. I am looking forward to Fall when all things stabilize *crossed fingers*.

F-f-f-finally got around to adding a portfolio page to my website. It is not complete, but oh so much better! I have 3 of my patterns posted. The others are going through updates and revisions. It f-f-f-feels real good to get this done. My website is starting to look real! Check it out!

Another doodle has produced a fun charm. A wee coffee cup with a heart to warm your knitting. Enjoy!

Katie finally gets a photo shoot she likes, that is what. Whew! I am now putting out the call for a couple more test knitters, but I may have to call it published. I think I am beginning to worry this thing to death.