I have been searching for months for the perfect lacey/leafy project just because. Just because I love lacey/leafy knitted things. I recently stumbled upon the Liesel Scarf pattern designed by Mary Joy Gumayagay first on Ravelry and then her fascinating blog called Yummy Yarn. Rock climbing in Europe while knitting and creating patterns? Sounds like [...]

Not too long ago, a friend of mine told me about Sock Dreams, a new shop right here in Portland, Oregon. New to me anyway. As you might guess, they sell all manner of foot coverings and not just at their retail outlet which sits at the east end of the Ross Island Bridge. Their [...]

This was definitely a very interesting hat in terms of construction, working from the top down and then turning it inside out and working from the wrong side. I modified the pattern by using only two strands of Paton’s Classic Wool Merino held together instead of the called for five strands. I did however find [...]

I haven’t frogged Nutkin yet, although I plan to, but I did set it aside to start this lovely vintage sock from Nancy Bush’s book, Knitting Vintage Socks. Yes, it’s actually the same yarn as Nutkin – Colinette Jitterbug in Ginger Cinnabar. Initially I had planned to make knee socks but never could find the [...]

And just in time for it’s first term. I’m not sure if it looks better on the sofa or the chair. What do you think?

  It’s hard to believe that 18 years have passed since you were born but here it is. You are officially an adult. I think you’ll do fine. Continue to smile and keep your chin up. You are a lovely and gracious young woman and I’m very proud of you.

Luckily I think I have found the patch for this problem. Not so, luckily I will prob have to frog it. BTW The yarn is Colinette Jitterbug in “Ginger Cinnabar” colourway. Isn’t it fabu?

My good friend Liz recently told me about a new way of blocking with a damp cotton cloth and a steam iron. I tried it and I really liked it. Normally I would dunk the entire item in water and wait days for the thing to dry. This method was much quicker. Thanks Liz! I [...]

  I didn’t use a pattern for these toe-up socks – which I call my Quicker toe-up socks – I just sort of winged it combining a variety of techniques I picked up here and there. A Turkish cast-on was employed at the toe and it was quick and efficient and I highly recommend it. [...]

My second Cobblestone Pullover, originally uploaded by alicethelma. On New Year’s Eve, we had a rare dry day around here so I packed up the kids with their xmas knits and we headed to Reed College for a . I’m a little late in blogging about these FOs but I’m very proud of them, especially [...]