I googled “Wake” trying to figure out where to begin, and came up with this A wake is a ceremony associated with death. Traditionally, a wake takes place in the house of the deceased with the body present; however, modern … Continue reading
LIRA Wool People 6 MATERIALS Approximately 835 (920, 1005, 1095, 1175, 1280) yards of worsted weight wool yarn 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 140 yards/50g) Photographed in color Fauna GAUGE … Continue reading
Mother is a verb, not a noun. ~Proverb In honor of Mother’s Day, 15% off all Savory Knitting patterns in the Ravelry Shop. (May 1st-May 12th through the end of the day EST)
Melissa Goutermont of MN was the lucky winner of the Amy Herzog/STC Fit to Flatter giveaway. (Selected at random by a random number generator) I want to thank all of you who entered the drawing, 105 comments is a record … Continue reading
With sweater knitting, fit is everything. If something is showing that you’re not crazy about, you will be uncomfortable. If the neckline hits your collarbone in the wrong place you’re going to feel all schlumpy. Conversely, you get it all … Continue reading
Its been very quiet over hear… but not for long. I’m seeing a teeny tiny little point of light at the end of the tunnel that is ‘book’. We are all knitting all the time over here- full production mode. … Continue reading
The Catboat Cardigan is having a little fun with tradition, mixing a little of the traditional Gansey with modern sports wear. The tweedy Green Mountain Spinnery Alpaca Elegance pairs perfectly with some leather buttons but it has already occurred to … Continue reading
Spring is s-l-o-w to arrive to this part of New England… We tend to get the biggest, deepest snow storms in March. When the rest of the country is thinking crocus, here in Vermont we’re thinking snow shoes. But its … Continue reading
All the Savory Knitting patterns are 20% off now through Sunday (11:59 EST) and there is a new pattern: Love and Happiness Finished Measurements 24 (44, 64)” around. 11 1/2” wide Sample is 44” Materials 215 (430, 645) yards … Continue reading
This is February in Vermont. Color is the antidote to February. I’ll be back tomorrow with actual knitting content.