Category Archives: Knitting

Miss Manners is Always Right, Right?

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Heather

Apparently, Miss Manners thinks that doing needlework in public is fine: Miss Manners: Old-school ways to be distracting Now, as both a knitter and a cross stitcher, I agree and disagree with Miss Manners. I think that knitting in public, … Continue reading →

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Some More Thunder, and a Small Tree

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Heather

The pedicure socks were finished and given to my mom as a gift this past weekend. She loved them. A second pair of pedicure socks, for me, has been put on indefinite hold. I made so many mistakes, that I … Continue reading →

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Socks, Snowflakes, and a Bit of Thunder

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Heather

Despite dealing with a little man who is teething (tooth #8 has poked through, and tooth #9 appears to be on the way), I have found some time to finish up a few projects. Yesterday, while watching the service man … Continue reading →

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A Scarf and Some Birds

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Heather

It has been a productive week for me. Not only do I have two lovely knitted socks just waiting to have their toes added, but I also finally finished up my Column of Leaves scarf and Victoria Sampler’s Birds of … Continue reading →

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The 50+ Challenge

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Heather

So, the 50 Project Challenge isn’t off to a particularly good start. I have yet to finish anything, and I’ve already bought some stash. First, a finish from before I started the challenge: Take Time to Stitch by Jeanette Douglas. … Continue reading →

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A New Challenge!

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Heather

Well, it is time for some serious stash reduction. And, as much as I hate to admit it, this cold Canadian was influenced by the new American President’s speech. It is time to make some difficult choices, which means I … Continue reading →

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I Knit a Hat!

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Heather

My knitting odyssey continues: I’ve knit a hat. I know, it isn’t a big deal for all you ladies who have been knitting for years. But I’ve been knitting less than six months, and I’ve knit a hat. One that … Continue reading →

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