it's a beautiful day

I woke up to blue skies and sunshine today. It was just one of those beautiful north Georgia winter days. There was no annoying alarm clock ...

finished socks

Well here they are. My second pair of socks. This pair didn't take nearly as long as the first. They're not very fancy, but I'm ...

Almeara Gloves

To say I found myself victim to a serious cable-hunger this Fall would be an understatement. My design work is kinda littered with them - t...

a trip to the hospital

Last night, about halfway through Lost, my wife started having severe chest pains. By 11 pm we were sitting in the hospital emergengy room. ...

Alpine Shawl, Finished

Project Stats: Pattern: Alpine Scarf with Double Border from Victorian Lace Today Yarn: Zephyr Wool Silk in Coral Needles: Size 4 straights...

there and back again

Well I'm back from my little business trip to Ft. Lauderdale. It was SO nice there! Daytime, 72 degrees, nights in the 50's. It was ...

Montera Hat

I guess I can say there was one benefit (and I can only say this in hindsight) from experiencing (along with so many others) a Christmas Air...

knitting socks

That's right, my dear readers, I am knitting socks. I know I said I never would, but never is a really long time. Those of you who know...

Chunky Merino Throw

As I said before, it's kinda like the perfect project for people who love swatching, since that's basically what it is. Introducing...

foggy day

WOW! It was really foggy all day long, but sort of nice for a change. I mean I wouldn't want it to be like this every day, but every now...

a little spinning........

Well I did get to do a little spinning yesterday. First I had to ply the last bit of Shetland I had already spun. That freed up an extra bob...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Well here we are, a brand new year staring us in the face. Resolutions? Nope, I haven't made any. I should probably go on a yarn diet, (...