Random thoughts of a fiber enthusiast – mostly fiber related, sometimes coherent.
Wednesday * February 8th 2012
Apr27
Kim was curious about my basic sock recipe, especially how I’m starting my toes these day. I use 2 circular needles. The cable is flexible enough for the manipulation of the small number of stitches. I’ve tried it on 4 dpn, and drove my self nuts. I just wanted to break those needles from sheer [...]
Apr18
Done and Done! Registration opened today, and I’ve completed my registration online. Now, the waiting game begins to see if I get the workshop of my choice. I signed up for Contemporary Cut Pile with Sara Lamb. I’ve wanted to learn to weave cut pile rugs forever. Since I won’t be able to make her [...]
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Apr14
There’s been a dearth of fiber activities here. Why? Reason #1 I didn’t realize how dirty the deck was until I started to scrub. On the left is the result of winter grime. On the right is what it is supposed to look like. It took me 2 afternoons to scrub the deck. Each evening, [...]
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Apr11
The following just came into my inbox last night… Dear Bohus Knitting Friend, I have some wonderful news and I wanted all of you, my special Bohus devotees, to be the first to hear, and hopefully mark your calendars: There will be a Bohus Stickning exhibit in America in 2009! It will be held at [...]