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Monthly Archives: February 2015
Cloudy Days and Fancy Footwork
A few months ago I decided to acquire a new spinning wheel. This was a big decision, because it’s not as simple as buying smaller tools like knitting needles. Wheels are a major investment. And…I was worried about the antique … Continue reading
The Long (Sleeved) Sprint to the End
Finally, the conclusion of the cabled sweater story! Get the first three installments here, here, and here. Why is it that knitting the sleeves seems to take absolutely forever? After all they’re just a fraction of the knitting, compared to … Continue reading
Armholes, Sleeve Caps, and Cables – Oh my!
Continuing the story of the cabled sweater! Get the first two installments here and here. Naps continued to be elusive and the medicine head never surfaced, though my nose frustratingly continued to run over. I took up my design materials … Continue reading
A Cabled Puzzle
The story of the cabled sweater continues! (Get the first installment here.) No, I didn’t succumb to a nap and I didn’t run out of steam. Zippy energy remained and I continued to ride the wave for as long as … Continue reading
Decoding Cables
Shortly after the holidays, I ran across one of the many cold bugs that folks have been passing around for the last month. I bravely powered through it only to run into another one. And another. And another. None of … Continue reading