Remember my post from the beginning of November when I was trying to locate some yarn I remembered seeing at a particular shop? It had teeny snow balls attached to the yarn. I called the shop and they had no idea what I was talking about. I told them I remembered something made of it…

I went for my not quite on time yearly physical the other day, complete with humiliating routine exams of multiple orifices. A couple of hours later I had a message on my cell phone: "Hello Li, this is Rita from Dr. J’s office. It appears you have left the office without completely dressing." A pregnant…

AARRGHH! I tried on my blocked Fleece Artist sweater and the fabric loosened up so much that even though it blocked to what I thought was a perfect size, when I put it on, it stretched hugely. It was downright baggy. What to do? A hem? A controlled shrink? I know someone who was so…

I have finished my Fleece Artist Garter Stitch Cardigan. I was getting a little nervous toward the end hoping there would be enough yarn for the sleeves. Remember, I decided to knit the jacket longer than the pattern instructions; risky with a kit. A quick yarn weigh in on my kitchen scale reassured me. After…

Over the years I’ve been slowly building my collection of Addi turbo needles. The one pair I have used the most is the US size 8 – AKA 5mm. I bought them from Philosopher’s Wool about a year and a half ago in anticipation making my first Fair Isle sweater. If you are familiar with…

…to bring you a multidirectional scarf. Have you ever intended to knit a swatch and it turned into a project? It just happened. I was so excited to swatch the Fleece Kid from Fleece Artist and I just couldn’t stop. Oh boy is it beautiful. I’m using 5mm (US8) needles which is comforting as I…

Can you identify what happened here? How about a close up: Using your best Maxwell Smart voice: "Would you believe I was trying to dye my yarn with red wine?" The truth: I am a fairly easy going person. I take things in stride. When I get frustrated I find that winding yarn is an…

Mari convinced me to drive her back to the dorm rather than drop her off at the ferry to fend for herself and all of her stuff. She bribed me with 90 minutes at the Beehive Wool Shop in Victoria, easily the best little yarn shop in BC. So, Elina, Mari and I took off…

The boy  has successfully learned to knit and purl. He’s had some troubles with the first and last stitch in each row, but he’s learning quickly. He found some camouflage yarn on clearance at Joann.com (a boy after my own heart) and a coupon for free shipping (he really takes after me), so for $2.18US,…

I know, you must think I’m giving my child a complex. It’s just that I’m so used to having girls that when my son does anything that is stereotypically male, I think back to those magic words. Congratulations, it’s a boy! Background info: for the past 14 years, we have rented out our condo in…