I was discussing with my children the value of the parental advice they have been given over the years. I asked them what pearls of wisdom have stuck with them. My father always said "buy for quality rather than quantity," and these words have helped make certain important decisions easier. My daughter told me the…

Chicks on Hormones, no, not the name of my monthly S&B group, although we would qualify for that description. We’re Chicks With Sticks. Chicks on hormones came up in conversation with whom else other than the resident 14 year old boy. He had seen a recipe for quail and thought they were neat, dubbing them…

The multidirectional scarf is finished. It blocked beautifully, all traces of bumps at the joins disappeared. Due to its silk content, it drapes nicely. The variegated yarn looks nice but I think the multidirectional effect might look better with self striping yarn. Besides Noro and Sirdar Magic does anyone have any self striping non-sock yarn…

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…