Archives » October, 2007

The Finished Kitty

The Kitty Bath Mitt is done. I finally got around to picking up some buttons and putting on her make-up.
Pattern:  Kitty Bath Mitt by Lion Brand
Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton-Ease in Almond, 1 skein
Needles: US 6 and 8

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Goodness Grapeness!

Every year I tell myself I’m done making Grape Pie because it’s so time-consuming. But almost every year I bow to the pressure and make it anyway. Yes, it takes a long time to make – but it’s so unique. It’s truly a labor of love. People are always surprised that it doesn’t taste like [...]

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Gaaaaaaaaaahhh!

In which we discover the importance of checking for errata.
I’ve been working all weekend on the Harvey Kimono from Natural Knits for Babies and Moms. I zipped right through the back without any issues, and was working on one of the front pieces. I must have knit and reknit that silly piece at least 3 [...]

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A Fine Retreat

I’m back from the weekend retreat, having had to leave early to attend to prior commitments tonight.
Silver Fork Lodge was a nice getaway, especially with how smoky the valley has gotten from the California fires blowing in. The rooms are rustic – no telephone or TV, not that we needed them. But they do [...]

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Weekend Fun

This afternoon I’m off to Silver Fork Lodge for a knitting retreat with some of the SnB grrls. Yippee! Wine, women, and song knitting – what could be nicer? I can’t wait for one of those fantastic Silver Fork breakfasts by the fireplace. Trout and eggs, here I come. Oh wait… maybe some home-made corned-beef [...]

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