I messaged Rachel of Inspinity to ask her about her blocking wires. Could I try them? I promised I’d give her my opinion and would give a public review of my honest impressions. I received the Deluxe Ultra Fine Lace Blocking Wire Set within a week. I was impressed with the packaging on these. Each wire is ingeniously and neatly looped through …read more
I have a favorite pattern for slippers that I use over and over. The great thing about these is how versatile they are. They make great spring slippers to wear around the house – so nice and light. They make great travel socks too. I can pop them out of my purse and onto my feet when going through security so I don’t have to walk barefoot …read more
Are you craving a little bling in your knit life? I have the solution: add pretty beads to your knitting! Adding beads along the edge of a shawl or scarf adds just the right amount of weight so that it hangs nicely. Adding them to mitts, hats and even socks can add a touch that makes the project just a little more special. If you’d like to give …read more
I’ve finished the fiber I showed you in A Superwash Merino Spin and I’ve achieved socks!The superwash merino was so effortless to draft, so it was one of the thinner singles I’ve managed. I navajo plied it, which essentially made for a 3 ply finished yarn and it came out a little thicker than I’d hoped. Not really a fingering – it was more …read more
Easter egg dyes are on clearance today, and what a bargain they are – because you can transform your white or ecru yarn into bright and beautiful variegated or self-striping skeins with nothing more than those little tablets and a bottle of vinegar. You must use animal fibers such as wool for this to work. Acrylic or plant based yarns need a different …read more
Since we’ve been in Greece, I’ve really come to appreciate a dish of yogurt with whatever fruit is in season. A drizzle of honey and a few nuts on top really make a tasty breakfast. I found the cutest pattern – Yogurt 101 from Briney Deep Designs that has a recipe for homemade yogurt, it’s amazing how easy it is, along with a knit jar cozy …read more
French knitting, spool knitting, corking or whatever you’d like to call it - these darling little Asian dollies really steal your heart, don’t they? Mom found these in Madrid, Spain and thought my 3 oldest girls would get a kick out of them. Only problem is, she didn’t realize that I’d love them so much that I wouldn’t let the kids know …read more
I’ve been looking for cute little bunnies to knit, bunnies to delight my Grandchildren on Easter morning. These little mini bunnies are about the size of jelly beans. They sure made me smile. Once I started I didn’t want to stop! The pattern is Tiny Baby Bunnies by Anna Hrachovec. Tiny Baby Bunnies are apparently very popular! …read more
My little 4 cup teapot works awfully hard around here. We break it out every evening after work, trying out the various types of tea used here in Greece. I picked my teapot out of a tea store in London when I was visiting there with my Mom last year. We were inspired to purchase our own after experiencing our first authentic high tea, complete …read more
Are you a teetotaler? Do you tote your tea with you? Maybe you’re a teetotaling tea toter! If so, you’ll need these handy wallets to keep your tea bags from shredding in the bottom of your purse. Knit flat and seamed up the sides, they even hold the larger sized Tazo or Numi tea bags. I made mine with kitchen cotton, but any worsted weight …read more
