Archive for January, 2010
Batt-Mobile
I just uploaded my first spinning batts to Etsy. These are merino wool that I hand-dyed, then carded with hand-dyed tussah silk. They’re really pretty, and make me want to spin them myself (as if I have the time!)
Posted: January 12th, 2010 under E-commerce, Spinning.
Tags: fiber, Spinning, wool
Comments: none
Baby Gansey Progress
I’ve been working all weekend on a sweater to match the Gansey Booties I designed for Gid. Sorry about the cell phone picture–I can’t find my camera. I’m using the same Cotton-Ease as before, and I really like the fabric as it’s being knit up. I have enough of this yarn in stash to make [...]
Posted: January 11th, 2010 under Baby, Knitting, Lampworking.
Comments: 2
A Room a Month
Okay…I’m going to go for it. Besides, posting something on the internet means that it will get done, right? Heh, heh, heh…have I woven in the ends of my Drops sweater yet? I have not. Anyhow. Theresa, the Keyboard Biologist, has committed to improve her house, one room, one month, at a time. Since my [...]
Posted: January 7th, 2010 under Blogging.
Comments: 1
Gansey Booties
I designed these booties for my son who is three months old. I wanted something that would keep a baby warm, look good on either boys or girls, didn’t have any fiddly buttons or ties, and would stay on his feet for more than two seconds. I used Lion Brand Cotton-Ease, because it’s machine washable, [...]
Posted: January 6th, 2010 under Baby, Pattern, Tutorials.
Tags: Baby, booties, Knitting, Pattern
Comments: 30
