Anmiryam, that ever-loving enabler has done it again, this time with Socks That Rock. I’m pretty sure that before this past week, I was the only sock knitter out there without a pair of STR socks to my name. I know you’ve heard this all before, but can I just say how amazing this yarn [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Socktober draws to a close
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged socktoberfest on October 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I match nature!
Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Isn’t it fab?
And for a little bit of contrast:
The scarf is just a plain old scarf knit with a sprinkling of hyacinth eyelets. I increased and decreased along the cast on/ bind off edges to get my usual diagonal scarf edge, and added some crocheted scallops along the sides. The yarn is Malabrigo Silky-Merino in [...]
Swap!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged recipe swap on October 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Hadley and I are planning an Impecunious Person’s Recipe Swap. To quote Hadley:
“Food has often been a source of comfort during economically hard times. Recipe favorites like french toast, gumbo, and potato soup all came from a desire to eat good food without busting a buck.
So, don’t let the plummet of the Dow get you [...]
Falsies
Posted in Uncategorized on October 15, 2008 | 9 Comments »
No, not those kind.
This kind:
These are more like something my grandma, BK, would wear. BK’s uniform during the 1990’s was a sweat suit and a dickie. I can’t say that I’ve ever consciously used my grandma’s wardrobe as inspiration for my own, but apparently her dickies reside in my subconscious, because I can’t get enough [...]
Drawing Class.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 9, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Kay and Ann already wrote about this, but I know non-knitters read my blog as well, so I’ll say it again:
In drawing class, my mantra is: start with the general, then move to the specifics. But being general and vague will only get us so far. To see the real picture, the whole truth, you [...]
Tack-Factor
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged halloween, socks, socktoberfest on October 8, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Witch Socks
The tack-factor is high in these socks, and I love it. If ever there is a time to revel in tackiness, it’s Halloween. And so I now have neon-striped, ruffled socks. Amazing! You too, can have these socks: they’re just a basic toe up tube sock with an afterthought heel and a ruffle at [...]
Hidden Sleeves
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged being materialistic on October 4, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Toast is full photographs of the sort of “outfits” I’d like to have. The big difference between how I define “outfits” and how I define “clothes” is that clothes are individual garments, and outfits make you look like you know what you’re doing in life. Apparently, accessories are a key element in achieving that goal. [...]
