Well, after a few false starts and a lot of ripping, I am finally started on my very first pair of socks! It took a while to get the hang of working with four needles, but now I’m on my way. I can even see the ribbing pattern starting to emerge.
Archive for January, 2008
Rainbow socks
Posted in Knitting and crochet, Socks on January 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Cotton Candy Pink
Posted in Knitting and crochet, Toddler sweaters on January 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
OK, I lied. I didn’t start the socks next! Daughter #2 was very jealous that I made a sweater for her older sister, so I quickly made another Toddler Jacket, this time using Rowan Big Wool in shade 30. On my #17 needles, this knit up with the same gauge as the [...]
The Night the Stars Fell
Posted in Genealogy research, tagged Genealogy links, golden family, Leonids on January 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is an amazing experience, one I wouldn’t believe if it hadn’t happened to me. Two years ago I traveled to a small town in Ohio, hoping to find the grave of my GGGG-Grandfather and those of other ancestors. The area is still rural and very beautiful, with slight rolling hills of green [...]
A return to knitting
Posted in Knitting and crochet, Toddler sweaters on January 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Over the holidays, I was visiting my family, which always seems to re-invigorate my interest in the crafts I learned as a child. My mother is avid in both knitting and crochet, churning out afghans and scarves. Over the years I have made a few items, but since having children have [...]
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