Category: knitting

Fiber Challenge

Fiber Challenge

Fiber Challenges are the best way to cut through my stash.  I set a goal to get through the Bags and bags of fiber that are filling my guest room. I am challenging myself...

Learn to knit easy beginner socks during our knit sock class.

Sock Workshop

Learn to Socks Learn to knit socks to fit everyone on your Christmas list.  This sock class includes a “recipe” and not a pattern, per se.  You will learn to knit socks in every...

Wishing Wednesday (week 4)

Hello there!  Wishing Well Wednesday is here again and I am so glad to be at this point.  The last few weeks were devoted to determining what we want.  I know that seems pretty...

Parcel Post Dandy Cowl

This easy to knit Dandy Cowl is perfect for Houston climate. I used a cotton yarn instead of wool to extend the season of use.

Tillmanator – Box Cardercycle 1000

Introducing: The Tillmanator Box Cardercycle 1000! Jim has completed the redesign of my box carder.  I have been asking for this contraption since we joked about how awesome it would be.  I should have...

36,524 days

36,524 Days

Celebrating the 36,524 days In one week, I will embark on a 700 mile journey through the great state of Texas. My family and I have rented an RV to travel from Houston to...

Rock me mama like a spinning wheel…..

I continue to enjoy wonderful wheel upgrades.   First, I had the Tilly contraption; built by my Dear Husband using old bicycle parts and a music stand.  Then came the Ashford Kiwi, which was actually very...

Finished Projects

Entrelac Modified Scarf First attempt at Socks Easy Pink Cabled Scarf Handspun wool from my bunny “Purl” Peacock Crossover Scarf Ruffled Scarf

free knitting pattern

Basket weave cowl

I designed this cowl while we were driving across Texas from Houston to El Paso for my Grandmother’s 100th Bday. It’s also called Lala’s Cowl and is now available as a free pattern. I...

DIY Spinning Wheel

DIY Spinning Wheel

DIY Spinning Wheel I am waiting on the arrival of my new Kiwi spinning wheel. I swore that if I ever shelled out the money for a wheel it would be the most beautiful...