As someone who’s spent my entire life, minus a few months here and there, in the Northeast region of the U.S., I think it is my right to complain about the weather constantly. Summer is too hot. Spring is too rainy. Fall, well, fall’s perfect. No complaints. Winter? Too miserable. If it’s not the snow, […]
Tag: Knitting
Bjork’s New Video Inspires Crazy Lady to Knit
All morning, the internet was talking about Bjork’s video for “Crystalline.” Friends were linking and commenting. All the music types are in a tizzy. I’m going to be woefully uncool for a second here, guys: All I could think when I saw the screengrab was oh, how I’d love to knit that thing around her […]
Knitting for Your Neck (Summer Edition)
This was a post originally written for ReadyMade.com’s 30 Days of Creativity. But ReadyMade is no more (seriously sad news), so here it goes. I-cord necklace! As a knitter, there’s some expectation that I make things for people. I’m fine with the occasional baby hat or booties. They’re quick! But to be totally honest, there […]
Donezo!
I finished this sweater for my dad. He’s received it and all is right in the world. Just want to show off a little:
Knitting Nattily
I’ve been working on a sweater for my dad for about five years now. It’s not entirely my fault it’s taken so long—it’s kind of fine yarn, and you know what? I’m busy. But I’ve loved working on it. It’s a shawl-collar cardi with a twisted rib edge in Rowan Felted Tweed, one of many […]
Layla Schlack 