Key Cover Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. Ha! I love having a useful hobby. The handle came off my car key. It’s one of those big black keys with electronics in it and a key part that whips out like a switchblade. It also had a handle on one end that let me attach it to… Continue reading Key Cover
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Knitted Key Cover
Key Cover Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. Ha! I love having a useful hobby. The handle came off my car key. It’s one of those big black keys with electronics in it and a key part that whips out like a switchblade. It also had a handle on one end that let me attach it to… Continue reading Knitted Key Cover
Adding Converts
I did it. It was my first time. I feel like a real grown-up knitter now. I taught my friend to knit. It totally did not push it. She came over (from the other side of the country, no less) and more or less instantly demanded that I teach her to knit. So I did.… Continue reading Adding Converts
Lorna’s Laces Super Sock – Flame
I came home on a wet and dreary end-of-fall day to find a little package of loveliness waiting for me. It’s one of those moments when I want to drop everything (including two incredibly cute boys) and cast on. Then I remembered that once I had wound the Black Watch version of this I was… Continue reading Lorna’s Laces Super Sock – Flame
Lorna's Laces Super Sock – Flame
I came home on a wet and dreary end-of-fall day to find a little package of loveliness waiting for me. It’s one of those moments when I want to drop everything (including two incredibly cute boys) and cast on. Then I remembered that once I had wound the Black Watch version of this I was… Continue reading Lorna's Laces Super Sock – Flame
Early Morning Writing
I woke up at 6.30 this morning, with no boys in sight or sound. I weighed the possibilities: go back to sleep for all of fifteen minutes, or get up and have a cup of coffee and a wee write, sitting at the dining table, watching the early morning light wash the sky/house line. I… Continue reading Early Morning Writing
My Stellar Clientele
I did this guy’s website. Think I should feature him a little less prominently in my portfolio?
Opal Brazil Socks on A Hayride
Opal Brazil Socks on A Hayride Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. I took my Autumnal Opals on a hayride today. They enjoyed it very much. Look, you can see how much this one was enjoying itself (the Left was a little camera-shy).
Trekking Cable Socks
Trekking Cable Socks Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. I must write up the pattern for these since they are the first socks I’ve made that I am unreservedly pleased with. They fit great (I like a short sock); I’ve finally learned what “pick up and knit” really means, which makes a huge difference to the quality… Continue reading Trekking Cable Socks
DEATH!
Aaarghhh! Death arrived in the mail today, from Wyoming , not the West Country as I had expected (I had read the sidebars of Yarn-Monkey’s site incorrectly). The socks are lovely, made of Plymouth Colorspun DK (75% Acrylic, 25% Wool), which means they’ll probably last longer than the ones I made. They fit perfectly and… Continue reading DEATH!