CyberSweater

I’m very excited. I have finished G’s Cyberman Sweater. The pattern was helped along by the Stitches software (because I knitted a whole sweater for a pinhead and had to rip it out). The sleeves are way too long somehow, but I figure at this point we can roll them up. Pictures and details tomorrow.… Continue reading CyberSweater

Discipleship

Gauge/Tension Square Pre-felting Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. Because I am a dedicated disciple of the Yarn Harlot (and because the Heathen Housewife had already planted the seed) I have ordered the pattern for the Fiber Trends felted clogs. Since I ordered it online, I was lured into Michael’s by Husband (who is, whoo-hoo, going through… Continue reading Discipleship

Excellent Writing Advice

This is a great article about writing better. It says everything the more scholarly books and articles say, but is readable and entertaining (thus, illustrating the writer’s point). If you ever meet anyone who wants to know how to improve their writing, send them here. (Thanks, Wil, for the link.)

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Drugs!

I went to the pharmacy in the grocery store tonight to pick up some cold medicine for my man, who told me to get something with pseudoephedrine, cos “that’s the good stuff”. You have to ask at the counter nowadays for that so I did, begging for, “anything with pseudoephedrine in it”, like a junkie.… Continue reading Drugs!

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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 Key Cover

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!