Thursday, February 26, 2009

Then there was the caller who asked for a knitwear company in Woven.
Operator: 'Woven? Are you sure?'
Caller: 'Yes. That's what it says on the label; Woven in Scotland.'

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

A Smile Just for You!


Have you seen this? It was in our local newspaper this morning. I just love it. What a fabulous photo. You can see the article here: Koala Rescue

Step by Step

It's slow going but I have made strides with my Alice Starmore, Kinsale sweater. Shoulders and neck are done. Yes, there are knitter's out there that have flown through this pattern but the tiny needles and so much K,P does hurt my hands. The pattern itself is not difficult at all just tedious. I've started a sleeve but then yesterday casted on for an entirely new project, KAINO, it's an Alpaca vest by Norah Gaughan from the
Berroco: Norah Gaughan Vol 1 (ravelry link). I needed a knit requiring less concentration and this has been waiting a while now. The yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca in gray I purchased sometime back.