When I’m done with the burlesque show, my next big, fun project will be dying the cone on the top right into on continuous string of self-striping yarn for a big wool blanket.

It was from a Webs closeout, I think something like $10 or $12/pound. So instead of being clever and bundling it as I […]

This box came on Friday, stuffed to explode. Here’s what was inside:

2# of fleece from a llama called noche. Soft and beautiful, like the beautiful, beautiful hair of a beautiful, beautiful lady. Can’t wait to try it! And also:

9# of fleece from a Rambouillet/Cormo/Corriedale called Ray. You can get an idea of how much there […]

Note: you’ll really need to Tetris these on your swatch. Print out or trace two hearts & 6 dots on paper and lay them out before you start cutting.
Heart and Dot Template for Katamari Queen earmuffs

First cup. I went with stranded colorwork knits & purls, though it’s not my forte, because the results looked better. Originally, I was planning on knitting it in the other direction, with the raised portions as reverse stockinette and the shell’s creases as stockinette, with short rows to flair the scallops, but the Softwist doesn’t […]

I spun this bouncy goodness from Hello Yarn fiber:

Color’s a bit washed out by the sunlight here.

With its source fiber.
I thought I might try to navajo ply it; either that, or keep it a single. But what to make?

So last night in the wee hours when I should have been sleeping (or at least knitting), I bought some fiber. I should really take a picture of all my fiber so you could see just how little I need freaking fiber.
I think it’s time for a little self-imposed intervention.
As I witness to the depth […]

I’m rotten with procrastination. I really can’t stand myself. Maybe I should buy a book on self-hypnosis (yay! all new fake self-help procrastination) and zap myself out of it.
Today’s form of pathetic and supremely boring form of procrastination involved HOURS surfing spinning and fiber sites from the new Spin-off. I am so fucking dull, […]

The culling has begun. This is a new form of procrastination, brought on by bills. Hurrah! My list of destash stuff I’m selling. If I’m still procrastinating tomorrow (does the Pope wear a funny hat?) & I’m feeling ambitious, I’ll add more. I’ve got crap interior light, so photos are pointless at night.
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This is a dandy project for using up all your leftovers and oddballs. It’s less a pattern and more a basic instruction.
Here’s a tip from paola to manage all the random little balls and prevent this. Pin a knee-high stocking or trouser sock to either edge of your work and stuff all the balls […]

Since I’m on a yarn diet, I think I’m going to start reporting on cheap sale yarn. On sale until next Wednesday:
Cranberry Lana Grossa Ultra (superbulky thick & thin) $2/ball

That’s the yarn used in this pattern.
Doubled, it would also work for this pattern..
They’ve also got Noro Silver Thaw on sale for $11/skein.
And Kool Wool […]