They say necessity is the mother of invention. There’s a lot of wisdom in that statement. This morning we discovered just how inventive you can get when necessary. PrincessButtercup has a set of Crystalites knitting needles. While the needles are really pretty, they aren’t incredibly practical for knitting as the plastic is quite brittle so …
Kids are funny creatures
After a certain point in life birthdays are something you would just as soon forget especially if there are unpleasant memories associated with them. My kids however, think no birthday should go uncelebrated. This year the kids decided that I needed a themed birthday party. They were horrified to discover that I had made it …
Is There No End???
Yet another of the Linda inspired Arwen designs has reached completion. Only two more pieces and the accessory set will be finished, complete, through. Do you hear me Linda? No nose cozy! And that is final. I have to admit that I had never knitted a cowl before I started designing this one, and wasn’t …
Obsession??
It is funny how things can quickly get out of hand. What started as a simple little sock has grown to proportions bordering on obsession. My friend Linda was one of the test knitters for the Arwen slipper sock. She loved the pattern and is now constantly bombarding me with ideas for expanding the Arwen …
At Long Last
I told you several posts back that I had some new designs in the works to match the Arwen Slipper Socks. Unfortunately, the project had a number of setbacks along the way. But I am happy to say that the first design is finally released. Arwen Cloche Hat My friend Linda reminded me that Arwen …