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It occurred to me, rereading my last post, that I haven't introduced you to The Enablers.  They are my peeps, my knitting role models, my go-tos for questions, and my chief abettors.  Marsha, who is now an ESL teacher, was a yarn shop manager in a former life.  She can identify a mystery yarn at 10 paces and her knowledge base is deep and wide.  Lea, an anesthesiologist in real life, is a knitter ... Continue Reading

To Henry James "summer afternoon" may be the two most beautiful words in the English language but I would vote for "fall weekend."  This past weekend was a perfect one.  Cool temperatures, sun, leaves beginning to turn, and wool and sheep.  Lovely! First stop was Kiparoo Farm, home to Annie Kelly and her sheep. (Also cows and other critters)  Annie has the energy of four people and her yarn is ... Continue Reading

I am a month late in turning in this essay but I hope you won't mind.  Most of my knitting time this summer went to my own projects and will be revealed soon.  One project is super secret and I try not to think about it too much until I hear from the deciders.  But some of my knitting is sharable and I thought you might like to see. In May, I was lucky enough to take a class with Ann Weaver of ... Continue Reading

Hello. Okay, a little more than that.  I am heading to the Interweave Knitting Lab New England tomorrow for four days of classes, lectures and market!  I am very excited.  I will be sure to take notes and photos to share with you when I get back. One of the classes I am taking is a two-part photo for knitting class with Gale Zucker.  I do this because I love you and want to take better pictures ... Continue Reading

Just a quick post to tell you about a new book, Daniel Yuhas' Knitting from the Center Out.  I haven't seen it yet but I met Daniel in Columbus at TNNA.  He has some really interesting ideas! The book promises to be more than just some great patterns, although those are there too.  Check out Vogue Knitting's review. ... Continue Reading