After a wash with Eucalan, it seems that the sheeplot problem has diminished (click the thumbnail for the full size picture). It might still be a teensy bit noticeable, but not enough to mandate an immediate dyeing. Besides, I sewed … Continue reading
The fact that elann will be selling Elsebeth Lavold Angora on July 28 tells me that the second thoughts that made me put this yarn back on the shelf last year (or earlier this year, I can’t remember) were correct. … Continue reading
Props to Everybody wants a rock for catching this first. Deb Stoller’s four US trademark applications for STITCH ‘N BITCH (the four were for different classes of goods and services: knitting kits, television shows, bags and cases, series of books) … Continue reading
The tie-front, V-necked, long-sleeved cardigan. The body can be solid stockinette (allover lace or eyelet patterning optional), but the lacy or ruffled trim is key–the little bit of frou that elevates the style above the… um… bathrobe. It’s the spring/summer … Continue reading
What with the constant checking for real news updates recently, I didn’t think to check, so I’m not certain how recently the next part of the Harris yarn was posted. The new material: photographs used to advertise the forthcoming (but … Continue reading
Knitter’s magazine has posted their themes for Winter 2005 for design proposals (they announced it on their own sycophant mailing list, but I’m sure they sent it out to those who requested it earlier than this, since the deadline is … Continue reading
SFSE has moved on to another city on CafePress: Cleveland. The knitting group has accordingly changed their wares to specifically avoid any confusion with that sewing shop in New York. Note the fine print.