Month: May 2019

  • Serpent Star

    Serpent Star

    I walked for five and a half miles this morning. This used to be a daily habit, but in recent times that habit has fallen away a bit since my walking companion was unable to join me. There are moments of sadness now as I try to start up my habit again, but I take…

  • Hand Painted Sock Yarn First Attempt

    Hand Painted Sock Yarn First Attempt

    I have been itching to try my hand at this for a while. I bought a couple of books on hand dyeing, and I’ve been watching videos on YouTube, and last week I ordered a kit. It arrived on Tuesday evening, and, as per my usual, I spent my free time on Wednesday circling and…

  • No Pattern Sock University

    No Pattern Sock University

    I’m on a mission to learn everything there is to learn about knitting socks. My knowledge base is fairly extensive, but I haven’t necessarily knitted every technique that i have read about. Feeling confident after completing my Kai Mei socks, I decided to get right out of my comfort zone and try to make a…

  • Forward Footing

    Forward Footing

    I have returned to my obsession with knitting socks. I’m not really sure why I haven’t been knitting socks, but I have only completed one solitary sock in the last several years. It was a beauty, but it remains alone, awaiting its partner. This spring I began collecting sock yarn again, and ideas began to…