This is the second design in the Solo Skein Series. If you don’t know what this is all about, read the previous blog entry first. I designed the Zaskia cowl while we were visiting our children in New Zealand. Obviously I went a big overboard with the yarn shopping while …
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The Solo Skein Series: Jeanette
The first pattern in The Solo Skein Series is actually nothing to write home about. It is so easy, that I can’t even sell the pattern on Ravelry. But it has a place and a purpose. So, let me inspire you. You need a gift – FAST! Knitting in stocking …

The Solo Skein Series
Most serious knitters own a special hank of yarn. Whatever the reason was for that hank to land in your stash, it is often difficult to find a worthy project for that one special hank of yarn.


The Camping Crafter: where are you going?
If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.
Lewis Carroll


The Camping Crafter: run the dishwasher twice
THERE ARE NO RULES.
RUN THE DISHWASHER TWICE!!!


The Camping Crafter: what do you see?
Take your crafting today, and while your hands are working, count your blessings.


The Camping Crafter: the sound of silence
I always wondered why Neil Diamond found the city noise beautiful. To me, the noise of the hustle and bustle in a city, is everything but beautiful. To be honest, I hate it. Yet, for most of my life, I avoided silence; I was always listening to music or an …