The next cowl is the series is another mindless one. It is perfect for those times when you actually want to binge watch something on TV but still want to knit. Or when you have company for an entire week, like we just did. I needed to have something on …
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The Solo Skein Series: Zaskia
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 …

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 …

