Category Archives: Loopy Academy
A Long Time Coming
After 4 years I finally have my favorite summer knitting seat back. We dragged the remainder of the stored furniture over to H and cleaned the porch. I am now free to sit and look across at , well, the … Continue reading
July Yarn & Loopy Academy Rewards
I got a lovely box of fun from The Loopy Ewe yesterday. It thrills me that it only takes two days for my package to arrive from Colorado but those last few hours are always the hardest. Once I see … Continue reading
Knitting On Friday
As you read this I should be tucked into a comfy chair in my living room diligently knitting the last rows of the cowl. The yarn arrived yesterday later in the afternoon than the mail normally arrives so I spent … Continue reading
FO On Thursday: Emily
I am thrilled to say that my Emily vest is done! I never thought it would dry. It’s been damp the last couple of days so that really slowed things down. The vest turned out beautifully. I enjoyed every bit … Continue reading
Ack!
That’s supposed to be a photo of the Emily vest but it’s still quite wet sitting on the blocking board. Maybe it will be dry later today. I can’t believe we just had the first ice cream of the season … Continue reading
A Little Tease
Yesterday was a bear. N is still coughing. I think we’ve turned a corner on that though. At 3:30AM the boxes we stacked in the basement the other day toppled over. It was jarring to say the least. Getting back … Continue reading
Not Perfect (But WOW!)
I got the neck completed on the Emily vest and while a few spots where I picked up stitches are a little wonky (they’re balanced wonky so I can live with it) the neck is still totally fabulous. This view … Continue reading
Lectured Again
Yesterday I sat down and had a stern talk with myself. I’ve been lazing about on my phone and/or iPad instead of finishing up the Emily vest. There is so little remaining. I just have to do the last couple … Continue reading
FO Friday: Socks Done!
I’m pleased to report that I finally got the Easy Peasy Socks done! They lingered a wee bit longer than I would have liked. In my mind I believe I can get a pair of socks knit in 4-5 days. … Continue reading
WIP Wednesday: The Rules Edition
Do you have rules about your knitting? I do. There are only a few like no bulky weight sweaters, no mohair and most importantly no kitchnering after dark. I’m just 5’1″ tall, bulky knits make me look rounder, mohair tickles … Continue reading