My scarf hat pattern, Nomad Hat from the Interweave Knits Fall 2007 issue is now available to purchase from the knitting daily online store.
Here is a mohair version I made (different gauge, different look), and another post I wrote about the hat that includes my submission sketch.
Also, here is a link to a finished hat [...]

This is I, cat adrift. We’re painting the walls in my room. Everything is topsy-turvy. Good-bye pea green, hello butter yellow!

Last night I was restless and didn’t have the right mind for math. I’m writing a pattern and cursing my slacker teenage self who never paid attention to Ms. Masaki in 7th grade algebra.
Making [...]

If you’re looking for a new hat pattern allow me to direct you to the RedLipstick Webshop: Katie Cap designed by Staceyjoy Elkin!I made this on the last day of December and wore it to a New Year’s Eve party that night and felt chic while staying warm. Nothing like a quick and stylish knitting [...]

Crochet has infiltrated my desk. Little baskets are cropping up to help me gather my goods as I work on organizing my stuff.Do you spy the bob sticker? Last week I met the Ravelry folks. I love this sticker, what to put it on that will last? I’ll just keep it propped up in this [...]

Felix and I have been walking to the park to feed the ducks.
The floating, soaking process gets the kinks out. I need to do this myself.
Pins are falling from the sky.

papillon

Papillon top in the latest issue of Knitscene (spring 2008)
and my own dimly lit photo of the stitch detail taken seconds before running to the post office to mail the finished garment.

The issue also has an article by Grumperina on how to seam your knits and I was kind of flattered that they used this [...]

motifs and inspiration

Most of the crochet pins from the last post are made of multiple motifs that I found in this gem: Mini Motif crochet pattern ISBN978-4-02-190416-5. I bought the book at the local Kinokuniya bookstore a few days ago. Dangerous place for me as I saw SO MANY books I wanted. I will be returning soon. [...]

flowers

I mentioned in the last post that I spent the weekend crocheting. I had a blast of inspiration. In my mind I kept seeing large flower pins. Do people still wear these? I don’t know but they sure were fun to make! Some of the materials used: lace weight mohair, orange thrifted button, and star [...]

yellow

Beautiful, bright yellow silk yarn from sweetgeorgia yarns. This burst of sunshine yarn was a gift from Mandy and I’ve wondered about what to knit with it. Finally, something utterly simple knit with good intentions, meaning, I consciously tried to work in a meditative state focusing on optimism, love and peace. It sounds really corny [...]

Happy New Year

Thanks to everyone for visiting my blog, and Happy New Year! Felix took this picture of me the other day when we went for a walk in the park. My mom gave me the pink scarf for Christmas. She didn’t think I would wear it. Is she crazy? I love it! Though, I do think [...]