My 2007 Taxes are trying to kill me. When I started Mama Blue Knitting Goods, I never dreamed it would be such a success. Which is lovely, except for the part where I was in denial about needing Quickbooks.
This year will be different. In the meantime, I want to run and hide every time I […]
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Posted in Crochet!, Etsy Love, Knitting on Mar 18th, 2008
Trapeze Jacket pattern: I loathe you. You are an evil beast.
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Crochet bodice: I feel hesitant about you. You may be wasting my time.
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Woolamina yarn: I cherish you. I only hope I can do you justice.
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Posted in Finished Projects, Knitting on Mar 14th, 2008
(on Ravelry)
Yarn :: Crown Mountain Farms, 2 skeins Sock Hop Yarn ‘ I Feel Good’
Needle :: Knit Picks us2, 2.75mm
Started :: February 26, 2008
Finished :: March 12, 2008
These lovelies are worked toe-up to maximize yarn usage. That wasn’t really necessary - I have a whopping 40 grams of yarn left over. Plain stockinette […]
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Posted in Crochet!, Finished Projects on Mar 13th, 2008
(on Ravelry)
Yarn :: Blue Sky Alpacas, Melange Color 809 ‘Toasted Almond’
Hook :: Susan Bates. E4, 3.5mm
Started :: January 28, 2008
Finished :: March 10, 2008
Size :: Custom for Stinkerbell*, my oldest daughter. A narrow kid’s size 8.
I go to crochet class at the Adult Ed center on Monday nights with my friend Carolyn. Athena, […]
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(on Ravelry)
Yarn :: Mama Blue Knitting Goods BFL Sock. One skein each of Smoke and Waterspout held together
Needle :: Addi Turbo us7, 4.5mm
Started :: December 18, 2007
Finished :: February 23, 2008
Finished Size :: 7′ x 5″
Taking inspiration from Through the Loops, I cast on 360 stitches and knit, knit, knit.
I hope the […]
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