OK, I’m totally breaking a Skyline Chilly record here. I’m providing both “before” and “after” pictures for the second post in a row! If I’m not careful, y’all are going to get the impression that I dutifully take pictures of my supplies, instead of rushing headlong with fevered excitement into a new project. Don’t be [...]

Have you checked out the Fiber Arts Friday Blog Carnival? Katy, aka “Alpaca Farm Girl,” hosts it every Friday. As a fiber farmer, she comes at fiber arts from a somewhat different perspective than many of us knitting/Ravelry enthusiasts, so there’s always an interesting mix of fiber arts links of all types to peruse. Also, [...]

If you wondering what the deal is with Wollmeise yarns, the easiest answer is probably: it’s the colors. They are bold, saturated, unique, unmistakable, and yes, very difficult to photograph accurately.  I have taken probably two dozen pictures of this skein and the project I’ve started with it, and only TWO actually look like the [...]

I made another alien. They are so addictive. I bought a big sack of eyes for more. But I know I promised an end to the parade of finished knits, so how about some good ol’ yarn pr0n instead? It’s Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sport in 909 Sheridan, that I dyed for an upcoming sweater project. [...]

I do have other knitting to show, but before I get to it, I just wanted to prove my point. Yellow. Again. It’s everywhere! I’m having a hard time telling if yellow things are trendy right now, or if it’s just me noticing it everywhere… since apparently, I’m obsessed. This lovely skein is Malabrigo Sock [...]