What will you be knitting for the Self-Indulgent
Knit-a-long? The Self-Indulgent
KAL is your opportunity to knit something fun,
whether for yourself or someone else. Knit something that will make
you happy, whether the pleasure is derived from the finished
object, the lovely yarn you are using, or simply the
process...
Dec 12, 2014
This week we bring you our usual
segments, some prizes to share, and a link to a funny internet game
show that includes the Yarniacs. Gayle and I were quite tickled
upon listening to this feature and hope you will get a laugh out of
it too. The fact that there were groans and possible Yarniacs in
the audience just...
The Yarniacs Episode 76: Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 28, 2014
What are we wearing?
Headlands test knit
Gayle's Idlewood
Idlewood by Cecily Glowik
MacDonald
What are we stalking?
Woodfords by Elizabeth Doherty
Warm Wishes Hottie Cover by
Helen Stewart
Willow Creek by Justyna
Lorkowska
Ellery by Jenn Emerson
What are we knitting?
Simple socks
swatching with Neighborhood Fiber...
Nov 14, 2014
I call this time of year "the slippery slope."
Once Halloween is over, there is unabashed Christmas and winter
holiday advertising in stores and in the media. Yes, I know there
is some advertising before Halloween, but before Halloween they try
to sneak it to us, as if really ashamed to be doing it, but just
can't...
Oct 31, 2014
I mention Halloween because I happen to own the quintessential Halloween advertising animal, a black cat. When we adopted Boo, we were told by the shelter staff that black cats and dogs are the least adopted color at most animal shelters. Boo was the last adopted kitten from his litter, also the only all-black kitten...