Roses are red Tulips are pink A day without knitting Would really stink Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!

When athletes train, they have to clear their minds. When knitters train, they have to clear their needles. It’s time for me to show you the things I finished before I started on my Olympic challenge. Finished Jaywalkers (my third pair!) for my Bloomin’ Feet pal. Please note: these are not due to be shipped…

So. Things didn’t go as well as they could have yesterday. I had swatched and thought I was all set. I was worried about following the pattern but not about my yarn choice. Turns out, the pattern is okay, the yarn choice, though? Not so okay. The stuff makes my hands hurt. Really hurt. I…

Thank you all for cheering me on! Your encouragement and support has been inspirational. I’ve even finally jumped on the Olympic Button bandwagon. I’m probably a little late to the party with these, but what the heck. You know the drill, take ’em if you want ’em, but on your own server, please. This one…

So, 2:00 PM tomorrow is the official starting time of the Knitting Olympics. I’ve been training. See? I have my yarn and pattern all in a basket. And I have a swatch. Okay, it’s not much of a swatch but I think it’s enough. But, can I tell you the truth about this whole thing?…

Cranberries are a big deal in Southeastern Massachusetts. In fact, Massachusetts is one of the the leading states for cranberry production. Most of the growers are from small family farms with less than 20 acres of bog and the town where I work is a huge supplier of the cranberry industry and this leads to…

So, the other day, I got tagged by Margene to do this music meme thing. I love me a good meme, so, of course, I’m in. List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re any good, but they must be songs you’re…

Did you all see the Super Bowl Sunday Challenge over at Scout’s place yesterday? The idea was to take a picture of your knitting at the beginning of the day and then again before going to bed. You know I can’t resist a challenge, right? Here’s my Bloomin’ Feet Jaywalker Sock yesterday morning. Here’s my…

Good: Having a heartfelt discussion with my quilting friends about my lack of interest in quilting these days. I love my friends and want to see them but really want to knit and not quilt. We all agreed that what matters is getting together, not whether someone is quilting or knitting or just sitting around…

Have you all been following the hoarders shoppers over at the Buy More Yarn Along? These people are mad. Or maybe just independently wealthy. Whatever the case, the program has been a huge success so far! I thought there would be a handful of people to sign up. Maybe 7 or even 10 at the…

Thank you all so much for the blog birthday wishes! All your kind words and compliments and encouragement warmed this little ole blogger’s heart. And my Better Pal says she got those light up ducks at World Market, for those of you who asked. Now, down to business. Last week or so, Julia tagged me…

Yesterday was my blog’s birthday and it is now one year old! The first year for any baby can be difficult and growing pains are typical. However, I’m here to tell you that it has been a wonderful year for the blog and I! When I started blogging, I had been reading other knitting blogs…