Still Running

Back in May, I wrote about how I’d started the Couch to 5K (C25K) running program, then in June I mentioned that I was suffering foot pain and had to stop running. I want to post an update, since I know that some of you (including both of my sisters) have started the program with […]

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The Deaf Basenji

I guest blogged today on the Basenji Rescue site about Ike. At 13 years-old, Ike is losing his hearing, but his awesomeness more than makes up for his deafness. And he’s a handsome devil, to boot.

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Learn to Knit Gloves

This pattern is for a warm pair of thick gloves. We use size 3 US needles and worsted weight yarn to make learning the techniques easier. After you’ve worked through this pattern, it will be no problem to move on to other, more complicated patterns that use smaller needles and thinner yarn, to make more delicate gloves.

Pattern + links to 9 instructional videos.

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Ecuador

I teach a knitting class here at my home called Knitting University, and it’s been pretty much the same group of women for over a year now. Needless to say, they’re becoming expert knitters! For our next knit-a-long, I had to choose something different and challenging for them. So I chose Ecuador, a design I […]

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One Million

Guess who’s little ol’ YouTube knitting channel just hit ONE MILLION views? I am excited and amazed and humbled. Thank you all for your support! Many thanks to Parker, too. I’m just the face – he’s the one who makes the videos look so good!

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Ravelry

I’m often surprised when I get questions from knitters about patterns, and I discover that they aren’t Ravelry members yet. If you are knitting or crocheting, you need to become a member! It’s free and awesome! Let me sell you on this idea. First up, it’s a perfect place to store information about the projects […]

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