If you remember Rosie’s Firestarters, they  had a flame motif going up the side. The Nightswimming socks have that same motif, running up the left in this pic–   surrounded by undulating waves. Water grounds her. May these socks keep you feisty, but surrounded by calm. These were designed by me which means they have the fitted arch and Welsh heel… But Meg likes them, too. Skills needed  knit, purl, yo, k2tog, ssk, working...

I took my first sort-of-Shelfie years ago and didn’t even know it! Remember Cheddar, the CraftLit Critter? This was his first photo-op: Is the “Shelfie” Just Intellectual Wankery? |...

Casey and Rosie—oil and water to start… so, then what? A lovely vinaigrette once they get to know each other? Young love is so tough, even in the best of times—and  Casey and Rosie aren’t that lucky. What is the Chinese curse? May you be born in Interesting Times? Well, then they are cursed indeed. And blessed. Because regardless what else happens, they did find each other. They know the other is there.  Somewhere. Loving. These socks, designed...

Grounded Socks ARE my WIP Wednesday! Mina’s Protective Socks are not for the faint of heart—but then, neither is running a boot camp for psychic teens. Mina’s protective arms like the roots and branches of a tree enfold the kids in her care, and while she’s not perfect (who is) she’s always there. These socks are heavily cabled—so much so that the charts come color coded. And while the charts have been broken up for...

I. Am. Loving. This. Pattern. seed stitch cowl | Knit and Bake. If you need to do something present-like in a hurry, take a look at this! Superfast.   Supercute!...

Quick Knits for Holiday Gifts—and my WIP Wednesday! I found two patterns for you that are knitting up fast and happy. Hogwarts Express Shawl I love this and actually found it from Tami Amis’ WIP Wed post a few weeks ago. It knit up super fast. I was even able to knit the rows at a movie without any problem. And it really and truly DOES NOT require blocking! I made it in a light worsted on US10 needles and couldn’t be happier. More...