Kroy is one of the old standby sock yarns of commercial “big box” craft stores like Michael’s. That’s where I usually find the stuff, and I get the impression from most other knitters that it’s a “substandard” type of yarn. Very rarely do I see it on a knitter’s list of “go to” brands. I […]
Today’s Friday Five has to do with how cold it’s starting to get all over the place. Considering it’s now December, I guess it’s appropriate : 1. What’s your favorite thing about cold weather? I, obviously, have to vote on the side of knittables. I like to wear scarves and mittens, warm woolen socks. […]
I’ve been meaning to blog about this one for awhile, but I have this tendency to get sidetracked easily. A little while ago, my brother recommended I check out a diet app that he was using to track his food and exercise. I can’t fault him for this, as I think that’s a great idea. […]
Today is a snowy day that sorta took us by surprise. I’ve been working night shifts this week, and with a wind storm this past Sunday, I’ve been watching the weather to see if there will be anything I’ll need to be aware of when I leave the building at midnight. Isn’t that a beautiful […]
I was looking for daily topics to help keep me posting, and came across ye olde Friday Five! I’m impressed that it’s still around! Today’s topic is “Leftovers”, so let’s see what we can come up with… 1. Leftover from April 17, 2009: What’s a creature comfort (practically unnecessary) you must take with you on an […]
Yep, it’s late. But that’s because I couldn’t seem to get photos done yesterday. And stuff. I finally got something done! As much as I really do like knitting these socks, I *did* have to restart them after they fell in danger of becoming a black hole of tiny stitch suckitude. Yes, I still have […]
More updating to come on the topic of “Things I did when I wasn’t here”, but in the meantime: I call it “Still Life, with Pocky“. We went out to dinner at Kinjo on Friday evening, with friends we haven’t seen for almost a year. This is normal for us, and by the end of […]
Things are progressing a bit better with the Gentleman’s Socks than they were. The Lion Brand is really shaping up, and I’m very happy to be working with my regular 2.5mm needles. I really need to get a pair of 2.25mm Addi Turbos to bridge the gap between the really wee needles and the somewhat […]
Writing isn’t always easy, especially when you’re dealing with Her Royal Catness. Just sayin’.
We signed up for a membership to the YMCA this evening. They won’t be opening the gym in Saddleridge (Genesis Centre) until sometime in December, but apparently if we want to get a jump-start, we can use any of the other Ys in the city. Unfortunately, I don’t think any of them are anywhere near […]