An academic knits, crochets and spins. I had the startling realization that in about three weeks that summer will be over for me, and the new year will start along with all the crazy that generally characterizes the new semester. I have no idea where the time went, but I might have cried a little when I had that realization. It is big enough to be a full-sized shawl. I love it, it is soft and light and perfect. Meanwhile I got back my .

And Spinning, too! Where Knitting Is Good. for the body and the spirit. Knitting Any Way is devoted to options and possibilities. I feel like there is not a one right way to enjoy the fiber arts and so endeavor to provide ideas and tools for explorations in spinning and hand-knitting machines, as well as patterns written in a style to afford a customizable fit, hence the name,.

An archaeology graduate student who is obsessed with knitting and ancient dead people. Friday, September 24, 2010. Welcome Back, Kotter! I have written several posts since March, but none of them are on my blog. Oh, dear! Well, I guess folks have been missing out on my latest obsessions, my project updates, and my general silliness for quite awhile. The Lay of the Land.

Monday, January 2, 2017. Finding Wool Yarn for Less in your Neighborhood. 00 per skein can be a bit daunting. Here are some ideas for finding interesting bits and pieces of wool yarn. Of course there are the second hand stores, be sure to check often and read the labels. Wednesday, December 28, 2016.

Sunday, October 31, 2010. So far I have liked the Schacht. That cast a spell on you! Sunday, October 3, 2010.