Back home in Hermosa

by | Jan 11, 2009 | Knitting, Travel, Yard & Garden

Last post I was in New Mexico.  We were home a few days (during which I taught the first meeting of the sweater class and worked one day at my ‘real’l job) then we flew to Austin, Texas to visit my parents (who actually live in Kyle, just south of...

Where I was today….

by | Dec 30, 2008 | Knitting, Miscellaneous, Travel

….with my mom-in-law Rosemary (wearing the Lady E I gave her). La Lana is a must-see if you are in Taos.  Hand-dyed, handspun and millspun wool, silk and mohair (and various blends), with primarily native plant dyes…..

Bayerische in Santa Fe

by | Dec 29, 2008 | Knitting, Travel

First thing first, after I read the comment on the last post from Jo I  smugly thought, “Hah! I’ve not broken a needle in a long time!” Oh yes. I snapped one of my five US1/2.25mm that I brought — a Lantern Moon Rosewood — within an hour...

Torrance Fiber Festival

by | Nov 2, 2008 | Knitting, Travel

I’m sure that’s not the official name — it’s sponsored by the local handweaver’s group — but regardles, it was today and I went.  I wasn’t expecting a lot, but I did enjoy it — there were more vendors than I thought,...

Alpaca Daze

by | Sep 24, 2008 | House, Knitting, Travel, Yard & Garden

We’re going to see alpacas Saturday!  Despite my best attempts at convincing other friends to come along (i.e. bribes of lots of winetasting), it’s just going to be me and Dave this weekend, heading up to Santa Ynez for the day. For alpacas, I’m...

Back from Italia!

by | Aug 28, 2008 | Knitting, Stitchmarkers, Travel

….but not quite recovered yet from jet lag. We got back Sunday evening and I worked Monday & Tuesday. I finished one sock (except for the toe grafting, which I did the other day) while on the trip. I like it!  Notice I only did 2 pattern repeats on the leg...