stash, knit, repeat

Well, folks, time to ring in the new year. And what better way than with a new sweater? Pattern: Arm Candy (rav link) Yarn: Sundara Aran Silky Merino, color Wild Blueberries Time Elapsed: A couple of weeks to knit Notes: I knit the pattern as written (aside from lengthening the body for my super-long torso). [...]

What an intensely busy, mostly wonderful year. I know 2009 was rough for many, and we certainly had ups and downs Chez Stashknitrepeat, but overall it’s been a pretty amazing year. Most of all, I’m thankful that we’ve gone from here: To here: Without too much trouble, even. We’re very grateful to have such enjoyable [...]

Most of the time, I get energized by juggling a (part-time) career, two kids, knitting, marriage, and eating locally. It feels really good to spend my days putting effort into the things I care most about. Unfortunately, it leaves little time for me to engage my online life. I keep hoping that once Daniel sleeps [...]

Thanks so very, very much for all of the love on the FFP, folks. You pushed what was already a pretty fantastic weekend right over the edge into nirvana. Well. You and the cormo, if I’m being honest. (Just kidding! Really, you all had me–and still have me–on cloud 9. Over 700 rav queues, really?) [...]

Wow. I’m pretty embarrassed that a month went by without me even noticing. That’s life sometimes, I guess. To be fair, two of my four projects are gifts, and I was keeping one of them a secret. Can you tell what it is? My other WIPS: Salina (for me), the February Lady Sweater (for Beth), [...]

Wow, it’s been ages since I shared anything other than an FO with you. Obviously, the knitting is continuing post-kids! The blogging, not so much. Not because I don’t have time, actually–since I only work part-time I actually spend a fair amount of time here at home with the boys, and they’re both pretty independent [...]

Well, the party was this weekend, so now I can share! Pattern: Nicky Epstein’s “Animal Pullovers (Elephant)”, from back issue of Knit It! Yarn: Karabella Aurora 8, colors 14 and 201 (6 and 1 balls for the 4-year size) Time Elapsed: 6 days, booyah Notes/Modifications: The biggest change (other than skipping the Wool-Ease) was to [...]

One of my favorite things about this knitblogging community is reading running commentary about works-in-progress–seeing how projects take shape, getting fresh impressions of how a particular knit goes rather than the sum-up feelings at the end, the vicarious thrill of others’ triumphs and the keen empathy when I read about a stumbling block. The creative [...]

I still feel like I’m so behind, but now that our houseguests are gone and Passover is over and there’s no business travel on the horizon, I should be able to catch up! …at least until we move (in mid-to-late June). Riiiight. Anyway, some of the secret knitting has been gifted so now I can [...]

Yeah, yeah, there’s another FO to share, but hasn’t it been awhile since we just chatted? Life has sure been busy, and it seems like I have lots to tell you. First of all, the wee beastie is doing just fine. Unfortunately, the swelling that plagued me for so much of my pregnancy with Jacob [...]