gwen hat, backI have 2 boys
& no pets.
I love wool
& cupcakes.
I like to make things.
e:lisa@goodknits.com

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the smell of loved woolies

The first Elizabeth Zimmermann pattern I ever made was ‘Ganomy’ from Knitters’ Almanac. It’s also been the most used pattern in my repetoire. My copy of KA is in bad shape. It lived in the bottom of my bag for a while. I haven’t knit everything she gives pithy directions for, but I HAVE read [...]

365.272: yarny pumpkins

I found this fabulous tutorial for apple yarn favors. Since October is like 2 days away, we made pumpkins! We also made an apple, and a tree. They’re super easy!

365.262: jar o’yarn

say hello to my scrap jar! I shoved a bunch of bits in there. It’s mostly wool, with some cotton at the top. It’s destined to be scrappy hats. Autumn starts tomorrow!

a little de-stashing

I really need to de-clutter my craft area. I have a lot of yarn and fabric I should get rid of, but the task is daunting! I am going to start small, with a few balls of yarn I wouldn’t mind parting with.

First, the cotton yarn!
Cotton Soft by Plymouth Yarn

$4/skein or all for $12, [...]