Last week, I spent three hours in the emergency room. My husband was in a bicycle accident. An aggressive Canada goose flew up into his face, catching him by surprise and causing him to fall. He landed on the grass and had the wind knocked out of him. He didn't think he'd broken anything and... Continue Reading →
Unfinished Friday: Why My Socks Aren’t Done Yet
The fancy socks I started a month ago are almost done, but how to finish them has me stumped. I need to graft the toes closed, and I cannot get Kitchener stitch to work. Kitchener stitch is a way to join two rows of stitches that are still on the needles by creating a row of... Continue Reading →
How Asking for Help Made My Newest Hobby More Enjoyable
I received a second-hand spinning wheel from a generous friend back at the beginning of March. This little wheel, a Victoria by Louët, is portable. It folds up into a carrying case, so it requires some assembly before you can use it. As a beginning spinner, I had only used a wheel once before I... Continue Reading →
