sophisticated snowflakes

At one time or another, we've all made paper snowflakes by folding paper and cutting. Here's a variation on the theme. Kirigami, which in translation means "cutting paper" and Origamic Architecture, 3D Pop-up cards and paper sculpture.

in RED and PINK for Lolly's Project Spectrum

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My project spectrum plans of natural dyeing has been slightly delayed. Apparently the tree bark I was planning to use needs a nice cool water soak of several days or weeks....Hopefully I'll get to it before the month ends. (and next time I'll remember to read ahead and plan accordingly...)

Have a great weekend!
Happy Knitting and Paper Cutting!

finally blocked...

Pattern: River from Rowan 38 by Sharon Miller
Yarn: Rowan Kid Silk Haze in Majestic
Needles: US 10.5

My February FO

River. Completed. Just in time for my February deadline (my New Year's resolution of at least 1 FO a month.) Yes, I know, I'm a slow knitter.

It's late and as it's past my bedtime. Em-Em won't even wake herself up to see it and you know how much she loves KSH. Details and better pictures after I block it.

G'night y'all. Have a great week and Happy Knitting!

driving with river

Don't you just love the snow! Yes, but only on the weekends... when I don't have to drive or worry about being essential personnel, and when the sun comes out and melts the 12" of snow to about 7" by sunset...

There has been knitting around here, it's just been quite slow. River survived the attack by Em-Em, a hound with a great sense of smell, finely tuned to mohair/silk blends.

My morning commute took only 10 mintues today. It's pretty amazing on day full of school closings and icy roads. Early morning knitting in the car ensued,,,

Thank you so much for all the comments on the Kristina Bag! Y'all made my day. Good luck to all you knitty olympians...Have a great week! Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Knitting!

my January FO!!

finally felted...

Pattern: Kristina by Black Sheep Bags
Needles: US 10.5
Yarn: Patons Wool Black and Noro Kureyon #95

This was my first fair isle color work. And the best part... the felting hides my mistakes design enhancements...