Hey there everyone! It’s been quite a while since I’ve updated the blog. I’ve been busy with school and other adventures that I haven’t had time to post. Since my last post, I’ve started a new hobby: sewing. I bought a sewing machine at the White Elephant Sale for the Oakland Museum of California and [...]
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Update!
April 13, 2012
Prose
November 13, 2011
Earrings!!!
August 10, 2011
Misfit Yarns and Crafts has started selling jewelry! Here’s what’s for sale right now!
Jewelry!
August 8, 2011
I started selling jewelry, thanks to a little encouragement from some folks Check out the shop at www.misfityarns.com and check out the stud earrings I just posted!
My New Obsessive Hobby
August 7, 2011
I took a wire work class as Baubles and Beads in San Rafael a couple weeks ago. Since then, jewelry making and wire working has been my new obsessive hobby. I have made several bracelets and a dozen earrings or so. I’ve become so inspired looking at different techniques and I’m really enjoying it. Here’s [...]
Goths and Limes
July 16, 2011
There are TWO new yarns up on the Misfit Knitterz store: American Gothic and Lime in the Coconut! Both are beautifully hand dyed by me and spun out of 100% merino wool. Take a look. I’m sure they’ll go fast!!!
My Favorite Stitch Dictionary
January 4, 2011
I got this as a gift from my moms’ best friend. It is the stitch dictionary I turn to most. I use it more than the Barbara G. Walker knitting pattern books. There is so much stuff in this, and the more I use it, the more I find new stitches to use in my [...]
Pink wool hat with brim
January 3, 2011
New hat up on Etsy!
Knitted Anatomy
June 8, 2010
I’ve been fascinated by knitted anatomy. Here are some pictures of various knitted anatomy that I’ve encountered: Knitted Brain via Craft Magazine Knitted Womb via Thirdspace.ca Knitted Heart via Craftster.com Knitted Stomach via Freshmd.com
Personal touch
June 6, 2010
In my ongoing attempt to create knits with my handspun yarn, right now I’m working on the Formal Boot Bag from the book Bag Style. The bag is felted but there’s also an unfelted front panel. I decided to use some of my handspun for the front panel. I just finished dyeing the yarn and [...]
