Part I: The Delivery Man Cometh
This morning I finally got the package you sent!
Two days after this ransom noticed arrived in my mailbox:
We have your package but won’t redeliver it until you call the following number (for a fee of 1.34 Euros for the first minute and 0.34 Euros for each additional minute). […]
The Bleus
First let me show you that I’ve finished the two front panels on my FCEK caridgan. (yay!)
I followed the pattern almost exactly this time.
The only thing I did differently was that I didn’t include the called for decreases near the cable panels.
I did start out making them, but I then realized […]
After living in France for three years I’ve still yet to find a pair of pants here that fits.
Or a non-exuberantly priced sweater made from 100% natural fibers and not an acrylic blend like I usually find in the shops in Dijon.
[Dear Ann Taylor: When are you coming to Europe?]
This quest led me to notice […]
If you’re an American citizen living overseas go now to the new Overseas Vote 2004 site started by John Kerry’s sister and request your absentee ballot (if you haven’t already).
It only takes a few minutes and then you’ll be able to say things like “Hey, I didn’t vote for that jerk!” all you […]
The European Red Slug
(Arion rufus)
It was not a good weekend for knitting.
No progress to show on Bleu Canard.
Instead, I went on a ripping frenzy.
Now I have to start my Mouflon sweater all over again.
I’m also very close to ripping out my Bubbles top.
I’ve deemed it too ugly and too 80’s.
I think […]
Too Much CNN?
I’m starting to believe that all those hours I spend watching CNN are influencing me.
I’m not too crazy about this choice of yarn now that I see what it looks like all knitted into a partial sleeve.
Oh well, it shouldn’t take up too much of my time if I end up hating it.
Though […]
1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer high-end/natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? Or is it all the same to you?
Yes and No.
I don’t want to waste my time knitting something that’s not going to look good and last but at the same time if the yarn is nice […]
