handmade by stefanie

A Quick Shawl FO

2012-02-14T12:28:00.000-08:00

I never thought I'd use the words "fast," "easy" or "laceweight" all in the same sentence, but believe me when I tell you that the Pear Drop shawl from Ysolda's new book Saturday Treat really is a fast & easy laceweight shawl! I made the smaller version using a skein of Malabrigo Lace I had in my stash (colorway: Ibiza) - and had plenty leftover. I don't think I've ever knit a laceweight

Start Every Day With Spinning

2012-02-13T07:40:00.000-08:00

The proverbial tip of the iceberg. Yet again, I found myself opening my box of spinning fiber and being amazed at what an incredible selection I had tucked away. It's almost criminal to let it all remain unspun, but I never seem to find (or make) time to spin these days. The thing about being self-employed when you're a workaholic is....you're a terrible boss. I typically give myself one day

Review: Namaste Mini Messenger

2012-02-11T08:10:00.000-08:00

Image © Namaste Ever since the Columbus Trade Show last year, I've been coveting the Mini Messenger. A gift from my in-laws, this is my first Namaste bag (unless you count the magnetized notions case), and I am completely in love with it! I have traveled so much in the last month, and I'm not sure what I would have done without this roomy bag. Everything I need while on-the-go fits

On the Needles

2012-02-07T06:41:00.000-08:00

Finishing so many projects not only feels good, but gives me permission to start new ones - perhaps the best part about knitting. There's really nothing like starting a new project - even though I try to keep my startitis in check these days, I really love the feeling of casting on for something new that excites me. Here's what's currently on the needles: 1. Super secret sparkly cowl! I

Welcome back, Heliotrope!

2012-02-04T10:48:00.000-08:00

Out of print for just over a month, the Heliotrope Stockings are back on the scene. This pattern is updated with the most recent errata (though I've preserved the errata link for anyone who purchased earlier versions of this pattern from The Sanguine Gryphon). I've also updated the yarn information to reflect the two new yarn companies created by the dissolution of The Sanguine Gryphon, and

TNNA! (Part 3) - Oh, the swag!

2012-02-03T05:41:00.000-08:00

No one can deny it - one of the great things about TNNA is getting free stuff. We all love free stuff, right? (And for the record, I never expect to get free stuff - but it certainly is nice!) This is only my second show, but I managed to score some really fantastic finds that I look forward to sharing with you in greater detail soon. For now, let's soak it all in... Fiber samples! This

Finally...FO's!

2012-01-31T06:37:00.000-08:00

Roman Candle Socks After a month of traveling (Kansas City, Orlando & Phoenix), I am ready to stash my suitcase in the back of the closet and stay close to home. Leaving town three times in the span of a month is just too much for me! Each trip was fun in its own way, but I'm looking forward to getting back to a more 'normal' routine - which involves lots of cat snuggles (of course!) and -

New Pattern: Slouchy Chevrons

2012-01-29T10:44:00.000-08:00