Monthly Archives: October 2008

Mini Socks, Red Scarf Project

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Melissa

This weekend I went on an impromptu yarn crawl with my mom. We headed down to San Jose, where our main objective was to stop at Kinokinuya, the Japanese bookstore chain. They have one in San Francisco, too, but it’s … Continue reading →

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FAIL TIME

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Melissa

So, I am going to Disneyland over Thanksgiving, and since it might be coldish in Anaheim at the end of November (a knitter can dream, right??), I thought I would knit myself a hat. I decided upon Ganomy from EZ’s … Continue reading →

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Another Pair of Socks

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Melissa

I love these socks: Start date: October 3 Finish date: October 17 Pattern used: Lizzy Yarn: Socks That Rock Lightweight Needles: Knitpicks US 2 DPNs Notes: I did change the motif a little – I really don’t like to knit … Continue reading →

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Things I Have You Wish You Did

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Melissa

This whole weather change and lack of daylight and general crankiness has really got me out of sorts this week. Luckily, I have this awesome custom-handmade quilt to get me through seasonal affective disorder: You will notice how I am … Continue reading →

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What Goes Around

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Melissa

So, that anticlimactic sound you hear is me paying off my credit cards. Two years and $9000 later, I am free of credit card debt! Woo hoo! Honestly, I am not even sure what I bought, other than some furniture … Continue reading →

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Put A Spork In It

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Melissa

…’Cause it’s done, yo. Yes, I have finished another pair of socks! In about a month, which isn’t too bad lately. These are Malvina’s birthday socks. Pattern: Embossed Leaves Socks by Mona Schmidt from Interweave’s Favorite Socks Yarn: Cherry Tree … Continue reading →

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