In Which the Pirate Turns.

Cailleach asked, Have you considered NOT doing heel stitch as ‘written’? I knit continental, and knitting is faster for me than purling.
I also knit continental, but I haven’t noticed a real difference in speed between knitting and purling. Then again, I have never seen anyone knit continental the way I do (though I’m sure […]

Posted on April 18th, 2008 by Pirate
Filed under: books, garter rib, lace, meta-knitting, ostrich plumes, sock | 1 Comment »

In Which the Pirate Does Not Knit.

Although I’m no longer sick, and my head is clear enough that I’d technically be able to knit, I haven’t had any time to! This past weekend, Pirate-Husband and I finally got moved into the house. Our friends descended on our apartment and whisked all of our possessions up the mountain. I found out that […]

Posted on February 26th, 2008 by Pirate
Filed under: LYS, books, meta-knitting | 3 Comments »

In Which the Pirate Has Birthday Money.

My parents and my grandma sent me money this year for my birthday. I had a good long conversation with each of them last night, and they pretty much said the same thing - “We’re sure that you want something to do with knitting or spinning, but we have no idea what to get you, […]

Posted on January 17th, 2008 by Pirate
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In Which the Pirate CAN Spin.

What a difference a pre-prepped fiber makes, eh? After a few fits and starts, I got out the Romney roving from last year’s MD Sheep and Wool Festival, made sure it was pre-drafted evenly, and spun away. Now I have half a bobbin full, in about half an hour. This is just too freakin’ awesome. […]

Posted on December 19th, 2007 by Pirate
Filed under: books, gifts, spinning | 1 Comment »

In Which the Pirate Sees a Harlot.

For once I was incredibly glad that I go to work so early. Leaving at 3:30 meant that I was #21 in line to see the Yarn Harlot at Borders! We had a great time waiting, knitting, showing off projects, gushing over each new piece that was pulled out for show. Finally we were called […]

Posted on September 24th, 2007 by Pirate
Filed under: books, meta-knitting | 5 Comments »

In Which the Pirate’s Knitting Library Grows.

After some trial and tribulation with the postal service losing the package, they finally found and delivered it to me. The latest additions to the library are Folk Bags by Vicki Square, and Richard Rutt’s “A History of Hand Knitting”, which should be helpful if I ever want to do any documentable knitting for the […]

Posted on April 6th, 2007 by Pirate
Filed under: bags, books, gifts, lace | No Comments »

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