by Suzann Thompson | Jun 5, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The plan was to knit two ridges (four garter rows) of the rug per day. This was definitely doable. I started just fine. Just to see what the next color would look like, I knitted a couple of extra ridges. The next color was only going to be one ridge in all, so I...
by Suzann Thompson | May 29, 2009 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Late cold fronts have brought rain and cool weather to our part of Texas. We spent several lovely afternoons outside, under the two big junipers next to the house. Yarn winding operations were moved to Ella’s small tree house. The ball winder and the umbrella...
by Suzann Thompson | May 17, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
In less than a month, the Estes Park Wool Market will be in full swing with two days of workshops and two days of shopping! It’s a beautiful venue, with the Rocky Mountains in the distance. The weather is perfect for wearing sweaters! I’m teaching a couple...
by Suzann Thompson | May 17, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
In less than a month, the Estes Park Wool Market will be in full swing with two days of workshops and two days of shopping. It’s a beautiful venue, with the Rocky Mountains in the distance. The weather is perfect for wearing sweaters. During the market, I will...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 13, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
It’s amazing how quickly the project grows, when the gauge is 3.5 sts per inch! That’s the gauge of my brown Circumnavigated Cardigan, by Medrith Glover. The pockets have been joined up, as shown here, by my lovely assistant Ella. The ribbing at the bottom...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 8, 2009 | Knitting, Life, Polymer Clay, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
In spite of tough economic times, hundreds of shoppers crowded the aisles at the Stitches West Knitters Market. People came in droves. They stood in long lines to get into the market. (If you go next year, buy a pass online before you leave home–it’ll give...
