by Suzann Thompson | Jun 30, 2009 | Crochet, Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
We’re back and mostly recovered from our trip to Colorado and the Estes Park Wool Market. Colorado is a delight to the eyes with its stunning scenery. However, the best sight I saw on the trip was in our own back seat. Here’s Ella, knitting a blanket for...
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...
