by Suzann Thompson | Apr 23, 2005 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I’ve been a hand knitter for over 35 years, and I know that a lot of hand knitters don’t like knitting machines. That is why I need to let everyone know how much and why I love my Ultimate Sweater Machine, sold by Bond America. Here it is, set up out on...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 20, 2005 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Here’s a tantalizing preview of one of the samples I’m knitting for INKnitters. The yarn is Berroco Lullaby. It looks like unspun nylon filaments worked into a tape. Thank goodness, the tape does not unravel from the cut end. I like the colors, but the...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 15, 2005 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
For the first time in many years, I finished our tax return by the first deadline! I’m very proud of myself, and will reward myself with unbridled knitting, if I can stay awake. The Salt and Pepper Jacket is just a couple of hours away from being finished. I did...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 12, 2005 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Following the link for ‘random choice’ on web rings is the most fun. That’s how I found Knit Nana’s blog, which led me to ReKAL, for knitters who recycle, reuse, renew. That’s me! Here’s a close-up of my grocery bag rug. It is about...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 28, 2005 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Last two nights, after everyone else was in bed, I worked on the Salt and Pepper Jacket, accompanied by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, read by Stephen Fry. The package says he is the Potter-perfect reader, and I agree. The weather has been chilly here, so I...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 22, 2005 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
This is my daughter, Eva, swirling around in the poncho that she crocheted all by herself! She’s nine years old. She learned to finger crochet several years ago, and made miles of chain stitch. In 2003, I finally convinced her to crochet with a hook. Her...
