New research suggests that brain fluid cleans out the brain while we sleep, preventing Alzheimer’s. Our muscles build strength while we sleep, too. Sleep is important. For the last month I’ve averaged eight hours of sleep a night, or close […]
#1 son is getting a sweater vest. #2 son has gotten five and will be getting a sixth this Christmas. It’s a Cowichan design — perhaps the only North American knitting tradition. It’s a combination of llama (brown) and sheep […]
“Snore monster” is apparently Norwegian for “lace pattern,” so this is a lace pattern cap. The fur pompom is the trend in Norwegian knits this year, if you believe Instagram. Which I guess I do. I spent the day knitting.
I made this dish, Toad in the Hole, for breakfast meeting this morning. “This is Toad in the Hole,” I said. “It comes from England.” #1 son assured me that there was nothing in that description that would make someone […]
#2 son came in late last night after meeting up with a buddy. He’s here for an Ultimate tournament, which is also an opportunity to catch up with friends from all over. We went to First Watch for breakfast (Eggs […]
I’ve finished knitting the Klompelompe Romper. The buttons at the bottom –the pink and coral ones — are the choice. I bought them at Petit Pan in Paris. It’s a pretty good fit.
Norway’s Recent “Knitting War” of Words In the course of my fascination with Klompelompe I encountered a Norwegian review of knitting books including the Klompelompe book I bought. The review, which you can see if you click through the link […]
I spent most of Saturday knitting the lovely klompelompe rompers. #1 daughter brought the Littles over to play and we made some bread. But mostly I was knitting. Binge-watching House and getting in the inches. Granted, I should have been making Christmas […]
The Cobblestone Vest is completed — the Christmas Gift Finished Object of the week! The cat really likes it. I do, too. I’ve made this before, but the ribbing has seemed too raw. I replace it with fancy Japanese cables […]
