http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/ en-us 2005-12-17T23:25:15-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000286.html ~are you a vest or a sweater?~ I took a little break from Weasley tweediness to work on a bolero that the weather is calling for me to wear. I'm knitting with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky the bolero jacket... froggy 2005-12-17T23:25:15-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000285.html When I first started on my Weasley hem it seemed pretty easy (and truly it is), but those tweedy bits in that dark rich color serves up some tedious times when trying to eyeball those cast-on stitches for the pick... froggy 2005-12-10T19:46:44-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000284.html ~fire and...~ Recently inspired by a photo featuring some absolutely fabulous hair (and glasses AND a stylish and gorgeous bit of lace i might add), I decided to pick up the phone after waaaaay more time than I'm ready... froggy 2005-12-03T05:40:06-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000283.html Inspired by Alison's use of a hem when knitting her Weasley sweater, I decided to give it a go. I referred to Ann Budd's Book of Sweater Patterns and upon first read was a little shocked that I didn't see... froggy 2005-11-29T22:26:48-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000282.html Yesterday I swatched for my Weasley, today for Mini's. And though the yarn is different, its still a great red. I'm a big fan of Sisik. I love the feel of it and lets face it, Min is already asking... froggy 2005-11-28T14:36:56-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000281.html I must begin by saying how nice it has been to have received some inquiries about where I've been or just lines dropped to say hi. I'll be responding to them individually real soon, but wanted to say that....first off.... froggy 2005-11-27T14:46:18-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000280.html Left to Right: Vogue Knitting Quick Knits (over 50 Fast & Easy Styles)-Hardback, Family Album (More Glorious Knits for Children and Adults)-Paperback, and HotKnits (30 Cool, Fun Designs to Knit and Wear)-Paperback by Melissa Leapman Books going for $10... froggy 2005-10-08T09:09:05-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000278.html ~just a neckline to go~ Now that I'm reaching the end of my visit to the "land o' stripes", I can start to think about another project. Yep, that will mean more cotton-ease. I think I may have a... froggy 2005-10-04T22:38:51-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000277.html ~garnet hill tee's for kids and stripy pair of legging (top left)~ Always a fan of Garnet Hill, I had to check out a sale that has been running for a while now. I snagged these stripy numbers for... froggy 2005-10-01T06:18:05-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000276.html Something told me I should probably finish my Navigator that is currently in progress before I start another, but I guess that something just didn't put up a strong enough case. I thought I was finished but I found some... froggy 2005-09-12T03:18:40-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000275.html I'm a big fan of Garnet Hill. A couple of sweaters have me picking up the needles again. Check out this Eileen Fisher Asymmetrical Cardigan. Fantastic color, don't you think, lol? I just love Eileen Fisher too---check out her Cascading... froggy 2005-08-27T15:27:31-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000274.html ~Rowan 29 Navigator knit with Lion Brand Cotton-Ease in black and white~ Now I've attached a plenty of sleeves, but somehow I never really invested any time in trying to get to the knitty gritty of really understanding the... froggy 2005-08-08T13:25:01-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000252.html literally and figuratively After a friend showed me how to knit backwards, I was geeked about it and then just went on to my usual knitting as I wasn't trilled about having to throw while knitting backwards. The bottom section... froggy 2005-07-11T02:38:50-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000273.html ~Rowan 29 Navigator~ After knitting a couple of pieces, the size seemed a bit odd (i know, i know, what's new). Guess I was just lovin' the stripes a bit much to notice. When it comes to Rowan patterns,... froggy 2005-07-04T20:45:30-05:00 http://www.froggyknits.com/weblog/archives/000272.html ~yummy~ what flavor pocky are you? guess i picked up the wrong pocky flavor along with my other finds at a wonderful grocer that i stumbled upon. if only they carried knitting mags too...... froggy 2005-07-02T15:07:15-05:00