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New knitting guild
Last night I attended a wonderful event organized by the new Common Cod fiber guild. The room was absolutely packed, evidently far outstripping the organizers’ expectations. The speaker was the downright effervescent (and very cute) Franklin Habit. I look forward … Continue reading
Rhinebeck
I’m going on Sunday with my friend Karen: New York State Sheep and Wool Festival (popularly known as Rhinebeck, after the town it’s held in). I’ve been once before, and I’m looking forward to going back. I’ve recently been picking … Continue reading
A brilliant take-down of entitlement
I’ll only give you one line of setup for the coffeeshop story related at The Panopticon: Dawn of the Dumb “Um, okay. Well, I have a lot of work to do, and I was really hoping you might be getting … Continue reading
Elizabeth Zimmermann
An online catalog of “New School Knitting: The Influence of Elizabeth Zimmermann and Schoolhouse Press”.
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Knitting Retreat at Woolman Hill
In a previous post I described the knitting retreat I’m leading at Woolman Hill Nov. 4-6. (You can download a flyer with registration form there.) I don’t have a very firm plan yet, but it will probably go something like … Continue reading
Knitting retreat
I’d like everyone who reads my blog to know about this retreat I’m leading in November. It’s open to anyone who wants a knitting retreat. You don’t have to be a Quaker to come. HANDWORK/HEARTWORKA Weekend Knitting RetreatNovember 4-6, 2005 … Continue reading
Beautiful knitting books
Bob gave me two beautifully designed knitting books for my birthday. They are a joy to look through, and I’ve even knitted up a few samples. I hope to take and post photos soon.
The Knitting Way
I was so excited about The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery by Linda Skolnik and Janice MacDaniels. It was delayed from the original publication date; I even called the publisher to find out when it was shipping. I … Continue reading
Two Sweaters for My Father by Perri Klass
Two Sweaters for My Father: Writing about Knitting satisfies on several levels, and is amusing on another (unintended, I’m sure). This is a wonderful collection of essays, mostly published in Knitter’s Magazine. Perri Klass writes about an experience I share: … Continue reading
Knitting Heaven and Earth: Healing the Heart with Craft
By Susan Gordon Lydon. I loved Lydon’s The Knitting Sutra. She has a beautiful writing style. But this book just doesn’t do it for me (others, of course will find it just what they need). Here’s an example of the … Continue reading
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