Twinknit

Yesterday — hot, humid, and deliciously, unbearably sunny yesterday — was my first day of school. My first day as a teacher and not a student. My first day teaching three classes in one day. My first day with 48 scared college freshmen who I swear are getting younger every year. […]

After so many FO posts, I find myself reconsidering my WIPS.  I have some projects that have been languishing in baskets, tucked away in closets, for far longer than I care to admit.  I’ve been thinking about a large scale movement to get rid of these WIPS once and for all (either finish or rip).  […]

Getting tired of old FO shots? Well I am. This set should round it up. I’m sure there’s stuff I’m forgetting, but who cares?! I knit both of these pairs in February and March, alternating between the two.
Socks for me:

Pattern: Mad Color Weave (Rav link)
Yarn: Shibui Sock, in “Chinese Red” (2 […]

The back story:

Many of you may have guessed from the title of the blog that I’m a twin (I’ve talked about this before). I have twin brother named Adam (the lovely blonde in the photo at the top of this page. For better or for worse, I have always been a brunette). […]

Version 1.0

Something warm for winter…

Look for an improved version coming soon to a blog near you.

I can’t believe I’ve only posted twice in the last month.  It’s a testament, I guess, to how busy things have been.  But now, student portfolios are evaluated, grades are turned in, moving is (almost) completed, and I have arrived safely at my parents home for a week of good food, too much Law & […]

When I’m in the middle of writing — I mean when I’m really into it — I usually need something to keep my hands busy while my brain works.  I’ve knit many things this way and in the process I’ve found that the best knitting for writing is something simple and circular, but not too […]

Today was an extrordinarily beautiful day - the perfect day for a photo shoot.  D and I went to Batram’s Garden, a West Philadelphia institution that I have managed never to visit in the five years I have lived here, despite the fact that it is only a few blocks from my house.  Perfect spot […]

…come at the perfect time. I’m home sick today and generally feel like crap (kicking myself for not getting a flu shot yet. Fingers crossed this isn’t the flu). Here’s a sneak peak at what made me feel better:

More tomorrow when I can give the sock and it’s accompanying goodies the photo-treatment […]

Pattern: Drunken Bees, from Domesticrafts
Yarn: Koigu KPPM, in what I call “Bombay Sapphire”
Needles: US 1 dpns

Thoughts/Modifictions: Man. This pattern rocks. It’s so squishy and crazy and complicated-looking. But really, it’s one of the most fun knits I’ve done in a while, even with four different attempts. This sock is […]