I struggled with whether I was going to review this movie on the blog because I didn’t know if I wanted to admit to having seen it. It was that vulgar. So….don’t go see this one with your dear sweet mother. That being said, I thought most of the movie was pretty funny. A couple of times, I thought, “too far. seriously, too far.” but overall, I was amused. The main reasons I decided to confess to having seen this movie are James Franco and his cardigan(s).

I don’t know if the cardigan he wore for most of the movie is a hand knit, but he’s playing himself in the movie and he seems like the kind of guy that would own a couple of nice cardigans.


At some point, he seems to have said during an interview, “I’m a big cardigan sweater guy.” I knew there was something I liked about him.

Tags: cardigan, James Franco, knit, knitting movie review, This is the End

The new knitty is out! Have you seen it?

At first glance, I scanned past the Sineesfrid vest, but now, I’m thinking of adding it to my queue; it’s charming.

I think I love the Lewis sweater….my only misgivings are with the shirttail hemline. Think I’d prefer it straight across like a tunic.

Jackaroo looks like a nice hard-working cardigan, but I’d use some one-of-a-kind buttons to highlight that it is hand knit.

The construction of the Flying Geese intrigues me, so I’ll be making a pair of those at some point.

Up ’til now, I couldn’t really see myself wearing legwarmers. But, now I’m ready to cast on for a pair of Nozky….I’m thinking gray.

And lastly, the Matsudana socks will probably be the first of these projects to find their way onto my needles. These puppies are beautiful and well, you may have noticed that I knit a lot of socks.


Ps. I hate to post a blog with no pic, but as I don’t know that knitty would appreciate me using their images, I’ll leave you with the Stripee socks – take 2. They’re going in the mail tomorrow!

Tags: knitty, stripee socks

Ok, I’m trying not to be bitter with Lorna’s Laces because I’m reasonably sure it is not the yarn’s fault that every time I knit with it, the socks seem to be cursed. But….the evidence is mounting.

To recap, there were the Mermaids. Then, the Gentlemen’s Fancy Socks.
and now….the Rainbow Connection Muppet Socks are giving me a wee bit of trouble.

Pattern: Vanessa Antiopa by Hunter Hammersen
Yarn: Lorna’s Laces solemate
Colorway: Rainbow


Take 1 – size Large 2.25mm (got gauge, but I really don’t like the way the yarn is pooling)


Take 2 – size Medium 2.5mm needles


This striping pleases me, but I’ve just realized that I’m not doing the twisted decreases, but rather just plain ole knit two togethers. I’m totally going to end up ripping back to the ribbing……..Third time’s the charm. (she types optimistically while humming Rainbow Connection to herself)

To see what others are working on, check out:
Tami’s Amis
Small Things (I’m reading Outlander and really enjoying it, but man, it is LONG!)
Frontier Dreams

Tags: Keep Calm - Craft On, Lorna's Laces, Rainbow Connection, solemate, WIP Wednesday, Yarn Along

After the second sock gave me trouble, I did a bit of marathon knitting and was able to finish my gray socks for the Knit-A-Long after all. I got a kick out of the fact that I watched Mirror Mirror while knitting a mirrored sock; it was a better little Snow White flick than I was expecting.

I also watched Legend of the Guardians which was quite good. Finished grafting the toes during Leap Year (great romantic comedy if you’ve not seen it) and talked the husband into pausing while I ran outside to snap a couple of pics.

I like how these feel on my feet. (and no, my legs could not be any whiter. I think I could be a stunt double for Casper. Wait. Ghosts don’t need stunt doubles. I could be a body double for him. You know, in case he has really fat calves….and now I’m realizing, he doesn’t really have calves. nevermind.)

Pattern: Linaria Bipartita Socks by Hunter Hammersen
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering – Elegant Elephant
mine raveled here


To see what other folks have finished, check out Tami’s Amis, Wisdom begins in Wonder, and Natural Suburbia.

Tags: Elegant Elephant, Finished Object Friday, FO Friday, hunter hammersen, Primo Fingering, The Plucky Knitter

These socks are determined that I hate them. But, I will not be deterred. I love the idea of them.
and the yarn.
and the person they are for.
So I shall love them, despite their best efforts.

I was supposed to cast on 56 stitches for the second sock. You know. So it would match the first sock.

As I got to the heel and was really happy with my dropped stitches, I realized that I was only working with 54. Rat on a stick! But, I talked to their soon-to-be owner and decided not to panic (read “she talked me off the ledge”).

Our conversation went something like this:
Me: I only cast on 54 for the second sock!….and the first sock fit well and it was 56 stitches!….and I’m just OCD enough to be bothered that they don’t match; it is all I can do to not just RIP!
Bonita: Wait. I will try it on.
Me: But they won’t be perfect.
Bonita: They’re perfect because they’re handmade by you.
Me: Well, one of your feet is probably 2 stitches skinnier than the other.
Bonita: Yes, that’s why I limp.
Me: you limp?
Me: …or are you pulling my leg?
Me: again.
Me: That’s why I limp.

She tried it on. She deemed it acceptable.

It was a smidge tight.

You know I ripped it out.

Tags: Claire de Lune, Dizzy Lettuce, lichen, Night of the Living Socks, sock yarn, zombies