Husky Homestead – Musk Ox land tour #CraftCruises
One of the highlights of the Land tour was our visit to the Husky Homestead, where Alaskan huskies are bred and trained…
Arctic Qiviut – a fiber mill #craftcruises
Arctic Qiviut is owned by Vivian Osborn, who had a dream to create her own Qiviut yarn from scratch, the way she…
Musk Ox and Glaciers – Craft Cruise 2017
Bill and I just got back from a Big Adventure – a trip to Alaska with a few dozen knitters, spouses, family…
Knitmore girls
I don’t have as much time for podcasts as I used to, but I love the Knitmore Girls. This mother-daughter duo cover…
Stash acquisition
Is there anything more delightful than acquiring new yarn? Bringing into your life more color, texture, and planning what to do with…
Pussyhats Galore!
I have been continuing to knit Pussyhats, and they find homes as soon as they are off the needles. The local stores…
The Drop Spindle experiment
I’ve tried spinning, a few times. It never went particularly well. My most successful experience was using a friend’s spinning wheel, which…
The Pussy Hat Project
The Pussy Hat Project was conceived by Kat Coyle, as a way for crafters to actively create a unifying symbol as well…
Winter Wonderland
Snow is rare in Portland. Winter weather usually consists of rain, and when it get cold we get ice. Not fun! This…