My beret, it is done! Raspberry Beret Pattern: my own; basic beret at 7 spi Needles: 3mm circ and dpn Yarn Koigu KPPPM for the ribbed brim – about 10g (35 yards) Laceweight merino/silk, held double – about 35g (almost 400 yards) I did about 4...

What I’m currently working on – a plain slouchy beret. The ribbing is Koigu and the body of the hat is that Skaska merino/silk laceweight, held double – love it!

I’m reposting this blog entry from last year, because I don’t think I can improve on it for 2009! Thanks to the people who have donated already for this year. Right after Halloween in Canada, poppy pins blossom on lapels across Canada. We have...

In addition to the basket backpack, which was the first thing I picked up at Rhinebeck, here’s the bit of yarn I got! Some silk/merino from Skaska. None of the cashmere there really struck me this year (and I went early) but I love this colour. I’m...

…your regularly scheduled Rhinebeck yarn post for an important announcement. Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Make them NOW. Go to the store for ingredients if you must – they are orange and black after all, perfect for that Hallowe’en party...