Manning Knits :: General

» The flu, Franklin Habit, and dyeing yarn

Good lord, a lot has happened since I last wrote, though I guess that’s to be expected, since it’s been a couple weeks. I do apologize for not writing sooner, though I suppose I have a good enough excuse, as this last week I’ve been completely bed-ridden with the flu. Let me tell [...]

Posted on: March 07, 2009 by Liz | Tags: Dyeing, Events, General, Knitting, Socks, Store, WIP, Yarn Porn | no comments

» That’s a Lot of Sock Yarn!

I sit out on my porch a lot, especially when the weather is nice (and many times even when it’s not—one of the down-sides of being a smoker, though thankfully my porch is covered, so at least I don’t get wet when it rains). My co-worker, AK, knows this and gave me one of [...]

Posted on: February 15, 2009 by Liz | Tags: Dyeing, General, Liz's Knitting, Socks, WIP, Yarn Porn | 1 comment

» Random Items Series: The Stubborn Lizard

I’m terrible when it comes to keeping track of things. Physical things, anyway. I’m rather obsessive regarding calendars and to-do lists (thanks, Mom), but when it comes to remembering where I put my shoes? or my phone charger? Good luck. If it weren’t for the hook next to the door, I’d [...]

Posted on: February 09, 2009 by Liz | Tags: General, random items | no comments

» Busy Day, Relaxing Night

If there’s one thing that can be said about living in North Carolina, it’s that the weather always keeps you on your toes. It was in the 60s yesterday, and tonight it’s snowing. No, really! The cars are dusted with the white stuff, schools are opening 2 hours late in the morning, [...]

Posted on: February 03, 2009 by Liz | Tags: cats, Events, General, Knitting, Socks, Store, work | no comments

» 100 Things in 2009

A friend of mine does this thing every year where she makes a list of 100 things she wants to accomplish during that year. I love the idea of it, and so I’m trying to do it this year. I wrote out this list back in December, but I never got around to posting [...]

Posted on: February 02, 2009 by Liz | Tags: 100 things, General | no comments

» Let’s Try This Again

Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, there was a woman and her daughter who shared a love of fiber arts. Neither of the two every went anywhere without their needles and yarn, and between them they made many, many garments over the years. Sadly, though, the mother and daughter [...]

Posted on: February 01, 2009 by Liz | Tags: Baby Joe, Baby Knits, Classes, Fingerless Mitts, General, Knitting, Socks, Spinning, WIP, work | 2 comments

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