Manning Knits

» 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

» 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

» Tangled up in WIPs

I have always been more of a process knitter than a project knitter. It’s rather in keeping with my whole “jack of all trades” personality and rampant bouts of ADD. I’m far too easily distracted by the coolest new yarn, or the loveliest new colorway, or the gorgeous new pattern, and once I’m [...]

Posted on: June 11, 2008 by Liz | Tags: Knitting, Socks, WIP | 2 comments

» TNNA Recap

Well, I survived my stint as tradeshow-attendee extraordinaire, attending three tradeshows, stretching from one coast to another, within a five-week timespan. I enjoyed my time in Atlantic City and Anaheim, but of course this last show - TNNA in Colubmus, OH - was by far the most enjoyable, since I got to attend it [...]

Posted on: June 10, 2008 by Liz | Tags: Events, Knitting, Other Blogs, TNNA, WIP, Yarn Porn | 2 comments

» Hello (Atlantic) City

Hello again! Liz here, reporting direct from Atlantic City, NJ. The last few weeks have been hectic and chaotic, as we’re entering our spring tradeshow season at work. Our first big show of the season starts tomorrow, here in AC, and I arrived yesterday to help with the setup. Already, my [...]

Posted on: April 29, 2008 by Liz | Tags: General, Liz's Knitting, WIP | no comments

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