Ann Shayne's Blog, page 8
February 12, 2013
Eyeballs on His Hipbones, or, Jack White at the Grammys
Dear Kay, Deb is wondering what we thought of Jack White's performance at the Grammys. Great. Compulsively over the top--if you've got two bands, you're going to use them. But great. I mostly spent my time thinking about Jack...
February 11, 2013
Ready for the Soak Pot
Dear Ann, Here in Manhattan, last Friday/Saturday's snowstorm was really just a very nice snowstorm. We enjoyed it a lot, while suffering none of the treacherousness endured by those to the north and east. Olive particularly enjoys a nice...
February 7, 2013
Gobsmacked: Your Blizzard Survival Reading
Dear Kay, Blizzard survival kit for you tonight: 1.) An Australian terrier all jacked up on coffee to keep you from falling asleep in the snow. And 2.) The Brooklyn Tweed Look Book, Winter 13 edition. I don't say...
February 6, 2013
Bark Where There Ought to Be Pickle, Or, The Error That Dogs Us
Dear Kay, Well, I just excavated the reason why I stopped working on this sweater in December 2009. Taking a foto this morning to show Proof of Progress, I noticed this: On Sleeve One, there is Pickle where there should...
February 5, 2013
On Pins & Needles
Dear Ann, A super-quick, photo-free post to impart two pieces of vital information. 1. Non-knitting discovery: there is a really nice, tiny fabric/quilting/embroidery shop on Lexington Avenue between 74th Street and 75th Street. It's friendly! It has a well-curated selection...
February 4, 2013
The Shock of the New
Dear Ann, I hate football. At a tender age, I watched a lot of midget football practice and could not comprehend why none of the grownups seemed to notice the brutality--physical and spiritual-- that I found so upsetting. That's...
February 3, 2013
Sunday is for Scarves, Shrugs, Shawls & Stashbusting
Dear Ann, The 15 minute format is perfect for sharing a new book. This one is Scarves, Shrugs & Shawls: 22 Knitted Designs with Their Special Techniques, by Sarah Hatton, a member of Rowan's design team. The publisher, St....
February 2, 2013
A Tribute to the Ten Pound Losers
Dear Kay, A quick moment to pay tribute to one of the most brave, stalwart, and persistent groups you will ever find--and no, I'm not talking about all you Nashville parents trying to help your kids go sledding in...
February 1, 2013
Cat Trouble
Dear Kay, I don't even know what to say. I come into my knitting lair this morning and I find Kermit the 18-pound wonder cat, gnawing on my freakin' yarn. Total sabotage, right under my nose! Cat spit all...
January 31, 2013
The Gaping Maw, Or, Freaky Steeky
Dear Kay, It's Steek-cutting Thursday! Come on and enjoy the thrill of chopping a hole in your knitting. It just never gets old to me. This is the left shoulder of the Donegal sweater. This sweater is knit in...
