Lara Neel's Blog, page 25
July 3, 2015
Unwind with What You Love: Craftsy Classes for just $19.99
This post contains an affiliate link, but you know that doesn't influence what I say, right?
A lot of people have a holiday day off from their "real" jobs today (including me, yay!)
Whether you have ten minutes or a whole day, you can watch Craftsy classes anytime, anywhere, forever. This weekend, try to find time to relax and enjoy your craft and enjoy some savings. Lots of classes are on sale for just $19.99.
I'll probably be digging through my stash, looking for ways to play...
July 2, 2015
Math4Knitters: Episode 25
Show notes and more at math4knitters.blogspot.com.
Download/Listen to Episode 25.
The original show notes for Episode 25.
Download/Listen to Episode 25.
The original show notes for Episode 25.
July 1, 2015
June 30, 2015
At Last, My Arm is Complete Again
I was teaching a class and complaining that they don't make bent-tip darning needles that are the right size for socks. One of my students said, "Um, they totally do. They're right over here."
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!
That is all.
June 29, 2015
Solid Lotion
What's faster to make (and even a easier) than sugar scrub? Solid lotion. Lord help me, I love this book.
June 26, 2015
Sock Knitting Class
No matter how many times I do it, I get a kick out of making just the heel turns with my students. Here you see, in gray, just the absolutely most vital part of the Balbriggan heel.
June 25, 2015
Math4Knitters: Episode 24
Show notes and more at math4knitters.blogspot.com.
Download/Listen to Episode 24.
The original show notes for Episode 24. Gentle readers, are ALL of these podcasts now gone?
Download/Listen to Episode 24.
The original show notes for Episode 24. Gentle readers, are ALL of these podcasts now gone?
June 24, 2015
Colorwork or Texture?
Again, I swear I was paying attention in church, but LOOK at those grates! So pretty!
June 23, 2015
Mystery Slippers
One of my students brought this in to my class. I deconstructed it for her and wrote up some instructions that I think will work. But, just in case, I thought I'd check and see if anyone out there knows the pattern? It's mostly garter stitch, with a little ribbing. It appears to have been cast on at the back of the heel and knit back and forth. Seams run along the back of the heel and the top of the foot.
Anyone? Bueller?
June 22, 2015
A Home for A Bell
Q: What is it?
Me: I don't know, I just like it.
I took a corner piece for some very fancy crown molding, painted it black, stenciled on some gold, and added a hook.
It turned out to be the perfect "home" for a bell that a family member brought back from their travels. It's in our back hallway now, and you can even ring it as you walk by, if you wish.
