Warty Bobbles

Anna-Lisa Kanick

  • Madrona Part 2

    Most knitters who read blogs are familiar with Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, aka The Yarn Harlot – knitter, blogger, author, teacher.  I have read her blog for several years and have read her books as well.  Terrific writer.  I have heard her… Continue reading

  • Madrona 2012 Part 1

    Yep, I just cannot sum up my Madrona Fiber Arts Winter Retreat experience in one post – especially when I have yarn photos to share (but those will come in a not-too-future post – you will just have to wait!). … Continue reading

  • In-The-Zone Knitting

    I find most knitting projects fall somewhere on the “Mindless to Absorbing” scale.  Stockinette Wasteland (especially in the round without even the variety of the purl rows!) being “Truly Mindless” and a pleasant 4-row repeat lace being somewhere in the… Continue reading

  • Seamless Hybrid Sweater Brain Teasers

    George’s Seamless Hybrid Sweater (could there be a less romantic name for a sweater design? sounds like some kind of sea anemone or flowering anemone! ah, tho, I love EZ’s practicality!) is progressing – so much so that I felt… Continue reading

  • Photos

    Finally, I am at liberty to show photos of the ArmWarmers I designed and knit for my dear (and gracious!) friend Joyce! There is a lace pattern panel on top of the arm with shaping on the underside — this… Continue reading

  • A Kitten In My Knitting Bag — Again!

    There’s a kitten in my knitting bag!  His name is Gerhardt and he is a sweetie! Very cuddly,affectionate, playful, beautiful – everything one could wish for in a kitten. We were not in the market for a kitten, but…well, Sasha’s… Continue reading

  • Finishing

    I am still working in “just finish it!” mode.  And aside from Gwen’s stockings, I have finished the Christmas/Epiphany/Groundhog’s Day gift that I cannot disclose quite yet (it is late – it should at least be a surprise!).    I… Continue reading

  • Blogging About Not Blogging

    My blog posts have been few & far between this month – the past few weeks being given up to: Recovering & cleaning up from Christmas (there is still a small Christmas tree hanging naked in our family room, but… Continue reading

  • Words With Friends

    We have a whopping 8 inches of snow!  It is gorgeous outside and cozy inside.  Winter at its best. I should be happily and productively knitting away — on George's sweater, on Gwen's socks, on Owen's blanket…. But instead I… Continue reading

  • Finishing

    I have been reading The Yarn Harlot’s blog – about her annual January “Startitis.”  Interesting.  Heaven knows, I have bouts of “Startitis” (the keen desire to start new projects) from time to time.  But not in January.   In January,… Continue reading