Warty Bobbles

Anna-Lisa Kanick

  • Fair Time!

    We go to the Western Washington State Fair in Puyallup every year.  Every year.  And sometimes twice!  It is a huge one — something like the 8th largest in the world.  And there is surely something for everyone — esp.… Continue reading

  • Better Photos

    Yesterday and today , I went outside and took better photos of my yarn and swatches (I admit Sarah and George took some of the pictures — but I uploaded most of them all by myself). Here is a new… Continue reading

  • Brick And Petunia Cowl

    I am so gosh darn proud of myself!  I took these pictures all by myself and loaded them into the computer all by myself!  I was home alone last night and wanted to photograph the “Brick And Petunia” Cowl yarn… Continue reading

  • How It Happens

    My knitting has been crawling along uneventfully. Not much to write about (the thrilling stockinette trek? I don’t think so).  I was considering just doing a post about my cats’ habits or the uncanny way bras have of twisting themselves… Continue reading

  • Saturday Afternoon Knit-Ins

    Sarah and I are blessed to be able to combine business with knitting, all in the midst of our family life – and with the flexibility to get to the gym, Bible Study, etc. fairly regularly.  Really, really, we are. … Continue reading

  • The Mistake

    One thing about being an experienced knitter is that you know what kind of mistakes you are likely to make.  I am no stranger to arithmetic errors, forgetting how to Kitchner the toe of a sock – and I certainly… Continue reading

  • Some Thoughts On Swatching

    I have been doing a lot of swatching lately – for Cape Christmas and the One-Needle Q’mitl (which will get a less Seussical name when we get around to thinking sensibly).  And I have a few thoughts I would like… Continue reading

  • An Autumn Project

    I love autumn!  It is my favorite time of year and I get energized and inspired as the days mellow.  I am already thinking fondly of boots (and, dear me, I should finish my Bronze Socks to wear with my… Continue reading

  • August And A Purposeful Purpose

    For nigh these 30+ years, my Augusts have gone thus:  Week 1:  Get ready to go to The Beach Weeks 2 & 3:  At The Beach (basically, a family festival that lasts up to 18 days) Week 4:  Come home… Continue reading

  • The Seaside Qu’mitl Goes To The Seaside

    The Seaside Qu’mitl is done, blocked, photographed – and will be heading to the seaside with me on Friday!   It is made up of 3 variegated yarns (of different fibers and weights) and worked up in four different lace… Continue reading