Yarn stashing is an epidemic afflicting an untold number of knitters and crocheters. Save yourself with this handy flowchart brought to you by Amusing Yarns!
Secret Shame
Nothing demands further investigation like an unmarked paper bag. I mean, you only put something in a plain brown paper bag if you have something to hide. Once upon a time, it was maxi-pads or luxury goods during an economic crisis or glue —you know, so people won’t know you menstruate or spend your money or are totally high.
What is in that bag???
Yes, yes, you’re right. I really am ashamed of myself. It won’t happen again, I swear.
(Thanks for getting me busted, LYS.)
Blocking is the second most exciting part of lace knitting. The piece is finally pinned out and drying and all you can do is stare in amazement at what just came off your knitting needles. Then you give thanks for the miracle of blocking, because before this step, your lace was a lumpy, shapeless mess. At the same time, your happiness is checked by a sense of dread as you wonder what this will look like on a human being. Will it be ethereal and elegant, or just a giant doily?
Posted May 19, 2011 at 9:30am in Amusing Yarns beads blocking crafts knit knitting lace silk lace knitting knitted lace
