"Knitting" crosses over to a commencement speech!

Fired New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson just gave the commencement address at Wake Forest University. Abramson closed by citing a commencement address given by Robert Frost in 1956, in which he described life after graduation as “pieces of knitting to go on with.”

“My mother was a great knitter, and she made some really magnificent things, but she also made a few itchy, frankly hideous sweaters for me,” Abramson said. “She left some things unfinished. So today, you gorgeous, brilliant people, get on with your knitting.”

Telluride Aran KAL - 1st posting

ok, here's my gauge swatch for the Telluride Aran KAL that is just starting this month @ Needle Rock. Due to my avid listening to knitting podcasts, I not only knit the 4" to see if 27 rows was correct (it is!), but then did nearly another 4" of the honeycomb cable pattern to check stitch count there. & then, & then, & then, I BLOCKED it! Can you believe it!

(sorry the color is so off - this really is a lovely middle gray colorway). 
& for those who are not doing the KAL - this is Findley DK from Knitting Fever, a 50/50 merino/silk blend that is positively dreamy to work, to touch, to wear. Who else is ready to cast on?

Woman Knitting Painting

This is a photo of a painting that Corey saw during her travels in Australia. I would love to have something like this on my wall!

Podcast Recommendation

KnitFM Blog - All About Yarn
I haven't even finished listening to this entire episode yet & I am so enthusiastic to share it with the Rockers. The girls really do address the knitty gritty of our craft, from hoof, root, plant or synthetic to how different yarns will work in various projects. Get out your knitting, get your earbuds on & review what you think you already know!

Some finished projects!

This is a close-up of the Gambit Unisex Scarf I "built" from 4 charts.

 

Made up in Theodora's Pearls "Foliage" 100% bamboo, hand dyed by me!

Crocheted Crusher - a Fiber Trends pattern - cute in Mirasol "Hacho"

This is definitely a 4 season hat here in Colorado. I'll be making more of these!

Work in Progress Tubes

Weird photo, I know. These are Work In Progress (WIP) tubes that hold double pointed needle projects, so you NEVER lose a single, important stitch while your work resides in your knitting bag, basket or pouch. Every DPN knitter needs these & Needle Rock Fiberarts has 'em!

Involving your Feet in your Knitting!

Unusual Cast-On
After watching this short video - there was no way I could not share it with my fellow Rockers!