I just love teaching knitters the ins and outs of argyle socks. I’ve been teaching this class since Sock Summit 2009, and I not only am not tired of it, I’m enjoying the class more than ever. The yarns we have to knit argyles with just keep getting more amazing, it is super-fun to knit […]
Category Archives: Annetarsia Knits
Annetarsia Knits would not exist without Madrona Fiber Arts. I was inspired to develop the ITR technique by Madrona students. I taught ITR for the first time, at Madrona, and students helped to refine the technique (thank you,especially,Valerie McPherson!).Cat Bordhi saw me doing ITR,said I had to write a book, and invited me to join […]
The new Knitty for Winter is up. This is always a fun issue, and this one features a “must-knit” sweater by friend and mentor Donna Druchunas. She happened to spot our new Annetarsia Knits ad on the same page! Whoo hoo! Shout out to Bobbie Hodges, who knit the Sunriver scarf, and Sara Olson, our […]
I’m sorry to miss my Dad’s Thanksgiving turkey, but Bill and I had the best day ever, visiting Stirling Castle. I want to show you the Tapestry Studio! Together with West Dean College , they are reproducing the historic Unicorn tapestries for the Queen’s Inner hall, in the Palace. This is an extraordinary craft. Up to […]
Today Bill and I figured out how to get around, for the next few days. The terrible traffic and impossible parking situation dissuaded us from renting a car. We visited the train station, and made plans for tomorrow, but there wasn’t enough time today for a train venture. So, we took the bus to Rosslyn. […]
Our hosts at Optos were informative and friendly, giving us a look at what is coming in the future, for this wonderful technology. I tried to capture some of the flavor of our visit with photos, but it just isn’t the same without hearing everything in Scottish. The doctors with us were from all over […]
In November 2012, Bill and I were invited to the factory where the Optomap retinal scanner was designed and is now produced. Unexpectedly, we were invited to go back this year! So, Bill and I are heading to Edinburgh again. The Optomap technology is revolutionizing our retinal practice, and we look forward to sharing experiences with […]
It’s funny how something is really, really important to you…until it isn’t. This is very apparent with children, who take everything so seriously – the world will end if they don’t get to go to this thing, or have that thing. Then they change their mind. I remember this time…no, I won’t go there. But […]
Tapering is a term in running which refers to reducing the workload as you approach a race – to be fresh to do your best. It is a difficult period for most runners, because you get anxious that you will lose ground when you are not actively training. I am currently starting to taper for […]