Tag Archives: yarn

Confession: I Fell Down in Etsy

Posted on February 20, 2014 by nerdyinplaid

And it was both a glorious and guilty week. And stressful, which led to the Etsy clicking and adding to my cart. I bought yarn even though I’m on a yarn diet, evaluated my situation, and am moving on. I … Continue reading →

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Neon Mania

Posted on February 10, 2014 by nerdyinplaid

My wardrobe consists of a lot of neutrals–black and gray are favorites–with my accessories having the color. But I wear a lot of neutral. (It’s easier for dressing and I like subdued colors.) But something is changing. I don’t know if … Continue reading →

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Yarn Reality

Posted on January 5, 2014 by nerdyinplaid

Dear Yarn, You claim to be a light fingering weight. You look like a fingering weight. However, your label gives a few things away. Only 130 yards per 50 grams? That’s 260 yards per 100 g. Frog Tree Pediboo has … Continue reading →

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Oh, the Stash

Posted on January 4, 2014 by nerdyinplaid

When I started knitting and building a stash, I told myself it was only allowed to live in one place: The Stash Trunk. I wasn’t going to start squirreling it away in odd spots, like the Yarn Harlot. It was … Continue reading →

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