The Knit Geek

Just a heads up that I have several types of this fabric available through my auctions right now. Some of these are a bit hard to find, so if you like this sort of stuff, check it out!

Why is it that I can never have just one project? I now have 4 WIPs on needles in my bags….no, wait – 5. I am so tangled and scattered, I don’t know what to work on more! One project is briefly on hold as I wait for circular needles I had to order, due [...]

I made this top this week, and think it turned out okay. I am still new to making tops, so my finishing is not always brilliant, but it’s only a matter of time and practice. I chose this pattern because I like stylish clothes that don’t accentuate my imperfections, and thought this would be ideal. [...]

I have made three pairs of these pants for my son, but the most recent pair is my favorite. Not only is it Spongebob Squarepants, but it came out the best (practice makes perfect), and I even made the matching top this time! This was my first sewn top, and it gave me a bit [...]

Imagine my surprise and delight last night when we were watching 30Rock, one of my absolute favorite shows, and Kenneth the Paige is shown talking to Tracy Jordan and knitting a bikini FOR HIS GRANDMOTHER. I had tears in my eyes, I laughed so hard. It was just so great! The night before, hubby and [...]

I am on a skinny scarf kick. We watch a lot of German television programs, and they are quite popular wardrobe staples for many of the hip, young, female characters, so I had to have one. Then two, and then three. And now I’m working on number four. I just love doubling up pretty yarns [...]

I was fortunate enough to get three huge boxes of fabric for free from a local freecycle, and of these three boxes, at least one box worth is various colors of ‘knit suede’. I had no idea what it was even, but then a trip to the local Rag Shop opened my eyes. It is [...]

This is my first ‘official’ Knit Geek blog post. I know you’re excited…don’t try to deny it. I love sewing and knitting, and finding cool, unique fabrics. I sell some things on eBay, mostly interesting, but some great staple type fabrics and yarns as well. I have no professional training, and just sort of muddle [...]