In the spring of 2024 after we got back from Arizona, I wove a set of dish towels on my floor loom (blog post with photos is here). When I was finished there was a lot of warp yarn left that I did not want to waste. I tied the yarn ends loosely so theyContinue reading “Tied on Towels”
Author Archives: Meg Hanson
Sock Machine Gnome
Many years ago I saw images of antique circular sock knitting machines. I have always thought they were a cool, interesting part of history. In the last few years I have been knitting socks and learning about sock construction, but it takes me a long time to make one pair. I would like to makeContinue reading “Sock Machine Gnome”
Red Bandana Cowl
My sister Betsy used to have a lightweight scarf that she used like a bandana, wrapped around her face and tied in the back for outdoor winter activities. It was a gift from our great aunt when she was in high school many years ago. The scarf was accidentally left behind at a skating rink,Continue reading “Red Bandana Cowl”
Fall Fiber Day 2024
Saturday, September 28, was fall Fiber Day at the Ellison’s sheep farm in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. I love, love, love Fiber Day. You never know what the weather is going to be for Fiber Day, but you do know there will be amazing people doing cool things. Joanie and Dave are wonderful and generous hostsContinue reading “Fall Fiber Day 2024”
Scotland Trip Part 4 – London and Back Home
This post is the forth and last about our trip to Scotland and England in July, which happened because my husband got tickets to the final round of the British Open golf tournament at Troon. So many things have happened since then. It is already fall, and I am glad to be wrapping up thisContinue reading “Scotland Trip Part 4 – London and Back Home”
Scotland Part 3 – Edinburgh
This post is the third in a series about our trip to Scotland in July, which came about because my husband got four tickets to the final round of the British Open golf tournament at Troon. It seems like ages ago already, good thing I took notes about what we did each day. My firstContinue reading “Scotland Part 3 – Edinburgh”
Scotland Part 2 – Outlander Tour & Sites
I am a big fan of the Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon, as well as the TV series adapted from the books. It is a saga involving romance, action, drama, history, and time travel, with a strong female character. The basic premise is that Claire, a British WWII combat nurse who is on vacation withContinue reading “Scotland Part 2 – Outlander Tour & Sites”
Scotland Part 1 – Glasgow
Three weeks after returning from a Danube River cruise trip this summer, we set off for Scotland. It is unheard of for us to go on two big trips back to back. We did not intend for this to happen, but sometimes you have to say Yes. The river cruise trip had already been plannedContinue reading “Scotland Part 1 – Glasgow”
Sophie Scarf
After we got back from our Danube River cruise trip, I was looking for a one skein pattern to knit using the orangish yarn I bought in Germany. I decided to try the Sophie Scarf pattern which has been popular lately. This is a shallow triangle shaped scarf with I-cord on the sides that isContinue reading “Sophie Scarf”
Danube River Cruise Vacation Part 6: Budapest and Getting Home
This post is the sixth, and last, in a series about the Danube River Cruise vacation we recently went on with Wayne’s two sisters and their husbands. Click here for the link to Part 1: Planning and Getting to Munich. Click here for the link to Part 2: Our Day in Munich. Click here for the link to PartContinue reading “Danube River Cruise Vacation Part 6: Budapest and Getting Home”
Yarns from the Lake 