A lacey idea

This is a picture taken by a friend, Rebecca Schmidt, of waves rolling back on the shores of Jericoacoara. I think it would convert nicely into a fun free form lace pattern. I'll add it to my project list ;)

Socks rock!

This is my first pair of socks to knit. I finished them in January and I love them more than I thought it possible to love a pair of socks. I never had the need for socks and didn't understand the obsession with knitting them until I moved to a city that has a decent public transportation system, and weather that requires them.

Although there were a few bumps in the beginning of the project*, I really enjoyed this pattern overall. They fit so well I will probably knit another pair using it.

*A note about the pattern: there are some pretty significant changes which caught me off guard and caused some frogging. Check the pattern corrections online before you start.

Comfy Socks by:Ulli S. Shibuya

New business cards

We went to SXSW interactive this past weekend. It was a great time as always. I made some business cards with my Gocco to hand out while I was there.

Poster board

Made from an old poster frame, old moving boxes, spray mount, and fabric and ribbon scraps. The brown ribbon on the side is for things I don't want to poke a hole in. If I made another one of these I would use cork instead of the boxes. I think it would hold the pins better.

French Press Cozy

This is currently keeping my coffee very warm. I used buttons I had lying around to fasten it, but I would like to put some chunky dark wooden buttons on when I get around to it. I like the fact that the stripes are so close together in color. I think I will try that again somewhere else.

French Press Cozy by:Derek & Lauren