Acornbud's Yarns

I managed to finish my singles and ply them. The finished product is now drying. The gauge is much smaller then I planned. I don't k...

Pattern: Cranberry Capelet by Thea Colman Yarn: Madelinetosh Worsted , Baltic colorway Needles: size 8 for the CO and half the turtle...

Day 11 of the Tour...I realize now in a fit of fear of failure, that I set my goals pretty low and I quickly saw that I would fall far sh...

Pookiwookie , a photo by acornbud on Flickr. The last of the Pookie Star Wars adaptations. He looks a bit like a a cross between Cousin ...

Pookiewok , a photo by acornbud on Flickr. Pattern: Pookies by Barbara Prime Yarn: Berroco Chinchilla Comments: His ears are a bit b...

I'm joining Team Rookie on Ravelry Tour de Fleece . My goals are simple. Spin 15 minutes per day during the tour. I have my Huckleberr...

Small Projects Bags for Project Spectrum , a photo by acornbud on Flickr. I got this inspiration to make at least one bag for each Project ...

DarthPookie looks a little like a black dog. I wish I had made ribbing for the front of his helmet, but after fiddling so much I decided ...

Pattern: Andrea's Shawl by Kirsten Kapur Published in Through The Loops Ravelry Store Yarn: Madelinetosh Sock, colorway Port. Hand-sp...

Pookie Jedi 2 , a photo by acornbud on Flickr. Pattern: Pookies by Barbara Prime Needles: size 4 Yarn: Cascade 220 hoodie and face, Ultr...

Intarsia in the Round, yo method. I'm not sure I got this right as I had large holes on the turns. I was able to needle felt them shut...

Knitting Totoro's tummy has always been a challenge. The easy way, knitting-wise, is to knit it separately and sew it on, but I was nev...

Awhile back I took a Shibori class from Darius Homayounpour at Kuni Island Fabrics . It was so much fun, I took it twice! The pieces have ...

Pookie Jedi , a photo by acornbud on Flickr. Pattern: Pookie by Barbara Prime Yarn: Bits and pieces. The green is Cascade SW Needle: s...

Blue is my favorite color. I have lots of blue yarn. I just have to think of a project. Is it time for St. Brigid ? What to do with all ...

Pattern: Stitch Sampler Shawl by On This Day Designs. A free Ravelry download ! This a well written and very forgiving pattern. I occasi...

Annis , a new ending. My shawl curled something fierce, which is not so unexpected for stockinette. This shawl is knit from the lace up and...

Pattern: Patricia by Debbi Stone from The Stitches of My Life Designs, free Ravelry download. A nice easy, fast knit-up. The challenge wa...

Number 2 sister and her extended family came for a visit and they were lucky to get some sun before the deluge. The last week or so has bee...