The Pursuit of Craftiness

There is so much to see in Japan - just don't forget to look up! The signs are amazing. The one above is for a restaurant that specializes in globe...

I am luckily enough to be married to a very stylish man who loves pocket squares. In Takayama, we happened upon a kimono shop that also sold packs ...

I have a new hat with which I am thoroughly besotted. I knitted Alex Tinsley's Boundless in Penumbra (65% mohair, 35% nylon) in Marigold. It is del...

Today, I bring you a quick interview with Alex Tinsley, of Dull Roar and Bombazine, and the designer of Boundless. If you're not familiar with Alex...

As I'm sure you all know by now, I have a soft spot for felines.  If you're a fan of cats, Japan is a fantastic place to visit, with cat-themed art...

Hello there!  It has been an awfully long time since I posted – but so much has been going on! By way of a brief catch-up, here’s what I’ve been up...

If you wait until the last minute, it only takes a minute. I made some draw-string sweater sack project bags today when I probably should have bee...

  Spring Festival (otherwise known as Chinese New Year) kicks off next week, and decorations are for sale on nearly every street corner.  Since I ...

Yep, those are whole dried chickens in a confused pile, right in front of a display of Pelligrino and Perrier. In the weeks leading up to Chinese N...

I have fallen back in love with a WIP. It's kismet - the color, the staghorn cable, and the nice big needles are making me so happy. And, I am rock...

As an update for long-time readers of the "f.o. friday" series, I'm expanding my definition of an f.o. to include finished objects that aren't knit...

On Boxing Day, I went on an East London adventure with the one and only Sweater Spotter! Highlights included the imposing edifice above with its wo...