
I woke up to such exciting news yesterday: Kay finished her Logalong sweater! And it’s a beauty. (Back story here.) Which is likely what reminded me that my Log Cabin Mitts pattern is a great holiday-weekend project, whether you need something portable for travel or an addictive little something to get into (and scrounge leftovers for) on a quiet weekend at home.
Here’s a longish Elsewhere for the long weekend—
— Never have so many people sent me the same link: ‘Knitting is coding’ and yarn is programmable in this physics lab (NYT link) (thx, everyone!)
— Makers of color: Have you responded to Jen Hewett’s survey for her upcoming book? Just a few days left …
— Settle in for this one: Anni Albers on How to Be an Artist
— I always love reading about the birth of a new yarn
— Obsessed with these scrappy quilted jackets here and here
— Canadian councilwoman calls out gender disparity at city council, one stitch at a time — you can see the disparity better here (thx, DG)
— And yes to baby animals in sweaters (but they are planning to pay for photos, right?) (thx, Jen)
On a totally different front, I’ll be reading the Wikipedia short history of Memorial Day, which — as with just about everything — is more rich and complicated than I recall knowing. And we’re planning to dust off Ken Burns’ Civil War documentary this weekend, which I’ve only ever seen bits of.
However you’re passing the weekend, wherever you are, I wish you the best — and I’ll see you back here next week!
IN SHOP NEWS: The butterscotch Porter Bin is back in stock, along with the new olive/army Town Bag I’m so thrilled you’re all loving! And all the other lovely goodies, of course.
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Great links! Thank you.
Those quilted jackets are lovely, and pretty much the same thing that Sandra Johnson (@SandraJohnsonDesigns on IG) has been doing for years. She’s even created a pair of pants from an old quilt, as well. She’s a tremendous designer. Check out her feed when you get a chance.
Yep, I’m a fan! Have linked to her jacket and pants in previous Elsewhere, but she always warrants a mention!
Thanks, Karen, for including the piece about the Canadian councilwoman who is recording gender disparity with her knitting stitches – so great!
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