We've had a tough couple of weeks around here. Nonstop viruses and upper respiratory infections, tons of (non-knitting) deadlines, the dreaded TAX SEASON, and general mayhem have all contributed to me falling behind on this blog. However, I have been working very hard on my actual knitting, and I am …
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On Teaching the Middle Ages in a Postmodern World
Right now I am teaching a course I developed a few years ago called "Perspectives on Islam in the Age of Dante." It offers a glimpse into the Middle Ages with a unique twist: the European perspective on Islam, both negative and positive, as well as medieval Muslim perspectives on their own religion …
Bayberry
Last week I posted about my knitting slump, and how a beautiful ball of yarn and an interesting stitch broke me out of it. In the last week I finished up a hat using this yarn and stitch pattern, and I wanted to show it here. I'm calling it "Bayberry" because the beautiful soft greens and rusts …
Breaking the Slump
Ok, I admit it. I'm in a bit of a knitting slump right now. I can't say it's a design slump, exactly: I have tons of ideas floating around in my head. But the knitting aspect of it has got me down. This is due to a number of things, not the least that I have been really ill for 13 straight weeks. …
Sneak Peek
Here is a quick sneak peek of my latest design in the works! It's a shawl-collar cardigan with some interesting construction details. More to follow soon! …