I raided my and my mother’s stash piles for some recent knitting projects.
I finished what I’m calling the butterfly sweater for my daughter-in –law. The original pattern called for a front panel that we decided we didn’t like so she’s using a shawl pin to close it. 
It’s definitely not something to wear when feeding blackberries to Meira. 
I’ve been on a cowl/neckwarmer kick. I’ve made four easy ones –one for Marina, 
the Tangerine Tango designer, one for me, 
and one for each of my sons. 
I’m now working on two more for me, one easy in a slanted -loop stitch and the other more complicated in a seashell pattern. 
Lydia wanted a large infinity scarf that would wrap around two or three times but I figured it would be spring before I finished it, so we found one at the mall.
I have a magenta cable pullover waiting for its front and sleeves, and some green yarn seeking a pattern. There’s a needlepoint pillow kit hidden in the back of my project cupboard to tackle– all in good time!
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I was a journalist (Danbury News-Times, Ct), before becoming a teacher, and continue to write for professional journals. I have written several study guides for Penguin Books and write for Education Update, a newspaper based in New York City. (www.educationupdate.com). I’ve interviewed many authors, college presidents, and scientists. I wrote “The Kentucky Derby’s Forgotten Jockeys” for Smithsonian Magazine's website, www.smithsonian.com. (April, 2009). Two essays have been published in book anthologies; one for Wisdom of Our Mothers, (Familia Books) and the other in “College Search and Parent Rescue: Essay for Parents by Parents of College-Going Students.” (St. Martin’s Press).
I was a middle school Language Arts teacher for more than 10 years and have just completed a five year grant position under No Child Left Behind in Newark, NJ public schools.
I have three children, two daughters-in law, two grandsons, and one grandchild due in August, 2011. I’m an avid cyclist, knitter, cook, and reader. I love theater, museums, and yoga.
the Tangerine Tango designer, one for me, 
and one for each of my sons. 
I love that butterfly sweater. How super that you made it all from stash yarn.
Thanks– it took ages because I made other things in-between, like baby sweaters!
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 4:33 PM, cyclingrandma
Love the expression “stash yarn.” Not being a knitter, it’s new to me. I have stash note cards and stash candles but nothing as intriguing as stash yarn!
Funny– it’s a common concept I guess that can apply to anything we tend to hoard!
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 4:46 PM, cyclingrandma
I used to save fabric but I gave most of it away. Haven’t sewed anything in years.
Nor have I except aprons for the daughters in laws and grandkids.
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM, cyclingrandma
I love aprons!
Not sure Vista did one– will have to see– cool to have one w/ the TT logo!
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 5:21 PM, cyclingrandma
Yes. Would go well with the food theme!
You are a woman with many talents: all artistic! How about a new book called, “Stash Yarns in History: the true story of Lisa’s recycling efforts for family gifts.” If you start now you could publish it in time for holiday shopping, 2013!
Thanks- think it would have limited readership- but open to new ideas!
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 5:41 PM, cyclingrandma
I never did get into knitting, crocheting, needle point, etc I can’t help wondering if I missed out on something!
Never to late to learn! I love it! And it relieves stress too.
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 6:29 PM, cyclingrandma
I agree that it has a calming effect. Recently I started crocheting a cowl scarf for myself. I got hooked (pardon the pun). My present project is a poncho and I’ve been thinking that I might even knit myself a cardigan. Knitting for children is a lot of fun because you finish each project quickly.
Yes, that’s true. Thanks for all the likes! Enjoy your projects.
On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 2:02 PM, cyclingrandma
Nice job Lisa! I keep saying I’m going to learn to knit… but here I sit. :-p
Never too late!
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 7:30 PM, cyclingrandma
Beautiful work. I don’t know how you do it.
I like the idea of doing a number of smaller projects – like writing some shorter pieces as a break from a novel.
Agree! Good analogy!
On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 7:28 PM, cyclingrandma