Paper Tiger

knitting, baking, and reading in Norway


spring

  • april (snow) showers

    It was starting to get springlike around here – well, enough for the temps to reach near 10ºC / 50ºF with lots of sunny days, melting most of the snow. But today brought fresh snow, perfectly normal here in northern Norway at this time of year! Spring comes late. The days are growing long, though… Continue reading

  • lately

    There’s been a lot going on behind the scenes for me recently, and I’ll share more about that soon, but in the meantime, here are some things I’ve been up to lately: I started a pair of socks with some of the new Arne & Carlos sock yarn from Regia. I’ve never been one for self-patterning… Continue reading

  • updates and miscellany

    I went to the Ballard Locks today in search of signs of spring and found some early blooms! I may love winter, but I can’t help but look forward to the start of cherry blossom season every year. I baked some shortbread cookies a few days ago and frosted them with lavender buttercream. They turned out pretty… Continue reading