So the design juices have been flowing and last Wednesday I could not sleep so I cast on a new thing. Let me introduce the Cattrack Cowl. Perfect mix of yarn and pattern.
Many of you might be watching the cowl craze sweep the internet. Back in November, I knit a giant swatch [...]
Pattern: A Hat fit for a Boyfriend by Stephanie Nicole Raveled hereYarn: Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted 1/2 skein (100g/216 yds) in Black. (100% merino wool)Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) Knitpick’s Interchangeables.
Mods: This pattern was super easy it was so hard to change anything. The pattern as written finishes at the tip of the [...]
The sock decided since it had traveled this far across the country that it would stop for a dip. It was enjoying the warmth compared to its birthplace up in the cold wet pacific northwest. Here in Texas it is pleasant and warm. It makes a wool sock feel that it is [...]
Pattern: Fiona Baby Sundress (pdf) by Staci Perry Raveled hereYarn: Lion Brand Cotton Ease 1.7 skeins (100grams / 207yards) 50% Cotton /50% AcrylicNeedles: Crystal Palace US 7
Mods: I did not do a CC or the i-cord straps. Plus I forgot my cable needle and had to improvise.
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Look at those rain drops just hanging out.
So Bud came for 2 days of her Spring Break and I roped her into posing in her Cardigan for Arwen / Christmas present 07 / Big Green Monster. I know a few of your have heard me harrumphing about this project and that I was super [...]
No you did not miss the FO posting of Wicked. She has been done and worn 4 days this week since she was finished. Basically she was worn every day that she was not drying from being blocked. I just had a minor problem with lighting. Monday was beautiful, but the [...]
I have 2 FOs to show you today. Hopefully I can add the Big Green Monster to this pile before the weekend ends. My goal is Sunday night when bud gets on the plane back to SpoVegas.
In order of completion,
Pattern: Firebrick mittens (ravelry link)Yarn: Mountain Colors 4/8’s Wool Colorway: Ruby River 1/2 [...]
This was hard. I needed this finished object and I worked for it. Man it is not good to be without an actually finished object for this long. Hopefully this new month will be better. So here is my new years project started 31 days and 12 hours before its finish [...]
Churchable is trying to fix the silver brick, which is what he did while I knit a hat.
Since churchable was going skiing and I had slipped two balls of yarn in his stocking for Christmas destine to be a ski hat, I knew I had to whip up a hat super quick. After knitting [...]
Edited to add: Don’t forget I will be in Seattle for till Wednesday
The sun was shining but the air was brisk and clear yesterday. It was so lovely. Unfortunately we stayed within the confines of our friend’s house working on this.
The weekend has been a bit busier with a [...]