As you can see, I am now the proud owner of a DIY yarn swift thanks to my very handy husband B. 🙂 For years, I had been shying away from buying beautiful hanks of yarn because I did not own a ball winder or a swift. I always thought buying balls of yarn would… Continue reading Joy of Yarn-Winding
Well, here goes nothing. This project officially marks my entry into knitting non-raglan style garments. I haven’t really felt confident enough to try it because basically, it is much like sewing, where you have several pieces that you construct together by stitching them at the seams. I’m terrible at hand-seaming, but I thought I should… Continue reading Leafy Lace Cardi
After you learn how to make a slip knot, you will need to know how to cast-on. It takes a little bit of practice, but once you get the hang of it, you will be able to do it with your eyes closed. This method of casting on is called the Long-tail Cast-On. It’s the… Continue reading Tutorial: How-to Cast On
Finished my third February Baby Sweater tonight. I used 2 skeins of Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere that were given to me by Caroline (thanks!) and I love how it knits up – substantial and warm, with a subtle sheen. This is my first baby item that isn’t knitted in a “baby” color yarn and I… Continue reading March Baby Sweater
Since I’ve shown quite a few people some knitting basics, I thought I should share them on the site as well. Here’s the first of the tutorials I will be sharing. Stay tuned for more! . . . The first step in any knitting project is making a slip knot. It can be done in… Continue reading Tutorial: Make a Slip Knot
Some of the recently purchased yarn. Top to Bottom: Bollicine Revolution in 14 (sky blue), Jo Sharp Summer DK in Sailboat, Louet Riverstone in Pewter, South West Trading Company Optimum DK in Desert, Rowan Big Wool Fusion in 01 (cloud?) I just adore these colors together. Such nice, muted earthy tones. And they all feel… Continue reading New Additions
I’ve been wanting to make one of those very stylish and hip slouchy hats for myself, but I always seem to have too many projects and never enough time. So it dawned on me this weekend: why not make some in Blythe size? After making a prototype, I was ready to go! I am having… Continue reading Slouchy Hat for Blythe
Okay, is that super-duper sweet or what? 😀 I’m so proud of myself for finishing the set: Elizabeth Zimmermann’s February Baby Sweater, with an inspired-hat (pattern from Ravelry), plus a little crocheted flower for a little extra sugary goodness, just in time for a February baby! Now that I’m pretty comfortable with the gull pattern… Continue reading February Baby Set
Ah, I finally figured out EZ’s pattern and finished my second February Baby Sweater! The second time was definitely easier than the first. I guess I was too excited and didn’t read the pattern correctly the first time and made the increases around the collar too soon. The second time around, everything started to look… Continue reading February Baby Sweater, Take Two
I am SO excited to be finally getting the Rowan New Shapes pattern book – I love the Anise jacket (shown here on the cover) and tried to make a Blythe-sized version (abandoned halfway through, boo!) over a year ago. I didn’t think I’d be knitting anything adult-sized so I never bought the book –… Continue reading Rowan New Shapes