I know, I know. Christmas just ended, so why am I crocheting an ornament? One of my goals is to have a Christmas tree decorated with all handmade ornaments. Knowing my track record, I figure I better get started now … Continue reading
Goodness, I can hardly believe this day is here. Yes, I had to start from scratch when I messed up at one point, but still. Nearly three years in, and she is finally done. Bunched up as she was when … Continue reading
Is it strange that I’ve had a longer relationship with you than I have with some people? That you’ve been there through all seasons, traveled with me from place to place, always a comfort? Yes, we had a few hiccups … Continue reading
Not many FOs this month, except for the lacy beret and this trio of dishcloths (they do get addicting when you can play around with color in so many ways). This is nothing more than alternate rows of single crochet … Continue reading
Pattern: Snowdrop Beret (rav link)Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash, redNeedles: US size 6 and 8 (4 and 5 mm) I finished this beret a while ago, but it sat for a couple of weeks until I felt like blocking it. No … Continue reading
Oops, three times… Whoops, make that four. The first Op Top was completed last year for #1 Girl and as I discussed before, some family members loved it and asked me to make some for them in other colors. So … Continue reading
I finished one Binding Off project earlier this month, the ribbed socks. Then I took a detour into some gifts for others, so I’m currently still in Giftland. I present the latest in Gift Knitting; these simple socks are for … Continue reading
My first Binding Off project completed! Yarn: Premier, Deborah Norville Collection, Serenity sock weightPattern: Nothing fancy, just 2×2 rib over 64 stitches, perfect for a traveling projectNeedles: US size 1 DPNs, 2.25 mm The past few days have been full … Continue reading
Pattern: My own, adapted from guidelines in Knitting Without TearsYarn: Valley Yarns Superwash DK from WEBS in Colonial Blue and SilverNeedles: US 3 DPNs (3.25 mm) Conversation, a few weeks back: “Mom, can you sew me socks?”“You mean knit you … Continue reading
It took seven years, but I finally got Elizabeth Zimmermann. I don’t know if there are any knitters who peruse the ‘net who’ve never heard of EZ. I certainly can’t remember the first time I heard the name, but she’s … Continue reading
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