I can’t believe how many people responded to my little cable needle survey. 18 comments – I think that’s a new record here! I learned a few interesting things: Knitters are ingenious – Vicki has used a nail and Kathleen has used a Q-tip! Michele mentioned that a friend uses a big plastic yarn needle […]
Month: September 2004
Cable Rebel?
I’ve tried ’em all. The common cable needle (looks like a small DPN with a valley nudged into it), cabling without a needle, and the “J” type cable needle. I really dislike the first kind. I find it hard to control and I have more trouble keeping the stitches on that type of needle. I […]
Stitch Patterns
Textured Knits I’ve been anticipating this one since it came up on my Amazon recommended list. My local Barnes & Noble had a copy so I took a look at it this weekend. I was quite underwhelmed. It’s another of those Rowan/Jaeger books with limited sizing. The designs were — “eh”. I expected more creativity […]
Long Weekend
Like most Americans, I’ve been anticipating this weekend! As an employee I’ve been looking forward to the extra day off. As a home owner I’ve been looking forward to some more progress on the house. And as a knitter I’ve been looking forward to the unofficial kick off of fall! The wool knitting will now […]
My Pretties
I got my Spirit Trail yarn. It’s lovely! I had a hard time choosing which one to keep and which ones to gift out. I ordered 3 different types of sock yarn and they’re all wonderful. The fingering weight (pinks) has 20% nylon in it for sturdy wear. The lighter weight merino (oranges) is more […]
T-5
5 days til we kick off the Gerbera Along. I haven’t been able to settle on a color combo. Yesterday, it finally hit me why I was so indecisive. The 2 color area on Gerbera — it will go right across my bust. It will not be flattering for me. I still love the design […]