After many unsuccessful tries yesterday, I found a stitch pattern I love. I tried variations of feather and fan, I tried stitch patterns that make waves longways, and I considered trying a modular knitting approach. Finally, I came across the Corona Pattern Stitch from the Reader’s Digest Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stitches. The […]
Month: May 2005
Forecast: Rainy, Chance of Knitting
Well ladies, I may actually get to knit this weekend! Ahhh…those are some beautiful words, lemme tell ya. In the 2 weeks since I returned from MDSW I’ve knit exactly this much. I’ve always known I need to knit, but this is the longest period of knit-less time I’ve had since I can remember. And […]
So yeah, I’m here
Phew! It’s been a busy couple weeks around here, and sadly very little of it has been yarn-related. Work has hit an all-time busy high but I can’t really complain. Busy means we’re bringing in business. But, getting up at 5am all week and not stopping except for eating breaks can put a real damper […]
MDSW
Kate and Kim asked me for tips or advice on MDSW. While I’ve only gone once, I thought I’d write it up here in case it could help any others. Prepare by writing down the kinds of projects you have in mind, yardage and gauge needed. Or, if you’ve been on the lookout for any […]