At least, I’m realizing that sometimes it is for me. Looking back on last year’s knitting I realized – sometimes I start something just to see if I can. I plot and calculate, determine yarn amounts and placement. Knit a bit. And then stop. I’ve finally admitted that sometimes this is just what I need – […]
Author: jody
March goals check in
February always gets me with its short length. It’s already time to check in… Goals – 2015 Knitting Knit 6 pairs of Mystery KAL socks – I’m on schedule and finished the second sock at 5 PM yesterday – just in the knick of time. I’ll do a proper FO post but I did want […]
Friday Faves: Chevron patterns
I’ve been loving projects that use more than one color. There are lots of reasons to love these projects: great way to use up partial balls and leftovers fun excuse to use an unusual pop of color great reason to buy that pop of color (oh c’mon – I know you all love an excuse […]
FO: Lucy Cowl
I’m on a roll here with another FO (believe me this is not sustainable). Specs… Lucy Cowl by Heidi Hennessy My Rav project I used an entire kit of Pepperberry Knits Fun Size Bundle in Urbanite This was a fun little project – all stockinette in the round. The original pattern uses even stripes repeated […]
FO: Wood Hollow Mittens
I finished another project! I CO for this one on the first of the year, knit through the first mitten in a day, knit the second ribbing and then it sat for a month. Last weekend I just felt inspired and finished the rest of it. Good thing too because it’s been COLD. Specs… Wood […]
a cowl by any other name…
is probably a cape…or a capelet…or a poncho…or a shawl. I’ve been looking at accessories. Fun to make, fun to wear, quick(er) to knit up. And since it’s SO FREAKING COLD right now, keeping myself insulated is a priority. Bonus points if I can wear them at work or at home too. So riddle me […]