I’m slipping in a couple of FOs just in time for the new year. Today’s is Shaw Hill by Alicia Plummer. Lotsa love for this little FO. Specs: Shaw Hill by Alicia Plummer Swans Island Bulky in Beetroot US #11s. The pattern called for 13s but I went with 11s because 1) I don’t own 13s […]
FOs
FO: Peppermint Wish Shawl
Another week, another lace shawl off the needles. Don’t expect this to be a regular thing around here – I have no others waiting in the wings. Pattern Lilac Wish Lace Shawl by Alina Appasov Yarn Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud in the Peppermint colorway. I believe this color is discontinued. KAL Use It or Lose […]
FO: Mrs. Tumnus Shawl
This shawl took over my knitting life – I finished it in just 2 weeks. Mrs. Tumnus Shawl in Schaefer Anne 4.0 mm ChiaoGoo needles for the body, cast on with a 5.0 mm. All those twisted stitches and ptbls begged for a sharp needle. I started out with an Addi Turbo but switched to […]
FO: Palm Beach Socks
I finished another pair of socks yesterday – my second pair of the year. In case you didn’t hear me – in 4 months I’ve finished as many socks as I did all of last year. Woot! The deets: Pattern: Wendy Knits Toe-Up Slip Stitch Heel (66 sts) Yarn: Black Bunny Fibers Wool Nylon Sock […]
FO: Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch
Stash usage abounds with this little project. Pattern: Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch by HeartStrings Yarn: Louet Gems Pearl bought at Stitches 2005! Beads: Silver-lined clear beads (also from stash) Needle: 3.25mm circular, magic loop my project on Ravelry First, I started with stash yarn I got at Stitches 2005. Bought in a Stitches-induced hysteria when […]
An FO and a whole lotta CO
It’s been a busy couple of weeks around here – lots of cooking, lots of casting on and even another FO. First, the FO – a pair of socks for Paul. Pattern: My basic toe-up recipe – 10/24/36; used Wendy’s toe-up slip stitch heel. Awesome heel – no picking up of stitches. Used a 2×1 […]