My first FO of the year (and let’s not focus on the fact that my last FO was a pair of socks four months ago). Pattern: Arbutus by Jane Richmond Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! bought at Rhinebeck 2010 Mods: The pattern was written for DK but the Bugga is heavy sock weight. I changed […]
FOs
FO: Coupling socks
A pair of socks in under a month! That’s a rarity for me. I figured out a few keys to making it work. If there’s a part that will be hard to do on the train (e.g. turning the heel) make sure I get it done at home so I don’t delay. No surprise here […]
FO: Sweet Dreams Shawl
subtitled: the most beautiful thing I’ve ever knitted This project is pure love. The pattern, the lace, the yarn, the beads, the photography. Sweet Dreams Shawl by Boo Knits Black Bunny Fibers Superwash Merino Classic in City of Roses 6/0 seed beads – clear, silver-lined, applied with crochet hook. Just over an ounce I love […]
FO: Wingspan
I enjoyed knitting the pattern and I love the FO. The movement of the stripes combined with the color changes of the yarn are a great match. The yarn however. The yarn was…not fun to knit. I didn’t like its loosely spun texture. I’m glad I motored through though because I love the end result. […]
FO: Zuzu’s Petals
I love this cowl! And it’s FO #3 for sock yarn in 2012. Only one more to go for my Maryland Sheep and Wool goal. Pattern: Zuzu’s Petals by Carina Spencer Yarn: Sliver Moon Farms Fingering Superwash in Orchid, held double (bought at Rhinebeck 2006. stash yarn – YEAH!) Needles: 1 24″ Knit Picks Options […]
FO: grey jacquard socks
Started a measly three months ago (snark) I happily bound off for these socks last night. Pattern: Toe Up Slip Stitch Heel by Wendy Johnson (PDF link) Yarn: Jo-Ann Sensations Soles & More Needles: 1-24″ Knit Picks US #1 (2.25 mm), magic looped Mods: to accommodate my shapely calves, I added calf sts along the […]