The shawl is finished and on its way to the bride! Since it’s a surprise, pics and the post are behind the cut.
FOs
FO: Unbiased
pattern my own yarn springwater fiber workshop handdyed wool silk bought at MDSW 2005 (yay for stashbusting) needles US #8 / 5.0 mm knitpicks options, plus a size H crochet hook for the crochet cast on techniques crochet cast on, suspended bind off. the edges look pretty similar, but not identical. the suspended bindoff retained […]
FO: dragon scarf
I wasn’t kidding the other day when I said I was trying to be more focused with the number of projects I had going at once. While there’s no chance I’ll become a one-project knitter, I am going to try to be more deliberate and committed about what I knit. I like the process, but […]
FO: Lacy Skirt with Bows
pattern Lacy Skirt with Bows by Kat Coyle in Greetings from Knit Cafe yarn Claudia’s Handpainted Linen in Plumicious (3.5 skeins) pattern thoughts The pattern is great as is. My mods were just to suit my own personal knitting preferences. This was my first time knitting a skirt and can I tell you? Knitting a […]
FO: Socks That Rock Kneehighs
yarn: Socks That Rock medium weight in Rocktober pattern: My own basic toe-up using Judy’s Magic Cast On, a wrapped, short row heel, calf increases in the center back, spread 2 sts apart (approx every inch), k2, p1 ribbing, and the Evelyn Clark Leaf Lace Shawl Bind-off. Look how pretty that bind off is! needles: […]
FO: Calla Coasters
As soon as I saw a pic of the Calla Coasters from the purl bee I knew I had to make them. yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in White fabric backing: Amy Butler Lotus in the Clay Temple Garland print pattern: Calla Coasters both knit and crochet, as well as 2 of my own crocheted […]