Oh how nice it is to not be knitting something cabley, heavy, and green. My fingers have been aching for something different. I really thought I’d want to start some colorwork mitts I’ve been coveting, but after getting back from Rhinebeck, this little scarf was just begging to be knit. I have to admit that […]
shawls, scarves and cowls
FO: Chemo Cap
This ended up being a very quick little project. Specs: Yarn Rowan Calmer, about 150 yards Needles 5.5mm Knit Picks Options Pattern Chemo Cap from Knitting for Peace Thoughts & Mods My favorite part of the hat is the spiral top. I’m a sucker for a spiral top hat. The pattern called for sport weight […]
FO: Briar Rose Duo
A Couple More Purchases
I lied. There was one more purchase I made at Rhinebeck. It’s Briar Rose Fibers Sonoma (80% wool 20% flax). I was drawn to the creamy flecks of flax and the gentle gradations of color. It’s just one hank — enough for a generous pair of mitts (up to the elbow). I’m doing them fingertip […]
Watercolor Legwarmers
All along I thought I’d use a stitch pattern and a single color, but when I sat down and thought about them I kept coming back to colorwork. I wanted something subtle, so at first I thought I’d just alternate between 2 colors to get a really muted, shaded effect. I started drawing out little […]
Scarf Sunday
It’s funny how much pleasure I can get out of a little scarf. I’m so happy with how this turned out. Details Pattern Mistake Rib: CO 23. Every Row: *K2 P2* to last 3 sts, K2 P1. Slip first stitch of each row knitwise. Yarn Knit Picks Decadence 100% Superfine Alpaca in Winter Berry. 2 […]