I know it’s been all garments all the time around here lately, but that changed this week when I decided to wind my 15 Color Rainbow skein. I bought this yarn back in October and thought I’d wind it up and knit on it while at Rhinebeck. But then I didn’t and so it […]
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A few more Christmas break WIPs
I did a lot of knitting – and casting on – this week. I let myself knit on whatever I wanted to work on. No worries about what I should work on or what I need to work on – just what I wanted to work on. Mini-Skein Blender Socks I got through the second color and started […]
A couple Christmas break WIPs
I started my Christmas vaca with a few new WIPs. Shaw Hill I was concerned about knitting with such a big needle but it’s been fun – and quick progress isn’t hard to be happy about. The dye has rubbed off on everything it touches though – my hands and the cuffs of my sleeves […]
Sock WIP Hall of Shame
I’ve been so focused on Rhinebeck knitting that I’ve hardly looked at anything else. Last night, while looking for something to cure my knitting ennui I checked all my WIPs. 9 pairs of socks. 9 pairs of socks that I cast on in excitement. 9 pairs of socks that I’d love to wear this fall. […]
Cast On Mania Day 5: Medallion Lace Socks
I wanted a different type of sock pattern on the needles for my final cast on, and these socks fit the bill. I like working the lace but there’s enough rhythm to the pattern that I don’t have to check the chart much. It’s a big repeat – 28 rounds – so what you see […]
Cast On Mania Day 3: Regia Jacquard Socks
After yesterday’s sock, I knew I needed a simple, grab-and-go sock on the needles. This yarn has been singing at me ever since I got it last month. They’re my colors (look – they almost match the blog) and I love the easy care of Regia. I’m doing my typical toe-up with Wendy’s slip stitch […]