I did a little shopping last weekend. It started with looking for a warm weather-appropriate yarn for the Vertex Cardi in the Spring 2013 IK. But it didn’t end there. I’m happy to report I did find a yarn for Vertex. It’s Misti Alpaca Tonos Pima Silk in the Berry Rich colorway. It’s subtly variegated […]
sweaters
If at first you don’t succeed
I started Elisbeth back in August. I made great progress and quickly knitted through a skein and a half. It looked like it might be larger than what I needed. I measured and yep – too big. So it sat. And sat. And sat. Then I realized that the design looks very similar to a […]
And now for that red yarn…
A couple weeks back I fessed up that I was craving some sweater knitting. I even teased you with some red yarn earmarked for a project for me. In true fashion, I chose and re-chose the project. Then, last Tuesday, Bonne Marie Burns came out with a new cardi – Elisbeth – and I fell […]
St Brigid: FO
alternatively entitled, the post that took 3 years to write It’s finally done, and I find myself at a loss for words. I’ve been done for a full week now, and I still can’t quite believe that it’s true. I knit St. Brigid There were many false starts (including one I never documented). I’m not […]
I think I can I think I can…
After a marathon knitting session yesterday, and a marathon seaming session this morning, all that’s left is the hood. I’m feeling a big relief now that: the sleeves are knit the sleeve caps fit the saddles are knit and look good i’ve tried it on without the use of pins and it still fits! i […]
Now with 100% Front
I did it! I got through the front! i’m a little curvy since i’m still unblocked And damn if it doesn’t feel good. For the first time on this project, I feel like it’s completely doable. Not just if-I-hope-and-pray-and-don’t-have-to-rip-back-too-much-or-f-up-the-armholes-or-the-front-split. A couple details: front split I’m giving enough detail so someone else could copy me if […]