My anticipation for MDSW multiplies each year. You know the feeling you got as a kid the night before vacation? Yeah…that’s what I’ve felt all week. Christy and I must have sent 20 emails to each other 20 emails since Monday. I put together a list last year of tips and advice if you haven’t […]
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Heidi
After working on this for a week I’ve decided this design is indeed Heidi (Lisa in Chicago — thanks for the suggestion!) I’ve knit the yoke a couple times now. I’ve changed gauge twice, and decided to give more ease in the top. Here’s where I am now. I’m really happy so far. I’ve pinned […]
Is This Gonna Work?
So I thought about it all day yesterday and decided to take Jayme’s advice and prewash a skein. Here’s the before and after It definitely fluffed up. When it came out of the washing machine it was all stuck to itself and I was sure I was going to have to throw it away. But […]
Leaps of Faith
When I was in grade school I made a lot of my clothing. I think I started around the sixth grade. I don’t even remember a time when I didn’t know how to sew, or even learning how to sew. My mom is an excellent seamstress and she was thrilled to have a willing pupil. […]
FO: Somewhat Cowl
Can I tell you guys how much I LOVE this sweater! The yarn, the fit, the fact that it got done in 2 weeks. Two Weeks! Specs Pattern Somewhat Cowl by Wendy Bernard Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed in a fabulous sage with bits of kelly green and roasted pumpkin Mods Lots! Silky Tweed’s gauge […]
I Can Get Used To This
So yeah, it’s still all Saffy all the time. cardigan fronts always look so tiny to me! Yarn Thoughts I’ve now knit a full ball of yarn (just over 100 yards). They’re not kidding when they warn you about the dye coming off on your hands. Look! After I realized how much dye was on […]