I love love love this little sock! The pattern is the perfect blend of “not-just-boring-ribbing” yet “easy-enough-to-memorize” to keep it interesting. The Lorna’s Laces is such a pleasure to knit up. I wish their multi-colored hanks didn’t pool like they do. My brain just can’t handle all that uncontrollable color! As for the length, I […]
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Alright Now We’re Gettin’ Somewhere
Waving Lace Socks from IK Summer 2004 Well this is it! Third try was definitely _the_ one. Now that I’m knitting these I’m surprised I didn’t see this pattern make the blog rounds last year. The pattern is a simple repeat and makes a lovely sock! I love the little ripple effect it makes on […]
It’s Hot and Humid So Let’s Talk Sweaters
Going through the stash over the weekend got me started on Fall and Winter projects. When I wrote up my list of projects that I’m interested in I realized that the yarn just doesn’t mesh with the projects. Hence that stash sale. Since I love to make lists and jot things down, but am terrible […]
Lemons*
I came across this yarn on Sunday and decided to sell it off in the stash sale. The colors are not me and the extra bulky gauge isn’t usually my thing either. Plus, it would piss me off every time I came across it in the stash. Why? OK, here’s the story. Someone asked me […]
Stash Sale!
7/4: I just added another Silk Garden colorway, some Donegal Tweed and Dale Sisik I’ve put up a bunch of new things for sale — Noro, Rowan, Lamb’s Pride and Jamieson’s just to name a few. Go to my stash blog for pics. Sale Rules: If you see something you like, leave me a comment […]
July Goals Check In
Wow! Finally a month where I feel like I made something of my time. I did alot of ripping to get my raglan right, but it’s almost done and the top fits fabulously! So here’s where things stand with my year-long knittng plans: Clapotis est fini! A pair of gloves. St. Brigid Mariah Still not […]