0 balls/230 yards I’m making GREAT progress on mom’s scarf. Am I the only one who feels like I’ve made progress when I’m able to fold my knitting? The scarf is not 40 inches long and easily folds up. I always put my knitting to the fold test and when it comfortably folds I think […]
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Mom’s Scarf
0 balls/165 yards Well, it only took about 10 tries but I finally found a stitch pattern I like! What did I try? I started out with Indian Cross Stitch. The yarn is too heavy and the silk makes it too drapey though. Then, I tried out a few small repetitive lace patterns (like YO, […]
Kelly Socks
0 balls/145 yards They’re done. And only 2 months late! They look a little big on me but that’s because Kelly’s feet are longer than mine (she’s 10 inches taller than me!) Specs: Yankee Knitter Classic Socks Plymouth Encore Worsted (5 spi) – nice and thick for house socks 2 5mm circs Kelly – If […]
Busy Weekend
0 balls/35 yards* This Sunday I hosted the PhillyKnitters Stitch n Bitch. I squished 15 girls in the living room! Which translates to about 13 plates of baked goods (lots o’ carbs!). You see where this is going, don’t you? Let’s not discuss my eating habits yesterday. If we don’t discuss it maybe it never […]
Curse of the Station Wagon
It’s Friday. And you know what that means? There was less traffic driving to work this morning There will be more traffic driving home tonight I’ve yet to figure out how it’s possible that less people drive to work in the morning and yet there’s more traffic driving home. But it’s true. I’m happy to […]
New Sock
When I brought home my Stitches spoils Paul immediately claimed the white Sockotta as his. I’ve had some blue/tan Regia in my stash for a pair of socks for him, but he requested a tan heel and toe and the yarn defies matching! So it stays in stash. I have to thank Christy for recommending […]