I fielded a question on the Plum Dandi board this week and it reminded me of one of my knitting peeves – not realizing that row gauge matters when knitting a one piece raglan (top-down or bottom-up) It’s understandable. Row gauge isn’t critical in a lot of designs – but that’s not the case with […]
slow burn
I wrote last week that I started another project. Truthfully, I wasn’t at all convinced that this one was going to stick. I’m not even sure now. All week I looked at my tiny Elfe WIP and said “eh”. I didn’t touch it all week. But then yesterday came and the gorgeous weather just begged […]
never you mind all those WIPs
I’ve been aimless about my knitting lately. I think I’ve CO something new for the past 4? 6? weekends. Things just aren’t sticking, but I’m not giving up. Today’s latest is Elfe by Astrid Schramm. It’s a simple, top-down top made with the contiguous method. I’m excited to try it in a simple design. My plan […]
Warm weather, warm thoughts
The weather finally turned this week. The 10 day forecast has no snow and no temp going below 39°F. I even picked up a few new tops with three quarter length sleeves – something I couldn’t dream of wearing this winter. Same goes for my knitting plans – out with the thick cables, cowl necks […]
delusions aplenty
I’d been searching for Madtosh Prairie in Spectrum after I saw this awesome FO. And of course, no one had any Spectrum in stock. I finally found some at Webs last Saturday and scooped up a skein as soon as I saw it. My plan was to cast on Fragile Heart on my birthday as […]
Goals check in: mid-March
Truth be told I’ve been all over the place with my knitting so far this year. No surprise, right? So I felt like it was a good time to do a check in and see where I’m at with the goals. Here’s what I posted on January 1st, with updates if I’ve made any […]