2 balls/745 yards/5 FOs So I blocked my neckwarmer. It was too big. So I misted it well with water and encouraged the ribbing to pull in again. Hopefully I got it right this time. It’s still drying so I’ll show you all in the next day or two (assuming I actually got it right […]
Now to Block
2 balls/598 yards/5 FOs The knitting is done, the stretchy bind off is done (EZ’s sewn cast off). All that’s left is to block it. Here it is in its preblocked state, on the blocking implement (a paint can). I’ll give it a dunk tonight and it should be ready to wear this weekend. Now […]
Almost There
2 balls/588 yards/4 FOs I’m this close to finishing the neck warmer. I think I need another 1-1.5 inches to make it long enough to cover my neck down to where a zip up pullover would end. Originally I thought the right side would be the side of the ribbing that had more knit stitches, […]
Green
2 balls/515 yards/4 FOs I’m experiencing lots of blog envy lately: Cromarty envy – Hardly unique to me, but still worth mentioning. Didn’t Rachael do an amazing job? I just can’t imagine shipping it away for a few months though! Hoodie envy – Yup, I’ve got one on the needles too. But Jackie’s is done […]
Two More FOs
2 balls/515 yards/4 FOs I was finishing like a madwoman this weekend. First up, the Hooray For Me Gloves: yup, looks just like the first one in fact, they match perfectly! Specs Pattern: Marnie’s Hooray For Me Gloves Yarn: Regia Multi Effekt (the pattern said 1.5 balls but I only used one (and had about […]
Mom’s Scarf is Done!
2 balls/510 yards/4 FOs I did it! Mom’s scarf was completed Friday night. And I love it. The yarn is such a dream to work with. I highly recommend it. Specs: Yarn: 1 Hank of Tess Yarns’ Cultivated Silk & Wool Pattern: Feather and Fan. I used Jo Sharp’s pattern from Scarf Style, but really […]