If straight stockinette is mindless knitting, then I’m feeling the need for something more challenging. I find myself yearning for intricate cables or frilly lace. Or interesting decreases that make up pretty patterns. Last week I came across Bergère de France’s site. They have quite a few free patterns on their site! For babies, kids, […]
Weekend Update
I had a great weekend! The weather was gorgeous, wasn’t it? Friday I went into the city (New York, that is). I hung out in the village, had dinner at a Cuban restaurant, did a little shopping. I even found something for my secret pal! I didn’t get home until almost 4 am though. I […]
Murphy’s Laws of Knitting
I’ve been a bit cynical and sarcastic lately (have you noticed?), so I compiled this list. Feel free to leave comments with any additions… Your sweater gauge is directly proportional (but never equal) to your knitted swatch The straight needle size you need is invariably the one missing its mate Woven in ends only poke […]
A Little Short
Smooch is progressing nicely. I’m almost done with the decreases leading to the waist. I have only 2 more rows to go, but I just couldn’t keep my eyes open. Have you ever fallen asleep while knitting? It’s OK to lie and say yes to make me feel better. I’m almost through 1 hank of […]
Cotton Steeking Adventures
A few of you have mentioned that you were interested in how I steeked my cotton Mission Falls tank so here ya go… I started out by pin fitting the tank on my body: Once I got a good fit all around (it took a bit of tweeking), I carefully took it off to make […]
Poncho and Tank #2
So I finally did it. I succumbed to the draw of Colinette. I knew it was going to happen sooner or later. The past few LYS visits have always included fondling of the Colinette. While at Sophie’s this weekend I spotted a shawl she had made up in Colinette and Berocco Cotton Twist. I loved […]