I’m slipping in a couple of FOs just in time for the new year. Today’s is Shaw Hill by Alicia Plummer. Lotsa love for this little FO. Specs: Shaw Hill by Alicia Plummer Swans Island Bulky in Beetroot US #11s. The pattern called for 13s but I went with 11s because 1) I don’t own 13s […]
A few more Christmas break WIPs
I did a lot of knitting – and casting on – this week. I let myself knit on whatever I wanted to work on. No worries about what I should work on or what I need to work on – just what I wanted to work on. Mini-Skein Blender Socks I got through the second color and started […]
A couple Christmas break WIPs
I started my Christmas vaca with a few new WIPs. Shaw Hill I was concerned about knitting with such a big needle but it’s been fun – and quick progress isn’t hard to be happy about. The dye has rubbed off on everything it touches though – my hands and the cuffs of my sleeves […]
Five projects
Christmas vaca is almost here for me. Two glorious weeks! I know it will fly by so I’ve been planning and plotting like crazy so I can get the most out of it. I have a variety of projects planned – accessories and garments, small and large gauge, for both me and Paul. Shaw Hill […]
I think I’m gonna need another week
Unfortunately, the party is Friday. If I have any chance of finishing this I need to complete the body today. I’m not confident that’s possible. I’ll knit like crazy today but I have a good 10 inches left on the body. Not likely. I do have a Plan B but I really really really want […]
Yoke – check
I’m making decent progress on Obsidian. I made it a goal to be done with the yoke this weekend and I’m there. Phew, the party is less than 2 weeks away! Not surprisingly, I find myself daydreaming about a more intricate project – thick, cushy cables mostly. Makes sense since the lows have been in […]