This shawl took over my knitting life – I finished it in just 2 weeks. Mrs. Tumnus Shawl in Schaefer Anne 4.0 mm ChiaoGoo needles for the body, cast on with a 5.0 mm. All those twisted stitches and ptbls begged for a sharp needle. I started out with an Addi Turbo but switched to […]
Cast On Mania Day 5: Medallion Lace Socks
I wanted a different type of sock pattern on the needles for my final cast on, and these socks fit the bill. I like working the lace but there’s enough rhythm to the pattern that I don’t have to check the chart much. It’s a big repeat – 28 rounds – so what you see […]
Cast On Mania Day 4: Fiber Optics Paint Box Shawl
Day 4 brought some creativity. I knew I wanted to use my Fiber Optics Paint Box but I wasn’t sure for what. I tried several shawls – Now In A Minute, Lintilla and Baktus – but none were right for just 450 yards. I had 2 requirements – garter stitch (I love how it looks […]
Cast On Mania Day 3: Regia Jacquard Socks
After yesterday’s sock, I knew I needed a simple, grab-and-go sock on the needles. This yarn has been singing at me ever since I got it last month. They’re my colors (look – they almost match the blog) and I love the easy care of Regia. I’m doing my typical toe-up with Wendy’s slip stitch […]
Cast On Mania Day 2: Tara Socks
For today’s project, I went decidedly different and chose the Tara socks by Janneke Maat. The twisted stitches and cables were a perfect fit for the BitsyKnits Sock82me yarn that I got at Rhinebeck 2012. The yarn is great for cables – 8 plies make it a beautiful, round yarn and give it wonderful stitch […]
Cast On Mania Day 1: Varjo
I had to start Cast On Mania with my favorite purchase from Maryland Sheep & Wool – my magenta Neighborhood Fiber Company Rustic Fingering. As predicted, I started Varjo in this yarn. I started Varjo a couple months ago in a different yarn. I frogged it because the yarn – although it was a hand […]