Another day, another technique. This time, twisted stitches and beads. I knew I wanted to try a beaded sock but I was unsure of the pattern. I came across Twinkling Trellis and then Snicket popped up on my friends’ activity. I combined the intersecting diamonds of Travelling Trellis with the twisted stitches of Snicket. I’m […]
CO Mania Day 3
Up next is a pair of rainbow stripey socks! I haven’t knit up enough for you to tell, but the yarn is Twisted Fiber Art yarn in the Roy G Biv colorway in their Kabam yarn (60% merino, 30% bamboo, 10% nylon). I split the hank in half so one sock will be ROY G […]
CO Mania Day 2
Tuesday’s cast on was simpler – a new pair of vanilla socks for Paul. I tried finding some nice hand dyed yarn but I couldn’t find anything manly enough. Trekking to the rescue. I’m doing them toe up, using the same stitch counts as his last pair. I have one possible twist planned – I […]
CO Mania Day 1
I’m on vacation this week! I vacillated about what I wanted to work on next when I decided: It’s my vacation – I can work on whatever I want So, starting Monday, I’m casting on a new project each day. Monday’s cast on Sweet Dreams by Boo Knits Yarn: Black Bunny Fibers Superwash Merino Classic […]
Sock yarn, I love you so
All this talk about non-garment knitting has really opened the creative floodgates! I browse my friends’ activity on Rav with another thought in mind – how could I use that stitch pattern or technique in a sock/shawl/mitten/cowl/scarf? It adds a whole new dimension to project browsing. turn a stitch pattern on the bias and make […]
WIP battle
I’ve been struggling with my WIPs. Specifically, the garment WIPs. I just can’t get into a groove with them. Recently I admitted to myself that garment knitting just isn’t for me. It’s a combo of three things: Stamina – it’s so hard for me to stay committed enough to finish the whole top. Weight loss […]