As I’ve been knitting I’ve been giving a lot of thought to how I want to tackle the sleeves. As I see it, I have three options, each with their pros and cons. Modified drop shoulder Set-in sleeves Raglan If you recall, I’m modifying the sleeves so I can reduce some of the bulk. Drop […]
St Brigid All the Way
Kathleen and Vicki hit the nail on the head. It was the old guard article with the pic of Alice wearing her very own St Brigid that did me in. The moment I turned the page and saw that it was all over. I even picked a shade similar to hers. I find it interesting […]
Still time to vote
There’s still some time to vote! So far the most votes for a single sweater is 6 for the pewter coat (upper right in the big mosaic below). So if you get it right you’ll have a good chance at winning. I’ve been really enjoying reading the responses and the theories behind them. You’ve really […]
Sale shopping and New Projects and Rhinebeck Knitting, oh my!
I have a confession to make. I was — depending on your perspective — either a very bad knitter or a very good customer this weekend. this is a long entry. just to keep you going, i’ll let you in on a little secret — i finally selected what my rhinebeck sweater will be, and […]
Knitspiration: Fall 2007
click for details I love fall. I know, it’s not fall. But, in the knit world it’s certainly starting to seem like fall. And for a girl who can’t stand summer, that’s good enough for me. I’ve collected a bunch of patterns here that are speaking to me somehow — either a detail that I […]
jacqage
Good friends know just what you need. Jacq’s package was the perfect surprise during a time when I’ve been a little uninspired with my knitting. I mean, how could I *not* be tickled to make something out of the knittery’s cashmere merino sock yarn? Plus, chocolate, tea, handmade soap, and an eyemask — everything […]