No one can accuse me of being an early adopter with the pattern. Now I finally know what all the fuss is about. This pattern is fun to knit, pretty to look at, and intricate-looking enough to keep me interested. I’m using Sliver Moon Farm’s fingering (another fest yarn circa Rhinebeck 06). Plus, it counts […]
FO: Calla Coasters
As soon as I saw a pic of the Calla Coasters from the purl bee I knew I had to make them. yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in White fabric backing: Amy Butler Lotus in the Clay Temple Garland print pattern: Calla Coasters both knit and crochet, as well as 2 of my own crocheted […]
Rhinebeck: What to Make?
I’ve had Rhinebeck 07 on my mind since the moment we returned last year. Now that we’re a little closer I’m starting to think about what I might want to make to wear. I was so impressed with the quality and quantity of gorgeous handknit sweaters at Rhinebeck last year. It makes perfect sense — […]
Loksins: done!
Just slightly over a week after I cast on, and they’re done. ETA: i forgot the best part! 2 balls of fest yarn are gone!! Specs Pattern: Cassie’s Loksins socks Yarn: Regia Bamboo Color in Red Spot Color Needles: KnitPicks 2.5mm / US #1 (3.25mm / US #3 to cast on) Mods/Details: Short row heel […]
Loksins: one down!
In what has to be some sort of record for me, I finished the first sock last night. I just couldn’t stop until it was done. Both ends are woven in (don’t you love socks? just TWO measly ends) I used the toe called for in the pattern. It’s a different toe than I’m used […]
Loksins: off to a great start
I cast on for Cassie’s Loksins this morning, and I’m already more than halfway through the first sock. I absolutely love knitting this pattern. It’s an 8-row repeat which seems to be my perfect repeat length — long enough for real progress, but short enough to not feel like I have to knit forever before […]