Good things come in threes Have you seen the new sock patterns that have come out in the past few days? Cassie’s Loksins, Pamela’s Marigolds and soon-to-be-released Kate’s Marina Piccola. I love them all, and not just because… Bad things come in threes as well The lace I posted about the other day? I hate […]
Lacy Wrap: Swatching
I’ve wanted to make a rectangular lace wrap for a while now. Last winter I really needed one for a holiday party but I decided too late. This year, I want one (or a few) so I won’t get stuck in the same predicament. I swatched all weekend and finally came up with what you […]
Lacy Skirt: Washed
I had to do it. The yarn looked so bad that I just couldn’t wait any longer to wash what I had knitted. It did even out just like I had hoped. The increases formed small holes before washing, but they’re all filled out now that they’ve been washed. Phew! I’m excited to continue on […]
Lacy Skirt: Mid-Hip
I’ve been knitting on the intermittently all week. Now that I’ve got a rhythm going I can (mostly) knit by touch. The linen can occasionally get splitty, but it’s not too bad. The hardness of the yarn makes for a very uneven knit, but I’m hopeful that it will behave like the swatch and look […]
Knitting Lingerie Style
Joan McGowan-Michael’s Knitting Lingerie Style came out several weeks ago but I haven’t seen much talk about it. It’s really a nice book. The photography is lovely, and the variety of patterns was surprising to me. It’s not just about knitting bras, panties and corsets. While those things are in there, there’s also tops, skirts, […]
Lacy Skirt: Swatching
I didn’t expect to pick a handpainted yarn but the color just drew me in. It’s Claudia’s Handpainted Linen in plumicious. I’m hopeful that the coloring will blend and look like it’s swathed with color, but we all know it’s a big guessing game for now. And that’s par for the course for my first […]