proof that yes, my calves really are *that* big A scant 14 months from the cast on date and these are done! Pattern Rainy Day Socks from The Sock Calendar by Catherine Wingate and Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer (from HeartStrings) Yarn Trekking XXL in color 78 Modifications The pattern is top-down with an afterthought heel (they […]
Review: Soho Scarf
I made this mistake rib scarf in November 2004. It’s a pretty basic scarf and normally wouldn’t warrant a look back. Except for this… The single ply yarn has developed a strong white halo (better visible if you view the enlarged version of the closeup). The colors have clouded and the texture has changed too. […]
Best of Blogs Awards
By some kind of feat only short of a miracle, I’ve made it into the finalists for The Best of Blogs 2005 Best Knitting – Craft Blog. There are some great blogs in there, and I’m thrilled to be put in the same category with them. So, go vote for your favorite!
And The Winner Is…
beccamonstr and her suggestion of legwarmers. There were several really good ideas, but in the end I went with this one because: I haven’t ever made a pair of legwarmers I have a Jeep Wrangler (very little between you and the outside on the floor of the Jeep) and while my legs get cold my […]
Afterthoughts on the Garter Stitch Heel
Someone (which blogger had this idea in the first place?) started going back and giving thoughts on projects after she’d worn them and used them for a while. It’s an awesome idea and I have several in mind. Since I’m wearing my Jaywalkers today (summary post is here) it seemed fitting that I talk about […]
Sock Sunday
I always start out strong with my yearly goals. Maybe I should make goals each month instead? So…I have some good progress to show! Last Sunday I had less than a half a foot of the India sock done…and today it’s finished! So now I’m onto sock #2 of the Trekking. I cast on for […]