At least, I’m realizing that sometimes it is for me. Looking back on last year’s knitting I realized – sometimes I start something just to see if I can. I plot and calculate, determine yarn amounts and placement. Knit a bit. And then stop. I’ve finally admitted that sometimes this is just what I need – […]
shawl
a cowl by any other name…
is probably a cape…or a capelet…or a poncho…or a shawl. I’ve been looking at accessories. Fun to make, fun to wear, quick(er) to knit up. And since it’s SO FREAKING COLD right now, keeping myself insulated is a priority. Bonus points if I can wear them at work or at home too. So riddle me […]
February goals check in
Wow it’s already February! The months they fly by, don’t they? Another first of the month means another check in… Goals – 2015 Knitting Knit 6 pairs of Mystery KAL socks – I’m on schedule – I’ve knit one sock from my first pair. The mystery is definitely helping – I’ve had this yarn in […]
FO: weigh it shawl
Three weeks into the new year and I have my first FO! Given that last year I finished a total of THREE FOs I’m over the moon about this. The colors are awesome and I love the way it twirls at the bottom. This is my favorite way to wear it so the ends aren’t […]
Review: Curls by Hunter Hammersen
It’s not often that an entire book gets me. This one does. Not a clunker in the bunch. There’s so much to love about Curls: Versatile, Wearable Wraps to Knit at Any Gauge Overview Auto-pilot with flair – once you get going you’re repeating the same basic set of charts but the end result is […]
Indie Gift A Long – My Picks
The IndieGAL is in full swing. In case you don’t know what it is: Designers choose up to 20 designs to offer at 25% off – look at all of them The sale goes from Thursday Nov 13 – Friday Nov 21 After that, the KAL goes until Dec 31st. Knit ANY pattern from a […]