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Tag Archives: Knitting
Something blue
Second sockitis set in last night, and I just HAD to knit something other than the grey sock… so I dipped into my bag of bagged projects* and pulled out this lovely skein of merino / tencel that I spun … Continue reading
Lovely duet
ArtYarns had a kit for a Duets Cowl, and I fell in love with the colors. Perfect jewel tones, right up my alley; two yarns that coordinate in color while being different in thicknesses and fiber content. This is knit … Continue reading
Matchy matchy
Still making washcloths, but the one I’m working on today matches my bag. 🙂
Socks
As promised, I have put the Three Irish Girls socks back on the WIP list. Only about a half inch before I decrease for the toes.
From the other side
I have finished knitting a stack of washcloths, though I need to weave in ends still. And I “found” the TIG socks I started awhile back. Close to done, I need to move these into current WIP rotation. But most … Continue reading
Posted in Family nonsense, Knitting & Crochet
Tagged baby, Knitting, washcloths
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Stepping out
I needed a break from the poncho, so I cast on a little green cardigan. I love the color! The yarn is naturally dyed by Sincere Sheep; this is a DK weight and I’m getting gauge on US 4s.
Something new
I dug six skeins of a wool/cotton/llama yarn out of the stash and cast on a sleeveless top for myself. According to the pattern, my stitch gauge and yardage was a fine substitution. In reality, it was a very poor … Continue reading
Blocking
Last night seemed like a good time to block the Calista May shawl. I was concerned that the colors would run, but they didn’t at all – even in the hot water soak. It is now pinned out to dry. … Continue reading
Casting off
I just cast off the Calista May shawl! There are some ends to weave in and it needs a serious blocking – but I didn’t run out of yarn (I was nervous for a little while that the edge was … Continue reading
The end is near
I just removed my last marker and am in the final stretch of the border on the Calista May shawl. I was overly optimistic this morning on how quickly this last bit would go, and packed a backup knitting project. … Continue reading
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Tagged Calista May, Knitting, shawl, wool
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