Tag Archives: stripes

No room

Posted on February 18, 2016 by wonkydonkey

Another thing about worsted weight, it takes more room on the needles – and my shawl is rapidly exceeding its space allotment and is in danger of leaping off while in my bag. I’ve left it at home today while … Continue reading →

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A rosy glow for Wednesday

Posted on October 21, 2015 by wonkydonkey

My WIP Wednesday project is another pair of socks; I started these last week when I flew to Colorado for a conference. Socks are great airplane projects! I got all the way to the heel flaps during my trip, and … Continue reading →

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Dc, ch1

Posted on July 27, 2015 by wonkydonkey

423 times. Hopefully, anyway; I haven’t actually counted to make sure my stitch count matches the pattern, but it feels like 423 stitches. I’m getting a ruffled edge and I don’t know how much it will block out – but … Continue reading →

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Seeing red

Posted on July 26, 2015 by wonkydonkey

That Temperature Scarf has been on hold, but today I popped in a movie and made some progress. Why has it been holding? Because for the last 6-8 weeks Seattle has been unnaturally hot, and I couldn’t stand having six … Continue reading →

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More Ondine

Posted on July 20, 2015 by wonkydonkey

The Ondine shawl is chugging right along – I’m almost done with the stripes. I’ve no idea how many stitches are on the needles, but it goes up every row.

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A good weekend

Posted on February 15, 2015 by wonkydonkey

A very productive weekend was had around here, I must say. I fell into a fit of domesticity and baked, cleaned, and did yard work. The vegetable garden is now prepped and weeded; I planted the first crop of sugar … Continue reading →

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Those socks

Posted on January 11, 2015 by wonkydonkey

Figured I’d better post a finished picture of my striped socks. I love them! Used the Fish Lips Kiss Heel.

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Of socks & stockings

Posted on December 16, 2014 by wonkydonkey

My striped socks are ready for heels! And last night I made good progress on a Christmas stocking. It looks like I may actually get this done in time. Knock wood.

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Sock progress

Posted on December 12, 2014 by wonkydonkey

About halfway up the feet now.

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Something new

Posted on December 9, 2014 by wonkydonkey

With the Christmas knitting pressure off, I didn’t waste any time in casting on a new project – socks! I know, such a shocker… This time in a self-striping sock yarn (Patons Kroy), in plain stockinette. It’s crazy-busy for me at work … Continue reading →

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