Tag Archives: wool

Blocking

Posted on March 7, 2016 by wonkydonkey

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 →

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Casting off

Posted on March 4, 2016 by wonkydonkey

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 →

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The end is near

Posted on March 3, 2016 by wonkydonkey

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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Edging along

Posted on February 26, 2016 by wonkydonkey

This morning I turned the corner on my Calista May shawl, and started the border (in brown). 

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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 very woolly story

Posted on February 17, 2016 by wonkydonkey

I am fortunate to be located just twenty miles or so from where the Madrona Fiber Retreat is held each February. This proximity makes it easy for me to go all four days, to enjoy the market and demonstrations in small … Continue reading →

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Now with antlers

Posted on November 24, 2015 by wonkydonkey

An Antler Hat is on the needles, in school bus yellow this time – but it’s turning out a little too small for the recipient I had in mind, so I’ll be making yet another (larger) one right after this … Continue reading →

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Feeling cozy

Posted on November 18, 2015 by wonkydonkey

A quick little scrap buster: beer (or cider) bottle cozy! I’m using wool oddments, will probably make several.

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Antler Hat

Posted on November 2, 2015 by wonkydonkey

One-day project! Knit in Donegal Tweed. Quite warm, I hope it’s a cold winter.

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Juliet Poe Cowl

Posted on January 22, 2015 by wonkydonkey

Kismet stepped in and the day after I spun up that lovely sport-weight yarn, I read a  post from The Sock Monkey wherein he blogged about his new cowl pattern, and I immediately knew that the Juliet Poe Cowl was … Continue reading →

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