So I decided to start another project while I am working on a freeform pattern for something else with the Peaches & Creme Cotton. This is the perfect pattern for my Flurri by Lana Morro. It’s called Wisp. Check it out on knitty.com.
The other thing I wont take a picture of until it gets a [...]
Archive > February 2008
The Whisp
ROAD TRIP!!!
So I took a road trip to Mount Holly’s famous Woolbearers shop. It took me a good hour. A lovely drive, since I was all alone yesterday. I spent a good 2 hours in the shop just fondling all the gorgeous fibers, yarns, and whatnot. I decided to buy myself some bamboo size 8 Fiddlesticks [...]
MILs Surprise
My mother in law was admiring my blanket so I thought I would make her one of her own. Its colors are brighter and more jewel toned than the ones in my blanket, but I think that is better to keep her mood cheery as she battles Rheumatic fever and the unknown illness that ails [...]
Yarn Happy
Today I went to the Mart and got myself some yarns. One set is for my mother in law’s requested blanket in her chosen colors. 4 skeins (3 -6oz and 1 -5oz) should be enough for the blanket *I hope*. She wanted deep purple and turquoise. The 5oz is the one with all the colors [...]
that 70s shrug is complete
I had some minor problems, like the back rolled down so I had to add the cinch string around the top. I had to redo the cast off, because it was so tight I couldn’t put it on. All in all, my first attempt at designing off the cuff in knitting came out rather [...]
Progress: Sleeve of that 70s shrug
Here is the first nearly completed sleeve of my “that 70s shrug” named for the color of the bright yarn on the end. This sleeve looks crazy flat, BUT when it is worn it looks awesome. I am writing out the pattern b/c I am contemplating sharing it with all of you. I have also [...]
Smacking around my spun yarns
Last night I took out some aggression and smacked around my spun dark BFL. It came out really nice. I was a bit scared that it felted in the hot tub water, but it didn’t. It just washes funny and comes out fluffy and pretty. It tends to unspin a bit in the water, too… [...]
Twinkle, Twinkle, Knit a Star Book Giveaway
My friend Cass is having another book giveaway! She is giving away this awesome knitting book called Twinkle, Twinkle, Knit a Star. I hope I win! It looks like an awesome book and since I have been knitting like a maniac, I could definitely enjoy it. Anyone can enter with a comment on her blog [...]
