This project is so relaxing that I keep making the same mistake. While the middle cable ropes are always crossing front, the rest of the cables mirror each other. Right side crosses front and the left side crosses back. I get into such a groove that I’m crossing the left side front instead. I haveContinue reading “Fixing Mistakes”
Category Archives: Knitting
My Cuddle Up Sweater
It’s finished! I’ve been breaking it in for a couple of weeks now. Definitely a cozy sweater. I’m already thinking about a couple tweaks to the pattern, but I’m very happy with what I made. I could have made it a little shorter, and I think the seed stitch hem could have been longer soContinue reading “My Cuddle Up Sweater”
Purple and Blue
I’m not feeling too inspired with my writing lately. I thought once the kids were in school I’d get right back to it, but instead I’m tired and all of my thoughts keep jumping off of cliffs. So I’ve been knitting. I single crocheted the seams together (because I hate sewing). This means the seamsContinue reading “Purple and Blue”
I’m Still Knitting
I’m slowly making my way through this project. I lost my tally sheet at some point, but it was pretty easy to figure out where I was. It’s still relaxing, but with all the handwriting I’ve been doing, and my job as a massage therapist, I’ve had to be careful how much time I spendContinue reading “I’m Still Knitting”
Easily Distracted
I’m beginning to remember why I stopped reading these books. Don’t get me wrong. I love them, but it gets so tedious at this point in the story. It’s all necessary bits, and done very well, which is why I struggle reading it. I’m trying to speed through. The one I was trying to finishContinue reading “Easily Distracted”
Color Motivation
I’ve got to find some better lighting for these pictures. The colors aren’t being captured quite right. However, I am enjoying the dark amethyst with the self-striping cotton. You can see the next color peeking through from under the white in the cotton ball- a sign of progress that is the perfect motivator. I didContinue reading “Color Motivation”
Progress So Far…
I’m enjoying the witchy vibe I’m getting from the mix of green and purple on this. Using two yarns has definitely given me the weight I’m looking for. And I keep checking the size, but it should be wide enough for what it will become. It’s very soft and a joy to knit. I’m veryContinue reading “Progress So Far…”
Another Design in the Works
I have reached a place with the Folded Grapes Sweater (I’m trying out different names for it) that my mind has space for a second project. Cue the graph paper! It’s messy and only a loose idea of what it became, but graphing it helps me visualize how everything sits together. Once I had thisContinue reading “Another Design in the Works”
The Frogs Are Back
I’m getting ready to rip this all out. I just finished redesigning it and making it my own pattern. There are three different cables, all from the same book of stitch patterns. I’ve really enjoyed making this, but am also really eager to try my version out. The garter braids will still be the anchorContinue reading “The Frogs Are Back”
It Just Needs a Good Soak
My sister’s sweater is finally done and it feels pretty good. I was able to smooth the collar edge in one spot. The stockinette edging on the pockets did indeed make it much easier to sew them on. And I’ve decided mixing buttons is my signature. Speaking of, I need to buy more. I likeContinue reading “It Just Needs a Good Soak”
The Accidental Domestic Goddess 