Knitting – Page 4 – The Accidental Domestic Goddess

It’s Time

I started a new project the other night and so something has to get finished to make room. Since this sweater is weighing on me, it’s pocket time! Before being banished to a timeout, I had marked out where they would go and it only took me a couple minutes to establish the pattern fromContinue reading “It’s Time”

Patience

“Patience is a virtue” was one of the running mantras of my childhood. Almost every adult who held influence on me used the phrase. It was not something that came easily for me. Being the determined (stubborn) person that I am decided to work really hard at it. This attitude may explain some of myContinue reading “Patience”

Sleeve Number One

I forgot I was going to need my size 6 circulars for the sleeve cuffs and started to use them on a double knit scarf that will take forever to finish. So, I reached for my double pointed needles. Somehow I’ve misplaced all but two of my bamboo ones, but I do have a fullContinue reading “Sleeve Number One”

Knitting Away Anxiety

It began yesterday evening and has steadily climbed to a full anxiety attack that greeted me this morning. The best I can do is ride it out and keep myself as calm as possible. I rarely have panic attacks these days. As long as I’m handling life ok I don’t have them. Anxiety and anxietyContinue reading “Knitting Away Anxiety”

(Mostly) Following a Pattern

I think of this sweater as my main side project. I go back to it as a palate cleanser between items, or for a break from more complicated creations (or frustrating ones.). It’s rare for me to find a pattern I like ‘as is’. I’m either reworking them, or mixing them together. These days I’mContinue reading “(Mostly) Following a Pattern”

That Was Anticlimactic

The sweater that sat half done for years is complete and I don’t really feel anything about it. I mean, I like it. I’m proud of it. But I just moved on to the next unfinished project. My daughter tried it on and her only request was to make the collar smaller. I said noContinue reading “That Was Anticlimactic”

It Happened Again

I ran out of the color I was using. I kind of knew it was going to happen, but it had only been a week or so since I bought the yarn, so I figured it would still be at the store. I should know better by now. I can’t bring myself to rip thisContinue reading “It Happened Again”

Taking a Break to Solve a Different Problem

This black and mushroom sweater has got me really worked up. I know what I need to do to make the collar right, but I’m not ready yet. So, instead I’ve decided to work on something else that has been driving me crazy for a few years. I started this sweater so long ago IContinue reading “Taking a Break to Solve a Different Problem”

Ugh!

I could just scream. This collar is really trying my patience. It would probably help to actually look for a proper pattern, but I’m really stubborn. I’ll figure it out. The shape came out weird, but up through the button bands is fine, so I only had to rip back half the collar. I reallyContinue reading “Ugh!”

Stuffed Trio

They’re done! I’m rather delighted with the results. That damn owl, though. She really tested my perseverance. But I did it! The badger was probably my favorite to make. I did flub a bit on the face and I didn’t give him any eyes, but I kind of prefer him that way. He has clovesContinue reading “Stuffed Trio”