Knitting – Page 5 – The Accidental Domestic Goddess

Back to This Sweater

This picture was taken the day before I ripped all the black off and tried again. The shawl bit was too short and I had already castoff when I was able to see it. I’ve never done a shawl collar before, so I guess this was just the practice round. Being the stubborn person IContinue reading “Back to This Sweater”

Plans Change

Originally I wanted to use vanilla beans for my third little critter. I knew they were expensive, but I didn’t realize how expensive. If it was for food, I may have just bought them, but for a knit toy-nope. On to the next idea. So clementine peels and ginger root it is. I’m working withContinue reading “Plans Change”

That Was Fun

Knitting this up was a lot more relaxing than I expected. The pattern is very straightforward and easy to follow. For the moment, I’m changing my mind on knitting stuffed critters. My mom was thinking of getting potpourri sachets for the creatures my daughter makes. It gave me the idea to put broken up cinnamonContinue reading “That Was Fun”

This Feels Familiar

All that’s left now is the collar, button bands, and pockets. However, this is all the yarn I have left. I went to the same store and it’s all gone. I looked online and it doesn’t exist. I’ve been here before. My purple cable sweater sat for a year waiting for collar, button bands, sleeveContinue reading “This Feels Familiar”

Almost There

I don’t really know what to say. This post has been rewritten several times. I want to be witty about it, but it’s the sweater hump. I did finish the hem. I really had to put effort into not stopping short. I’m happy I continued on. So the bottom hem is done and now I’mContinue reading “Almost There”

Not As Far As I’d Like

But I’m making progress. I am easily distracted when working on larger projects. I have interrupted this one with five other items since it all began a little over a month ago. Today, however, I was focused. I got far enough to try it on am delighted I do in fact, finally, have the sizeContinue reading “Not As Far As I’d Like”

Back to the Aran Sweater

In the midst of designing my sister’s sweater I’ve completed a few side projects. This hat has been sold to someone I know. I’m not sure if they’re happy with it yet, but I am. I had to restart this one a few times and adjust the design a bit. I’ll probably change it againContinue reading “Back to the Aran Sweater”

Side Quest Arm Warmers

I grew up watching movies like Willow, Ladyhawke, Princess Bride, Labyrinth, The Never Ending Story… These movies are very magical pieces of both mine and my husband’s childhoods. Essential additions to our movie collection that we bolstered in our early years together. Willow is an especially dear one for us. In those pre-children years weContinue reading “Side Quest Arm Warmers”

Ribbit Ribbit

It’s a swimmer. She would drown in this. My sister. I’ve been wanting to rework the whole pattern anyway. Shift a few cables. Change some moss to regular reverse stockinette. Alter the stitch count a bit. I mean, that’s lap blanket size. I’m so glad I stopped to check. It was a feat rolling itContinue reading “Ribbit Ribbit”

Mushroom Aran

I finally have the sleeves set aside and am working back and forth around the body. I’m beginning to wonder if it’s going to be too big. I’ll probably keep going a bit longer and then put it on yarn to check the size. She wants it big and cozy, but I’m not sure sheContinue reading “Mushroom Aran”