I’m working with what I’ve got and so this beast needs to be blocked in sections. It’s going to take a while. I’m trying to really stretch it out and break it in. This is the kind of piece that will get better with wear. Lots of stretching here. I’m taking a hairdryer to itContinue reading “Blocking Time!”
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Another Sweater
I was so excited to start blocking this beauty. I really thought I had a couple more blocking mats, but nope. I also forget how damp it is where I live and drying takes forever. I can spend months making something, but get frustrated waiting a day or two for it to dry. It alwaysContinue reading “Another Sweater”
Sister Shawl: Part II
It’s a bit of a strange feeling to be finishing this up. Especially knowing that I’m going to be packing this up until my sister receives her’s. It’ll be a surprise all over again for me too! I meant to sew that little hole up, but I’ve grown attached to it. And the bit whereContinue reading “Sister Shawl: Part II”
Saga of the Sister Shawls
My new knitting rule is gifts are for birthdays and only for the most special and thankful of people. This is the first of the two Sister Shawls I’m making for my sister and me. I will be tucking it away for her birthday while I write up the story that goes with it andContinue reading “Saga of the Sister Shawls”
The Accidental Domestic Goddess 