I should really start investing in bulky weight yarn more. Sweaters work up quick and are so cozy. The speed is probably what kept stockinette stitch from getting boring. That and the stripes. This resurgence of 90’s fashion and nostalgia is strange. It means I’ve entered a certain phase of life and the perspective shiftContinue reading “One Week”
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Last Few Rows
Why do the last few rows on the last sleeve always feel like they take longer than the rest of the sweater to knit? I’ve only a few loose ends left to weave and a bit more seaming at the shoulders and then I’m done. I’ve been wanting to make a sweater like this forContinue reading “Last Few Rows”
Blocking Time!
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!”
Progress on the Hood
It’s always a journey. The nifty thing I did with this hood doesn’t actually work, so I’m fixing it, by adding to the front. I’m just not sure moss stitch is the right choice here. I’m definitely happy with the main part of the hood. It was fun and quick. Although, I’ve also been prettyContinue reading “Progress on the Hood”
Now the Hood
The adventure continues. I finished the wrap part of this piece and set right to work on mapping out the hood. I sewed in all the loose ends and tightened up the corners of the armholes a bit. Then, I tried it on. This gave me a good idea of where I wanted the hoodContinue reading “Now the Hood”
Back to Knitting
I’m taking a pause from the crochet sweater because, surprise!, I need more yarn. I mean, I have yarn, but not what I need. It’s fine. I have three knitting projects that need to get done, or at least make some real progress on, so I can start something new. This beauty has been withContinue reading “Back to Knitting”
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”
To The Sleeves!
I’m losing steam, but am almost done. The sleeves are deliberately snug to help hold the sweater in place and accommodate for some stretching. So rounds are quick and the sleeves short. The body is going to need some good blocking to open up. I don’t like the look of buttons on this style, butContinue reading “To The Sleeves!”
Another Sweater
It’s been a while since I picked up my needles. I finished a sweater that left me in a slump. It’s fine, just that post-project-yuck. Then, inspiration hit, I bought some yarn and haven’t really stopped since. I love the self-striping yarn, but I really wanted certain shades in certain places, so decided to sitContinue reading “Another Sweater”
One Sleeve Down
The benefit of being so sick I have to stay mostly in bed, but well enough to knit is the amount of progress I can make on a project. Starting as a loose idea and some mixed yarn choices I’ve ripped out and reworked every step at least once. After looking at it with myContinue reading “One Sleeve Down”
The Accidental Domestic Goddess 