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!”
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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”
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”
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”
Knitting Sleeves
As I neared the end of the body section of this sweater, I decided to add an alternating knot pattern to the sleeves. After all the repetition on the body pattern, I wanted to keep things interesting. I was really in the groove when I finished the hem, so I put the first sleeve stitchesContinue reading “Knitting Sleeves”
I Got Distracted
I started out working on my oldest’s sweater. A variation of the one I recently finished for myself. I’ve made some really good progress, but then I had an idea. Washcloth sets to sell at work. Now that I’ve got the four patterns established, it should be pretty quick to make a bunch. Then IContinue reading “I Got Distracted”
Starting Over
This turned out to be the rough draft. It’s going to be a nice, loose fitting, sort of T-shirt style Spring sweater. I’m having a lot of fun with the stitches and figuring it out as I go. These are stitches I’ve never done before. Mesh and dropstitch, but they’re not completely foreign concepts. TheContinue reading “Starting Over”
Spring Break
The kids are off of school for a week and I am off of work, as well. With the way life has been, we’re taking this time to sit back and do nothing. I was hoping for lots of hikes and bike rides, but the temperature dropped (yet again), with gusting rain, so indoors weContinue reading “Spring Break”
One For My Oldest
As I’m knitting myself a new slouch hat, I’m mapping out a sweater for my oldest. It’s going to be the same as my freshly finished plum one, but with cables she chose, and slightly smaller. At eleven, she’s almost as tall as me and likes things baggy/loose, so I’m sure this will fit her.Continue reading “One For My Oldest”
Plum Sweater Done!
It’s done! Almost a year in the making. It’s so cozy and I’m so glad I added pockets! The right pocket is a bit wonky. The left came out pretty good. I’ll make sure to use the after-thought pocket method next time. No sewing! I used small buttons for the collar so I can keepContinue reading “Plum Sweater Done!”
The Accidental Domestic Goddess 