knitting struggles – The Accidental Domestic Goddess

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”

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”

The Struggle is Part of the Joy

I’m honestly having a lot of fun knitting these, but at the same time, I wish they were done already. I’m getting sweater fever and would rather be working on the visions in my head. Thankfully, I only have so many needles, so unless I want to put these projects on some scrap yarn, IContinue reading “The Struggle is Part of the Joy”