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”
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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”
Sweater Mania
The “Latte Swirl” sweater has been finished and sent and received! I’m super proud of how it turned out and I’m really proud of my ability to adjust the pattern to give my mom a perfect fit. She got it the day after Mother’s Day and sent me a picture right away. The elastic bind-offContinue reading “Sweater Mania”
More Sweaters
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I hate seams. With a passion. I find a beautiful pattern, get excited, then I see those dreaded shapes, and I walk away. I’m so glad I discovered top-down sweaters, otherwise I may have never made one. Now I can’t seem to be stopped. First oneContinue reading “More Sweaters”
The Accidental Domestic Goddess 