Archive For January, 2010
Raveled. Not sure what’s possessed me but I’ve decided that my life and wardrobe will not be complete until I knit myself a pair of leg warmers. Really, how cute would these be peeking out from under your jeans? Or the tops of a pair of boots with a skirt? And, warm. Talk about warm. [...]
I’ve decided it’s high time for a proper shop update…. and holy buckets of yarn what an update it will be! So many colors! And the bases, oh the bases…. MCN fingering and worsted Merino Superwash Fingering Cashmere (LOTS of cashmere) Cashsilk (both lace and dk) Merino Alpaca Silk Single Ply NEW!!! 80/10/10 wool, angora, [...]
16 Cable Hat. Raveled. Cables. Now that was fun. Must quickly get this to the recipient or I run the risk of keeping it myself. Talk about squishy and warm. Cables and cashmere = winning combination. If you can read French, check out the designers blog. Actually, check it out whether you can read French [...]
Sign-up’s Friday, January 8th – 9:00 a.m. eastern Sign-up spots have been filled and will re-open at the end of March. Time to whip up some classics!
Raveled. Also known as the never-ending hat. Fingering weight yarn + size 2 needles + Stockinette = Never-ending. Even this ardent fan of stockinette grew tired of it near the end. So glad I powered through though, the end result is so comfy and fun (first finished object of 2010 yay!!!). It’s only just finished [...]
I have the best – BEST it tell you – customers/knitty friends ever. They are crazy talented, diverse, helpful and entertaining. And helpful! Oh, I already said that, sorry. It’s just that they are so helpful! A few weeks ago I sent out a knitting S.O.S. to the ladies in the plucky group on Ravelry [...]
