Since I’ve started trying to sew again some, dark fabrics have been a major challenge. But where there’s a will, there’s usually a way. I’ve been trying different things — more light, more magnification, feet with integrated guides, different machines, combinations of all of the above — and I still had difficulties. And then I… Continue reading Dark fabrics
Author: Melissa
DK socks set
Finally, my second sock of the second set of Choose Your House Socks is complete, so I have a new pair to wear. I had originally started these in April 2021, finished the first sock in 2022 (after a long hiatus), and then another long hiatus before picking the project back up last weekend. I… Continue reading DK socks set
Finding a way to sew
I went for a follow-up with my retina specialist last week, and he told me that the tests show that my retinas are still healing. They will likely continue to heal, very gradually, for another three months or so. When I asked the doctor about the blind spots in my central vision, he told me… Continue reading Finding a way to sew
Believe it or not – socks
The hardest parts of these was picking up the heel flap stitches for the gusset and weaving in the ends. But with the handy magnifier app, I was able to do both – it just took some time. I’ve knit plain vanilla socks (and even some simple patterned ones) without looking at my knitting for… Continue reading Believe it or not – socks
Tau cardigan
Even though I couldn’t see well, I got bold after I got to the end of my Playful shawl. And I had been rummaging around in my yarn stash for something else to do. By this time, I was getting better at zooming in and scanning text with my tablet. I still couldn’t read something… Continue reading Tau cardigan