The back collar of my second Heartfelt cardigan is complete, and I’ve just picked up the stitches for the back, sleeves, and front. I have to pay a little more attention now that I’m Eastern knitting the purl stitches (reorienting the stitches on the needles opposite how I was used to knitting), but the pattern… Continue reading Back collar
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Knitting and knitting-related projects
I’ve been Framed
It took a couple of days to completely dry, but it was so worth it. The sweater is so soft and warm (but too warm to keep on for longer than it took to take a photo in our warm summer weather). It will be a great addition to my fall/winter wardrobe. Just love it.… Continue reading I’ve been Framed
As promised
I started my other new Heartfelt cardigan! I completely forgot about the way this one was constructed, but I knew it was a neat way to create the seamless, integrated neckband/collar and lace edging down the front. The first time I made this pattern, I cast on as the pattern directed. You end up having… Continue reading As promised
Framed is blocking
I wove in the ends night before last, and finally put it in the wash today. I love, love, love this sweater, and I’m really looking forward to being able to wear it when it gets cold.
Summer 2025 Knitting Musings
I thought about naming this “Make Nine 2025” in conjunction with a yearlong knit along, but I don’t really know if I’ll complete nine more knitting projects this year (excluding charity hats), and this post doesn’t include nine objects (yet). I’ve just started one, however, and plan to start another as soon as I’ve finished… Continue reading Summer 2025 Knitting Musings