After finding out that the first set of slippers did not quite fit, I decided to try a different pattern for the new pair. I made these a little longer, and also made the toe area wider, as that was the primary issue with the first pair. The secondary issue was an issue for me.… Continue reading Slippers, take 2
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Clue 2, section 9
Or half of section 9, that is. This section is some very subtle stripes for me, based on my colors that were used. They seem to form little wings on either side. I’ve only completed one so far, so here that is. It looks like a single color from a distance, but those purl ridges… Continue reading Clue 2, section 9
Clue 2, section 8
You wouldn’t think that this clue would take very long, but it took an entire afternoon and evening for me to complete. I love the feel of this yarn, but after working with it (it’s a single ply yarn) I’ve determined that it is a royal pain for this particular design. I have to slow… Continue reading Clue 2, section 8
Clue 2, section 7
This clue had some triangles formed by slipping stitches. When the floats got too long, I did what some others did and trapped the long floats on the back of the work on the following row.
Clue 2, section 6
Well this section was really easy until we got to the last step (which is actually the first step of section 7). It was several rows of stockinette stitch, which I can almost do in my sleep. But then, when you start section 7, you actually finish section 6 by folding and knitting into a… Continue reading Clue 2, section 6