The pattern is called Shell Cove socks, and this one is a little easier pattern than the last pair. I’m using the Knit Picks Stroll yarn again, this time without the tweedy neps. Just wait for the next photo with the heel in a new color – I’m calling these my watermelon socks, because the… Continue reading So I started a new one
Category: Knitting
Knitting and knitting-related projects
New Retro Rib socks
Finally finished last night, just in time for Fall.
Boxy Sweater!
After a little over a year and a half of on again/off again knitting, I’ve finally finished my boxy sweater. And I washed it and blocked it. And it grew, big time. Yikes! Then I remembered that the yarn I used is a superwash yarn, and this is often the case with superwash. So I… Continue reading Boxy Sweater!
Knitting in the round
Just a quick post – I’m thoroughly enjoying this knit so far. Round and round and round we go, but it isn’t boring at all with the color changing yarn between rounds of the main light gray yarn. And the slipped twisted stitches gives a really great contrast and extra squish factor that feels really… Continue reading Knitting in the round
Looking Back cardigan
I ordered buttons from Amazon, and though they aren’t as sparkly as the two from the button jar that I loved, thankfully they matched very well. I love the lace pattern on the front and the sleeves – so pretty. And since we have the air conditioning running in the house, I briefly put it… Continue reading Looking Back cardigan