I bought this yarn in 2016, intending it for just this project. I had seen the Guernsey Wrap knit by someone in similar colors (instead of just a single color) in 2015, and knew I wanted to do the same thing. Well, even though I haven’t yet finished Shawlography (I’m working on the border now),… Continue reading New wrap start
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Clue 3, section 11
The issue I had with this clue was that I wanted each of the loops to be the same size, so I made sure not to wrap the loops loosely when making the first pass for the stitch. When I began working on the second pass, it was extremely difficult to get those loops from… Continue reading Clue 3, section 11
Clue 3, section 10
Since the shawl has now been revealed, I’m going to just post the rest of the updates without an image hiding the spoilers. It has taken me quite a while to finish section 10. There are over 400 stitches on the needles now, and the brioche knitting in this section takes a while for me… Continue reading Clue 3, section 10
Slippers, take 2
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
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