I got sucked into a new knitting project recently, and have been spending most of my knitting time on it (except when I’m knitting on charity hats). The stitch pattern is a fairly simple repeat, but does take a little concentration not to lose my place as I’m working through each pattern row. The design… Continue reading New poncho project
Category: Knitting
Knitting and knitting-related projects
Brilliant blue
I finally finished knitting the Matisse Blue colorway Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief for my friend Georgia, so I’ll be able to give it to her tomorrow. She may be able to wear it a bit the remainder of this season, but it will probably be more useful next winter. I love this color.… Continue reading Brilliant blue
Starting another gift
I have a friend who looks great in this shade of blue. She walks a lot, even in the cold temperatures, and I thought she might like to have something to throw around her neck. I’ve called it a shawl, but it’s more like a shawlette (and I believe the name of the design is… Continue reading Starting another gift
Retro Kitchen sock
Well, it has taken forever, but I’ve finally gotten one sock done. I’ve started the second one. I’m not sure why it is taking forever to knit these, but it seems that I’m not making much progress when I work on them. Maybe it’s that I am working on two different pairs at once, maybe… Continue reading Retro Kitchen sock
New slouchy beanie
My mom was wearing her original slouchy beanie (a blue one) one day, and mentioned that she needed a black one. Preferring not to do a solid black hat, I found a dark gray tonal yarn and made her one with that. Here is the original hat I made for her in 2018. I think… Continue reading New slouchy beanie