I was rummaging through my yarn closet the other day, looking for a color that would closely match a friend’s sweater that has a hole that I’m going to repair. I was pulling out bags that I know contain leftovers, yarn scraps, and mini-skeins, when I also saw my bag with the yarn I wound… Continue reading Started my new Beck
Category: Knitting
Knitting and knitting-related projects
Working on side 2
I finished side 1 a couple of weeks ago and started on side 2. I think I’ve gotten to about the same amount of progress for side one when I finally shared a photo of it in March. Here is side 1, bound off, ready to seam together when I finish binding off side 2.… Continue reading Working on side 2
Charity knitting
I’ve continued knitting charity caps for my church’s Wednesday night class, and these are two that I’ve knit as chemo caps most recently. I wanted to document them here for my own reference and in case anyone else is interested in knitting them. Both patterns that I used were free at the time of this… Continue reading Charity knitting
New poncho project
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
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
