I can’t remember when I started this pair of socks, but I think it was sometime in 2019-2020. Last night I finally finished the toe of the second sock and wove in the ends. I tried them on, and they are sturdy, yet really nice and cushy. I really like this pattern, which is just… Continue reading Harris Tweed Opal socks
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Knitting and knitting-related projects
A tale of two swatches
When I started swatching for a new online sweater class with Patty Lyons, I thought my gauge would be pretty close. Boy was I wrong. So I tried the trick where you use a smaller size needle for purling back. That swatch was still pretty far off, especially in row height. Then I decided to… Continue reading A tale of two swatches
Puppy pullovers
In March of this year, just after the tornado that ripped through a path along Interstate 40, damaging and destroying many businesses including “our” Panera, and before so many other businesses were shut down in response to the Covid-19 panic, our Runaway group met for lunch. We usually shared what we’ve been working on, and… Continue reading Puppy pullovers
My January projects
January’s numbers have been drawn, and they are 6, 13 (free space), and since the free space was drawn, 18. That means that my projects for January will be: Cross Stitch Desert Landscapes Mandala by Chatelaine Bluebeard’s Princess by Nora Corbett/Mirabilia Quilting Hex on the Beach Peaks and Valleys Knitting/Crochet Josephine Shawl Koigu Linen Stitch… Continue reading My January projects
Sidekick boot socks
This is my second pair of this pattern (free on Knitty.com), because I really liked the first pair, and use them a lot with what I call my taupe “army boots.” I decided I wanted a blue pair as well, so I started knitting these using the same color as the model in the pattern.… Continue reading Sidekick boot socks