As it usually is when knitting shawls, it’s a little hard to see the actual, final design. Even though I’m able to spread out this shawl on the floor at this point, the mesh sections looks, well, messy. When I get it finished and am able to wash and block it, that section will open… Continue reading Focus for progress
A shawl of a certain color
Usually when I decide to knit a shawl, I don’t put much thought into the colors I choose other than “do I like it/them?” Up until last year, the choice of color(s) really didn’t matter much – I wore them mostly in the winter, with jeans and a sweater or long sleeve shirt, and anything… Continue reading A shawl of a certain color
Quilt of Valor top finish
Here is my Quilts of Valor quilt top finished with additions from stash. It turned out nicer, in my opinion, after the addition of a variety of fabrics to the floating star blocks. CC said his favorite was the stars made with flag fabric, and I have to agree. The flag strips add some movement… Continue reading Quilt of Valor top finish
Bavaria Leaves socks
Otherwise known as my autumn leaves socks, because I chose to knit them in what I consider autumn colors. And I think they’re very attractive, but oh! The ends to weave in! These came up in WIPGO for July, and I already had finished the right side sock and had started the left side sock.… Continue reading Bavaria Leaves socks
Verses stitched
Last night I finished stitching the verses of The Lord’s Prayer, and I’m trying to decide where to stitch next. There are a few cross stitch designs near the text, but I’m tempted to start at the top and work my way down with the border. I love how the text turned out, and I’m… Continue reading Verses stitched