Tag: Derecho

I ripped back 2-4 inches of the length, actually taking out one of the hip increases that it called for, and got the stitches back on the needles. Then I immediately set to the front and back shaping before binding off. It took me a couple of days to finish, but it’s done! And when… Continue reading Derecho, finally

I’ve pulled her out of time-out, and have begun ripping back that super long waist. I plan to at least pick up the stitches tonight. I don’t know how much knitting I’ll get done, but I do want to get it back on the needles so I can get her finished. This is a closer… Continue reading A time to rip

My Derecho tee is in time-out. I thought I was almost done, but no! First I should have tried it on as I went. The top part is fine, but the length is about two inches too long. I knit to the length the pattern said to knit, but I really forgot that I am… Continue reading Two big mistakes

And I’ve separated for the sleeves on my Derecho top! I plan to concentrate on knitting all three sweaters as we head into Autumn (!)

Ever since I saw my friend Tammy’s Derecho tee, I’ve been wanting to start one of my own. The yarn the pattern calls for is Berroco Remix Light. It’s 437 yards per 100g, which I would normally classify as a fingering weight yarn, but for some reason it’s classified as a DK weight, which is… Continue reading Squirrel!