The other day my mom called and said she’d been looking unsuccessfully for a chocolate brown cardigan. That color is just not “in” at the moment, it seems. She found a hand-knit one for sale online, but then she thought perhaps I might make one for her instead, and she’d be (fairly) sure it would… Continue reading New cardigan on the needles
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Super fast knitting
And just like that, clue 2 is complete. I tried to take a photo in daylight this time, but it was cloudy, so the yarn came out looking much darker. The closeup photo is a little closer to the actual color though. Now back to other things while I wait for the next clue.
Another squirrel
Yep, another day, another squirrel. This one was caused by my friend Tammy, who started participating in a one-skein mystery shawl knit-along. She let me know that it had just come out, and well, of course, I had to participate too. I decided to use a single play fingering weight yarn that was actually recommended… Continue reading Another squirrel
Sweater update
I have been able to knit a little off and on lately (being laid up on the couch when I wasn’t in the bed sleeping), so I’ve managed to finish the front section of the sweater. I also knit part of the sleeves and started the back. I think I’ve mentioned it before, but the… Continue reading Sweater update
My current obsession
Yes, I just started this sweater, and it is my current obsession. I’ve spent most evenings working on it, and even some time during the days (when I would normally be working on my quilt). I’ve just finished the first ball of yarn and added in the second. The construction is really unique. The photo… Continue reading My current obsession