Now that I’ve split for the sleeves on this project, the body is fairly straightforward. I just need to remember to place buttonholes in the correct places as I go. While it’s not as simple as garter stitch, it is still quite relaxing, and I’ve memorized the cables and stitch repeats. Each repeat is 4… Continue reading A little bit of body
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New cardigan on the needles
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
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