Or at least that’s how it seems with the knitting. Now that Dad’s socks are finished, I gave myself permission to start a new shawl and a new sweater. I’ve had the shawl yarn since 2016 (I bought it as a “kit” from the Unplanned Peacock Studio dyers at a local yarn festival that they… Continue reading Start all the things
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Boxy Sweater!
After a little over a year and a half of on again/off again knitting, I’ve finally finished my boxy sweater. And I washed it and blocked it. And it grew, big time. Yikes! Then I remembered that the yarn I used is a superwash yarn, and this is often the case with superwash. So I… Continue reading Boxy Sweater!
Looking Back cardigan
I ordered buttons from Amazon, and though they aren’t as sparkly as the two from the button jar that I loved, thankfully they matched very well. I love the lace pattern on the front and the sleeves – so pretty. And since we have the air conditioning running in the house, I briefly put it… Continue reading Looking Back cardigan
A little knitting
I’ve been working steadily on several knitting projects, and these charity hats give me little happy dances every week or two. I’ve picked a new favorite pattern recently, from the Knots of Love website – Cindy’s Cable Chemo Cap. This one is super easy to remember, and I love that the cable detail is within… Continue reading A little knitting
Sleeve work
So, checking back in with my Looking Back cardigan progress, I’ve almost finished knitting the sleeves. They have a lace detail down the entire length, and the pattern is pretty easily memorized. Once I finish knitting the sleeves, I should be able to pick up stitches and knit the button bands. I knew I was… Continue reading Sleeve work