I’m about halfway through knitting my Mix Tape tee, and about two-thirds of the way through I started to veer off from the original model photo a little bit. I realized how many reds and golds they used in it, and that I didn’t have that many different scraps myself. Plus, I wanted to add… Continue reading Glorious color
Tag: sweaters/cardigans
Two new tee projects
I’ve been wanting to start the Anker Tee for months now. I need one in this buttery yellow color specifically to go with the Bespoke patchwork skirt that I made last year. And with a little encouragement from a friend, I cast it on over Labor Day weekend. I’m still working on the neck, because… Continue reading Two new tee projects
Ausable blocking
I finally got around to washing and blocking Ausable today. I’ve just been wearing it around without blocking it because it’s so cozy-comfy. Now I have to wait for it to dry, but I’m glad to have this one finished. It will be a staple, I know, as it just goes with anything and everything.
Started Ren
My thumb seems to be doing much better now. Of course, I’m not knitting constantly, but I’ve started my new sweater, Ren, and I’m thrilled with how it looks, and how my thumb is feeling while knitting it. I started it May 1, and this is my progress through May 21. It’s a fingering weight… Continue reading Started Ren
A little bit of body
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