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
Tag: sweaters/cardigans
Derecho progress too
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 (!)
Heartfelt progress
I’ve separated for the sleeves! It felt like I was never going to get there, but knitting a little each time did make progress. I feel like the body should go a little quicker when I knit on this project, since there aren’t as many stitches on the needles.
Ausable milestone
The body has been knit to the length specified in the pattern, and has been set aside until the next part is complete. I’ve just cast on for the first sleeve and begun knitting it. I originally thought I’d use the same needle for the ribbing as I did in the body (10.5 US). However,… Continue reading Ausable milestone
Squirrel!
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!