😀 Knitpicks has superwash fingering in stock again – or they did until I placed my order… maybe not anymore… …. …. Also, my swift arrived. It is cute metal and blue vinyl and made in Japan and called a ‘reeling machine’ the instructions are the cutest thing ever. Now if only my yarn would … More Oh, that was really not the wisest thing ever…
So I’ve finished the Fawkes, and here they are. They are in Koigu, which was nice to knit with, but I think I’m missing something since I’m at a loss to know what is so special about it (please don’t hit me…). Like I said, they turned out a little short and next time I’ll … More Cottage Knitting
But I am making the most of it. Fawkes is done. I like the pattern, but the leg ended up a touch on the short side. If I make them again I’ll add at least one repeat of the chart, 4 just wasn’t enough for me. The thing I can’t talk about is also done. … More So much knitting, so little vacation
Tomorrow my family leaves for vacation, a week at a rented cottage. So I’ve been preping and packing all the knitting I will need. Thus far I’ve got:* my shawl, which I’d love to finish* the Red Carpet Convertible, which I need to finish for the july KAL at Sexy Knitters Club* a random hand … More Vacation knitting
Socks – they are going to be knee highs for my nonna (bed socks since her feet get cold), I dyed the yarn myself and am quite happy with the way it has turned out. And – the needles -I made them too!! How awesome is that?! And I just finished convincing a friend to … More varia
Kristen, your package is in the mail! I’ve been AWOL for awhile, as I am the maid of honour made of awesome. I hope to be back to knitting and blogging soon.
It is done! Well, the knitting and the seaming is done. I’m trying to figure out what I should do about straps as the only ones I can find are white and that would look horrible on my lovely blue handknit. Suggestions would be much appreciated. (I’m looking into http://www.strapmeup.com.au/ – they have neat stuff, … More Victory!
Trivia 1. “What happens if I wave my wand and nothing happens?” “Throw it away and punch him on the nose.” Which two people are talking?Harry and Ron 2.”If he raided our house he’d have to put himself under arrest.” Who say this?Ron Weasley 3. When sitting on the wall next to Professor Dumbledore at … More HSKS Trivia 1
I’ve finished the back of the nightie, and started the front. So (*touch wood*) I might actually get it done in time – even in lots of time. Yesterday I taught a friend how to knit, she was very persevering and now has a couple of cms of ribbing (well, not even ribbing but ribbing) … More Kool
Today I worked on my bag for the swap, it is all done but for a fixture I need to pick up on Tuesday (when the stores reopen). Since I was drafting the pattern myself, I had to go search the house for a geometry set (you’d think with all the math being done around … More sort of like swatching..
The Chronicles of Lady Octavia 