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Tag Archives: FO
Make a Wish (bone)
Ever since I first read Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitter’s Almanac, I’ve wanted to make the “Hurry-Up Last Minute Sweater”, AKA the “Wishbone Sweater“. At first it was because I hadn’t knit many sweaters, and the idea of one that didn’t take … Continue reading
A flurry of fleece
I’ve been a very bad blogger, and it’s been a long time since I posted anything about knitting. So let’s catch up, shall we? First there’s Mailin, made from some lovely, squishy merino. The cowl neck is optional, and I … Continue reading
Knitting Update
In which there is a flurry of five fibery finished objects. I haven’t been motivated to blog, but I haven’t stopped knitting. In fact, I have FIVE finished objects to show off. And bonus – they all used yarn that … Continue reading
FO: Canadian Winter
I’ve always liked the idea of a Cowichan sweater–big and cozy, in natural colors; but not so much the traditional designs of them, with the big animals or other representational designs in the midsection. I never thought those bands of … Continue reading
The Grass is Greener
But not by much. My new cardigan is very, very green. It’s not a color I would normally wear, but I got the yarn for such a great deal, that I couldn’t resist. It’s Patons Classic Wool that I found … Continue reading
FO: il grande favorito
Just in time to ring in the new year! The sweater of great softness is done. I love how soft and fluffy the yarn is, especially after blocking. But it’s light as air. It’s hard to see from a photo … Continue reading
FO: Liesl
I had serious doubts as to whether I’d get a wearable item out of this project, but I think it worked out in the end. I was using a much different yarn than called for (a worsted-weight bouclé in cotton … Continue reading
Lemonade Slippers
Like they say, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. After needing to steal some yarn from a second skein of Big Delight to finish the Allegria slippers, I wanted to find a use for the remainder of that skein … Continue reading
Victory is Mine
I have conquered the slippers! Using some of the brown sections of yarn from the other colorway I had, I was able to finish the slippers. As Marilyn suggested, I ripped out the existing foot and used that yarn for … Continue reading
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That’s how many days left until Christmas. And I am ready. Pattern: 0-865 Christmas socks in Karisma (“Twinkle Toes”) Yarn: DROPS Karisma, by Garnstudio Needles: US 4/3.5mm I didn’t bother swatching because they’re socks. By the time you have a … Continue reading
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