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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
Pierrot Pullover Progress
That’s a mouthful, eh? I’m back to working on the Pierrot pullover, and I’ve just started the texture pattern for the bodice. Doing those 5-into-1’s with 2 strands of laceweight mohair is an interesting experience. I think it looks pretty, … Continue reading
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Bella Paquita Revealed
Pattern: Bella Paquita by Marnie MacLean Yarn: Rowan Calmer, 5 skeins Needles: US 8 / 5 mm Size: Custom. About 5″ negative ease – see below. Modifications: Many! The pattern called for a worsted weight yarn, and I was using … Continue reading
Bella Paquita – the sleeve debate
Sorry for the dark late-at-night photo, I know it isn’t very good. I’m finally getting close to the finish on Bella Paquita. Since I wasn’t sure I’d have enough yarn, I stopped knitting the body when it was the shortest … Continue reading
Wasted Days and Wasted Nights*
What’s wrong with this picture? This is my first (red) Green Gable, with my new (green) Green Gable sitting on top of it. WTF??? Do we see a slight sizing problem? I went to a conference in Phildelphia, and took … Continue reading
Oceans Away!
My Drops 88-23 pullover is done! Doesn’t it look like I’m all set for a nice trip to the Mediterranean? Too bad I didn’t have this for my trip to Greece! But never fear, it will see the ocean yet. … Continue reading
Di-aaaaaaa-naaa
Nothing much new to report today. I’m still working on the Drops pullover and have the body and one sleeve done – still need to do the other sleeve and the yoke. So… I’ll get my blog caught up with … Continue reading
Cloud Knitting
I’ve started knitting the Drops 88-13 pullover I’ve been wanting to make. I decided to use Douceur et Soie instead of the Vivaldi specified in the pattern. It’s a much lighter yarn (about half the weight), but I think it … Continue reading
What I did on my Summer Vacation
I’m back from my trip to Georgia. Nice trip, but I’m glad to be home! (Well, except for the fact that our air conditioner compresser died and won’t be replaced until Wednesday.) I was able to pretty much finish my … Continue reading
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