Well, a pattern having been identified, and with a nudge from whimsicalknitter in the right direction, yarn has now been ordered. I find myself very excited at the prospect of knitting a complete garment. It has certainly been over 20 years since I last knitted a sweater, perhaps almost 30. The best thing? I get …
Monthly archives: April 2008
In a sweat
I am becoming increasingly dissatisfied with these quick-fix one-skein knits. I crave some serious knitting… and a sweater. The problem is, I mean, the problems are: The sheer volume aka cost of yarn to clothe my all too ample bosom The alternative of time and effort and sheer patience-cum-skill required to spin enough to clothe …
Simply Spiffing
We may be on a roll – I grafted the toes of my sock at spinning group this morning. I was torn between letting the impetus carry me forward, and casting on the second sock, or shifting some of that red and grey merino/mohair. The spinning won. We admired F’s refurbished loom, and I …
Long live the sock
You can say what you like about plain socks: they are fast, non-taxing, have a certain aesthetic appeal – certainly. I’ll not deny that… but, they sure are boring! All the same, as today sees Return Of The Migraine, plain socks are about all that I can aspire to. I’m calling this one Simply Arizona, …
Needles on Fire: Camellia
I love Kate Gilbert’s Camellia sweater… Needles on Fire: Camellia