It’s a long story and rather more complicated than it should be but… in today’s post was a parcel of Torch Island and Inferno rovings, plus a felting tool. I owe Copperpot many thanks. This means that I have an embarrassment of fibre, and will have not one but two felting tools at my disposal. …
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Effective
I don’t think I shall be needing to block the Noro Hat at all. It got thoroughly blocked last night in situ when Mr L wore the hat in the rain. It kept his head beautifully warm while we walked Nell tot he post box. He is very pleased with his hat – which means …
Good grief
This hat has caused a disproportionate amount of grief. At least it is off the needles – finally. My camera didn’t like capturing it. The photos are out of focus and way off colour. It needs a good blocking, I reckon. Me and my camera will revisit the Spring Cap once it is …
It’s Official
I think it is now clear that my former addiction to knitting has reemerged, even with the hard parts. I got to the crown shaping on my Spring Cap just before bath time last night. While Mr L ran the bath, I thought I could furiously knit the final twelve rows (low water pressure here!) …
For Mr L
clippers book (hint) 🙂
Groovin’ along
Mr L’s hat is storming along – this is where it got to last night. The project is now on hiatus until I can spin a bit more yarn. I also need to free up my DPNs. I could knit another decrease or two on the circs but it is now affecting my tension rather …