The Ruffled Fichu is making excellent progress. There are now 941 stitches and the project is 70% complete. There are increases on alternate rows for the frilled edging and we shall end up with 1,773 stitches on the needle… and then…. and then…. there’s a picot edging to do. Here it is – the apple …
Author archives: Scattered Thinker
WIPping along
Briefly (very briefly): Ruffled Fichu: 70% done, and up to 941 stitches. Quite a way to go yet, but light is appearing at the end of this particular tunnel. Third weaving: end clearly in sight after working on it at Spinning this morning. I’ll be cutting it loose tomorrow. HOORAY. Right — time for bed!
UFO Reduction: February
New projects started in February Gördes socks Norie hat New Projects completed in February Gördes socks Norie hat UFOs picked up in February Ruffled Fichu Third Weaving Total Projects Completed in February = 2 Projects disposed of from original list: 11 Frogged (7) Infernal Mitts Blue DK cabled mitts Handspun Cushion cover Icing Very Terhi …
The Ups and Downs of a Knitter’s Life
There is no doubt about it, I was elated yesterday in completing my Gördes socks. It may have been the last of the month, but it was certainly still February. A goal achieved. Well done, me. Once I had photographed the socks and uploaded to the KAL thread, I briefly considered casting on for the …
A treat for the Monday Blues
There is a new Simon’s Cat video out. I love Simon’s Cat – it is so acutely well observed. For more Simon’s Cat, go here Enjoy!
Make love (and tarts), not war
After the feline fallout incident on Saturday, all was peaceful once more on Sunday (just to set minds at rest.) Sunday was another glorious day. IÂ got the washing on the line (a skein of Shetland Tweed) and set to making my Portuguese Custard Tarts. (I shall be writing these up properly over on the …