Blue ribbon sailing

I know that I should be taking my Thorfinn socks with me, but I am on the boat today and am taking the Lace Ribbon Scarf to knit. It’s fun, fast, easy – and I am really enjoying knitting it. Intended as an occasional antidote to the beastly Firestarter socks, it is fast becoming my …

The little miracle called blocking

I tried another photo session today. I wanted to get decent snaps of my felt, and also a FO shot of the Noro Hat – plus a quick snap of a newly cast on project. I was surprised (why? I shouldn’t have been) when I picked up the Noro Hat (should I call it a …

Etsy :: lindabelinda :: String Along Yarn Caddy

Etsy :: lindabelinda :: String Along Yarn Caddy *NEED*

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!) …