I do love a Cookie.A sock, but my, they can take some knitting time! These Mingus socks began life in August 2008… and came to fruition this week. To be fair, I think I did not have my full set of sock knitting skills at the time that I began them. I do recall that …
Tag archives: Finished Objects
Almost FO Friday
Hello Friday, it is good to see you wheel around again. We have a finished object… kind of. The Clapotis lurched to an end last night and now needs some stitches uravelling and a wash and block. Unfortunately I made something of a mess of the finishing section and I am inclined to reknit it. …
Believe it or Not
Well, the plan to make an FO post today about the Bridgewater shawl have failed, as it has not made it as far as the blocking mats yet. I confess that this may have something to do with the dog’s breakfast that I made of the corner grafting. It is truly awful. I am trying …
FO: Pamuya
A bit of a cheat this one, as I already wrote about it elsewhere – but it is all that I have to offer this week. Pattern: Pamuya by Alexandra Wiedmayer of DragansVarg Yarn: 99g of Handspun (mine) 2ply from Ashford Silk/Merino (20/80) sliver in Peppercorns Notes: A lovely triangle, written for 4ply but very …
FOs deferred
No FO posts today, I’m afraid. The back is too sore to be able to block my knitting and take pretty photographs. Knitting is on hold too, until I can get more comfortable. I move (slowly) from bed to desk and back again… and fume inwardly because I feel too fogged by the painkillers to …
FO: Autumn Light – Aestlight Shawl
Not my first Aestlight by any means. I just love this pattern as it provides an eminently wearable neck warmer for everyday use. The garter stitch drape menas that it wraps around just beautifully. This is my fifth Aestlight – the fourth awaits some yarn spinning before it can be completed. This one sprang to …