So Frustrated

So, the Helena Jacket has been proceeding nicely, but I have reached that critical point where I’m far enough along to realize that I’m really not going to have enough yarn.  Now, I have more yardage than the pattern calls far, even taking into account the size, so I’m pretty frustrated right now. Other than [...]

December 21, 2010 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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Vacation Crafting

So, I’m on the road again, but I can’t go anywhere without my yarn. I’ve got the sweater I’m making for my mom, the Helena Jacket.  The back is nearly finished, but I realized after I was already miles away from home that I hadn’t brought a tape measure.  So far, I’ve managed to just [...]

December 19, 2010 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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Plenty of Distractions

I spent most of this week watching all of the Harry Potter movies so that I’d be ready to go see the new one on Friday night.  Needless to say, very little sewing got done.  However, I did manage to almost finish an entire sock.  I’m not entirely thrilled with the yarn or the pattern, [...]

November 20, 2010 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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