Archive for the ‘Knitting’ Category

A Baby Blanket Montage

I finally managed to get the Hoodie Baby Blanket sent off to the baby it was intended for, so I took the opportunity to snap some photos of both of my most recent baby blankets. Then, of course, there is the beautiful Sólás Caomh with the trim edge from my Aragon Tunic. And one more [...]

April 3, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  2 Comments

Alternating

There really is something to be said for having multiple projects going at once.  Aside from simple PADD (project attention deficit disorder), I’ve found that it keeps me from sore hands as well. That’s never been  more apparent to me than today.  My husband and I did about two hours’ worth of yard work in [...]

March 27, 2010  Tags:   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  No Comments

Multi-craft-ural

I realize that I haven’t posted in quite sometime but, as I think I’ve mentioned before, I have many crafts that I indulge in.  Most recently, I’ve been pulled away by a couple of major sewing projects as well as a new hobby–book making. It all started because I need more college credits to move [...]

March 22, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  No Comments

Project Distractions

I’ve got way too many projects going right now.  The good news is that the Veronica sweater is nearing completion, though I will have to stick with short sleeves.  I found the perfect hooks to use as closures for the front and even started sewing then on only to decide that I want to reverse [...]

February 6, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  No Comments

I’m a very bad girl

So, I went out and bought yarn for my own Veronica sweater.  Yep, I couldn’t resist.  Besides, my sample was completely on hold until finding out what pattern to use.  (As it turns out, she wants not only a different pattern but also a different yarn.  I’m now in the middle of winding over 900 [...]

January 31, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  No Comments

When it just ain’t working…

…then it’s time to frog and start over. I ripped out my progress on the Cappuccino Cardigan and switched to the Veronica Sweater.  The Veronica has a much more structured look, plus it calls for a hook that is two sizes larger.  While that still doesn’t get me the right gauge, I’ve decided to stick [...]

January 18, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Knitting  No Comments

New pictures for a new year

I’ve continued to make quite a bit of progress on my projects this week.  Plus, I’ve got a few pictures uploaded, so I get to make this post colorful! First off, I’ve gotten my first Ambrosia sock finished: I didn’t have quite enough yarn to make it long enough to get past the largest part [...]

January 1, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  No Comments

Vacation means knitting time!

My vacation has just begun and already I’m enjoying the additional time to knit and crochet.  I finally got the second overlapping leaves sock finished.  They are a little large just about everywhere, but I still have the problem of the leg being a little too snug to slip easily over my heel to get [...]

December 22, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  No Comments

Let’s lose the placket.

I managed to finish the curried cable jacket without using another skein, and I’m pleased with the results!  I took apart the placket like I talked about in my previous post.  With the yarn, I was able to finish seaming the sleeves and set them into the armscye.  Plus, I still had enough yarn to [...]

December 10, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  3 Comments

New Photos!

I don’t really have too much to post about today, but I do have a couple of photos to share of projects that are now finished. Let’s start with the fun stuff, shall we… As far as actual progress goes, I’ve sort of been piddling around with stuff.  I did manage to finish the first [...]

December 3, 2009  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  No Comments