by Cassy | Mar 1, 2021 | Knitting, WIP
I started these socks around Thanksgiving, and initially made a cable pattern. I got all the way through the heel turn and I hated the way they fit, so I riiiiiiiiipped them out. Argh. I cast them back on as a pair of Hermione’s Everyday Socks because I knew it...
by Cassy | Feb 14, 2021 | Knitting, Mishap, WIP
It’s never a great feeling when you suddenly realize you haven’t been paying attention to a pattern at all and have gone far beyond what you were supposed to in terms of next steps. UGH. That’s where I’m at today. I’m making Uniform, Build Your Own Cardigan by Carrie...
by Cassy | Jan 18, 2021 | Finished object, Knitting
I finished a Stockholm Sweater last week and it’s a light cloud of softness. This sweater is by Petit Knit and I like that it’s a basic piece that will fit well into my wardrobe. I used Zealana Air, held doubled, for this project. This yarn has a fun...
by Cassy | Dec 29, 2020 | Finished object, sewing, Uncategorized
I finally have a pair of jeans that I LOVE and will wear for ages. I made Ginger Jeans with some Cone Mills stretch denim from Fancy Tiger Crafts. It’s 12 oz denim, but oddly enough it was much easier to sew than the 12 oz bull denim I used for my first pair....
by Cassy | Dec 22, 2020 | Finished object, Knitting
I can’t recall how many times I’ve made these Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang. The pattern is about 15 years old and free. I still lament losing one of the mitts from my first pair. Somehow I’ve never knit another pair for myself to replace them, but...
