by Cassy | Jan 16, 2014 | Finished object, Knitting, Tips
My oldest UFO finally has a finished status! These socks are for Matt. The yarn is Opal Sport in color 5103. Sadly, the yarn is discontinued. It’s about 40% synthetic, which is not the most fun to knit, but I know they’ll last a decade or so. They’re...
by Cassy | Jan 14, 2014 | Finished object, Knitting
This is 2013 in knitting! I was inspired by a similar post from Angela, one of my favorite knitting bloggers. In 2013 I completed 50 projects. They’re listed above by the month that I finished the project, with the name of the project (if it has a pattern name)....
by Cassy | Jan 13, 2014 | Finished object, Knitting
I’m happy to show my second teal sweater of the month, Blank Canvas. The yarn is Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool in Bahama Blue. It feels nice right next to my skin, and I hope the silk/wool blend will lend itself to some springtime wear. You can read more specifics...
by Cassy | Jan 8, 2014 | Knitting, WIP
My Blank Canvas is about to start looking like a sweater, rather than a collection of pieces. I finished the body and sleeves to the armpits. I’ve made a few mods to the 34″ size. I knit an extra 1.5 inches before starting the waist decreases. I did one...
by Cassy | Jan 6, 2014 | Finished object, Knitting, Tips
Finally, I can present some finished pictures of Antrorse. I still haven’t received my buttons in the mail, but I was tired of not being able to wear it, so I found some buttons at my LYS that I think I like even more than the wooden ones I ordered....
by Cassy | Jan 3, 2014 | Knitting, WIP
It’s been awhile since I’ve put much time into these socks. I started them for Matt last February, and they have been sitting around patiently, while I occasionally pick them up and knit an inch or two. I finally got past the super slow 9 cm of heel flap,...
by Cassy | Jan 1, 2014 | Knitting, WIP
The year lays freshly before us. What will you do in 2014? I’m hoping to graduate with my doctorate in counselor education in May, I plan on writing some new knitting patterns, and get some kind of gainful employment that will help support my family and my yarn...
by Cassy | Dec 31, 2013 | Finished object, Knitting
Happy New Years! I hope everyone has a festive (and safe) evening tonight. My sole Christmas knit was a pair of Wending arm warmers. It was a pretty stress-free Christmas. My family draws names for gift giving, so I only have three people to plan for gift-wise: Matt,...
by Cassy | Dec 27, 2013 | Knitting, WIP
Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! I spent the last few days camped out at my parents, soaking up the opportunities to sleep in because my mom graciously got up with Zooey for her 5:45/6 am wake-ups. We had a lot of fun and I got to do plenty of...
by Cassy | Dec 23, 2013 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
The part of my brain allotted to dissertation mode is fully on vacation till at least January 6th. It feels good. I have the hand portion of one Wending wrister to finish tonight, then they’ll get a light blocking. I have the Latte Baby Coat to show soon. Z was...
