by Cassy | Jul 9, 2013 | Knitting, WIP
Now that Nuvem is behind me, I can focus on my Kit Camisole. I finally got past the half-linen portion at the bottom and got to fly a little faster on the mostly stockinette portion during the holiday weekend at my parent’s house. When there are seven other...
by Cassy | Jul 8, 2013 | Finished object, Knitting
Time flies too, too quickly. I can’t believe it’s already July. This month is full of fun and challenges. I have a big bite of my dissertation proposal to finish and polish before it goes to my dissertation chair, Zooey is turning ONE (how is that possible...
by Cassy | Jul 2, 2013 | Knitting
I feel like I’ve really lost the sock mojo I had last summer and a lot of the fall, but it’s mostly been replaced with the desire to knit endless baby garments. I’m inspired to knit this Sproutlette Dress: thanks to Angela’s cute example. I...
by Cassy | Jul 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
This month I’m turning 32. So far, I’ve really enjoyed my 30’s. Last year I had a baby, got married, moved into an adorable (but tiny) house, got published in Knitty, and became a doctoral candidate for my counselor education degree. It was full of...
by Cassy | Jun 28, 2013 | Knitting, WIP
I often personify my knits and talk about them as if they have personalities. I know I’m not alone in this. Sometimes they soothe us, sometimes they anger us, delight us, keep us up at night. We love them and cuddle them. We sometimes blame them for things....
by Cassy | Jun 24, 2013 | Knitting, Tips
Here is a post about swatching, if you’re into that kind of thing. I know we’re often impatient and want to jump to the actual garment, but hang on there, kitten. Don’t you want to make sure it will fit? Did you know you’re stockinette swatches...
by Cassy | Jun 21, 2013 | Knitting, Uncategorized
Oh, I’m in delicious golden linen yarn heaven right now. If you haven’t worked with Euroflax, it’s a lovely lovely thing and it will only get more beautiful and soft each time you wash and wear it. I have a confession, though. I’m being a total...
by Cassy | Jun 20, 2013 | Knitting, WIP
This is my Nuvem thus far. I’m on the fourth color in about a week and a half of sole focus. That’s 708 yards down. This next color contrast is not as stark, but I think it will balance well in blending to brown tones. One of my trusted advisors likes to...
by Cassy | Jun 18, 2013 | Knitting, WIP
Working on Nuvem is soothing. The alpaca/bamboo blend slides over my fingers and I only have to think about 8 increases every other row. I can do it while reading and mindlessness of it relaxes me. I’m sure I’m not alone in finding stockinette to work like...
by Cassy | Jun 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
What is it with me and stockinette projects? I do get a thrill out of completing complicated lace and cables. I love the way they look. I guess at this point in my life, I really love projects that I can pick up and put down without stressing about remembering a...
