by Cassy | Nov 1, 2011 | Knitting, Knitting challenge, WIP
This year I am joining the ranks of the ambitious knitters that dare to knit a 50,000+ sweater in the month of November. I have chosen the Still Light Tunic by Veera Välimäki. I have been captivated by the Ella Rae Lace Merino shown above (color number 9) for over a...
by Cassy | Oct 31, 2011 | Finished object, Knitting, Knitting challenge
Behold the glory of the finished Bacchus Socks. I was flipping through old Interweave magazines a couple of months ago and stumbled upon these. I was shocked to see a pattern I loved that was already toe up, and I couldn’t resist the cables. I’ve been in a...
by Cassy | Oct 30, 2011 | Knitting, Stash, Travels
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. I went to St. Louis, then NYC two weeks later, and last week to my grandpa’s funeral. Needless to say, I am behind on the posting of travels, finished objects, and general musings. Rhinebeck was wonderful. I went on...
by Cassy | Oct 20, 2011 | Travels
Today is the 5th anniversary of my blog. In the past five years I have gone through many, many personal changes, pauses and reflections, times of turmoil and despair, and feelings of exhalation and joy. So has the world. Though I have many wonderful solely knitting...
by Cassy | Oct 12, 2011 | Finished object, Knitting
This project post is long overdue. I finished this at least a month ago. I put off the seaming for about a month after I finished the knitting, and that took me at least 6 hours. Eeesh. This may be why I avoid seams so much! I think I could have done a little bit...
by Cassy | Sep 29, 2011 | Design, Finished object, Knitting
It’s funny how much emotion we can convey in body language, even in our feet. To me, the toes above, and the following picture look like shy feet. It seems so weird to think that feet convey shyness or timidity, but I think they do. And I guess I think...
by Cassy | Sep 16, 2011 | Finished object, Knitting
Most of the time I can photograph the socks on the foot of the actual recipient, but sometimes they live halfway across the country. This is the case with these socks. They are birthday socks for my friend Lindsay’s upcoming birthday. She moved to Connecticut...
by Cassy | Sep 7, 2011 | Knitting, WIP
There are many comforts in life. Knitting is one of my comforts. In my life it has served as a celebration for new beginnings; balm for a sad, swollen heart; a generous show of love for cherished ones; a source of soothing for my frazzled mind; and innovation for my...
by Cassy | Sep 3, 2011 | Design, Finished object, Knitting
Summer is coming to an end. Many knitters rejoice in this since we get to pull out our delicious wools to knit with or wear. I am a fan of summer, and though it has been an intensely hot one, I’m still sad to part with it. As a Labor Day holiday/end of summer...
by Cassy | Aug 28, 2011 | Knitting, WIP
Koigu KPPPM is one of my favorite fibers to knit with. I fell in love with it the first time I saw the eye catching colorways, and the feel in your fingers as you knit with it is no less amazing. Thus far, I have mostly used it for socks, and I have made a few blanket...
