by Cassy | Aug 27, 2011 | Knitting
I was thrilled to discover that my blog was placed as one of the WordPress Freshly Pressed features! Thanks for looking at my site. The content is mostly knitting, with the occasional bits of randomness. I’m an unabashed yarn addict and this art/craft/hobby...
by Cassy | Aug 23, 2011 | Finished object, Knitting
This Liesl will probably live a long time because she’s made out of Euroflax Sportweight. This stuff lasts forever, and you can wash and even dry to your heart’s content. Liesl patterns have been selling like wildfire at Hand Held (my LYS). I made this one...
by Cassy | Aug 21, 2011 | Design, Finished object, Knitting, Tips
This is another pattern/project I’ve had around for awhile. I wrote this pattern last summer, but neglected taking a picture for a WHOLE YEAR. So, here is the Wasabi Cowl! This pattern is free and available on Ravelry for download. Find it here on Ravelry. Or...
by Cassy | Aug 17, 2011 | Design, Finished object, Knitting
I have a love for slouchy hats. This one especially feels almost like a hug from a bunny, as the Classic Elite Yarns Fresco yarn knits up super-soft. I re-knitted and tested the yarn until I could get it the way I wanted with only one skein of Fresco, so it’s a...
by Cassy | Aug 12, 2011 | Finished object, Knitting
My Vision top from Rowan Magazine 49 is finished! I’ve worn it a couple of times now and finally got the chance to take some early morning shots like I wanted. This top is made out of Kidsilk Haze and is a fairly easy knit. The lace is the most fun part, and as...
by Cassy | Aug 1, 2011 | Knitting
Yesterday, my mother learned to knit! I had been wanting to teach her for about 5 years and she kept telling me she “wasn’t old enough.” This is her in a action! She picked it up pretty easily, even the long-tail cast on. I tried to teach her...
by Cassy | Jul 24, 2011 | Knitting, WIP
This summer has been refreshing. Class is over for another month and the upcoming semester will be less intense than others have been in my PhD program. Though it is sweltering outside, my knitting hasn’t slowed. I’ve been working on a dress for about a...
by Cassy | Jun 14, 2011 | Design, Knitting, Travels
t Grumpy slouch This is a hat that I made awhile back. It has a cable whenever I felt like making a cable, and has the same kind of slouchiness in the back that Ysolda Teague uses in Ripley. It’s made out of Princess, by Classic Elite Yarns, which was not quite...
by Cassy | Jun 13, 2011 | Knitting
On May 22nd my LYS, Hand Held Knitting organized a yarn bombing to coincide with Fayetteville’s first Block St. Block Party and our chosen day for World Wide Knit in Public Day. Last time we yarn bombed we put 16 inch squares all around the town square. This...
by Cassy | Mar 21, 2011 | Design, Finished object, Knitting
Happy Spring. I’m officially on spring break from school this week with no big plans. I’ve just been enjoying the lovely weather, admiring the newly flowering magnolia and red bud trees, and playing outside as much as possible. I’ve knitted many...
