Halfway there!

I’m halfway through the Driftwood Tee that is my second TTTKAL project.  I’m loving working with this Manos Serena fiber.  I discovered I was a stitch short when I got to the shoulder shaping bind offs, and I have no idea where it went, but I continued...

Drifting on a sea of purple

I started this project on Monday, as soon as I got my Saco Stripes top sewn together.  For my second TTKAL project I’m making a Driftwood Tee, by Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark.  I’ve been dying to use this Manos Serena yarn (color Boysenberry) for ages now....

TTTKAL #1

My first TTTKAL project is finished!   This tank is Saco Stripes by Pam Allen. I used Shibui Linen in Brass and Suit.  My row gauge was off a bit, so I ended up having to space out decrease rows to every 8 rows, and I made my stripes 4 rows to give them a bit more...

Stitches all over

I’m nearly finished with the back of my Saco Stripes tank for the TTTKAL going on this month.  Though this looks like black and yellow in this pic, it’s actually yellow and navy.   Since I had a bit different row gauge, I spaced out my decreases a little...

Happy Mother’s Day!

To all the mommas and their mommas and so on, Happy Mother’s Day!  Becoming a mother to this little monkey has been a lovely, funny, challenging, rewarding, and heart-expanding experience. This morning while we were snuggling in bed after she got up I asked her...

Inspiration overload!

My Ravelry queue is getting exciting!  I’ve got at least 5 summer tops that I have in mind for summer knittin.  I have yarn for 4 of these, so I’m ready to cut loose and do some serious knitting (as soon as I finish my Cocktail(Dress) of course).  As luck...