by Cassy | Mar 1, 2021 | Knitting, WIP
I started these socks around Thanksgiving, and initially made a cable pattern. I got all the way through the heel turn and I hated the way they fit, so I riiiiiiiiipped them out. Argh. I cast them back on as a pair of Hermione’s Everyday Socks because I knew it...
by Cassy | Feb 14, 2021 | Knitting, Mishap, WIP
It’s never a great feeling when you suddenly realize you haven’t been paying attention to a pattern at all and have gone far beyond what you were supposed to in terms of next steps. UGH. That’s where I’m at today. I’m making Uniform, Build Your Own Cardigan by Carrie...
by Cassy | Jan 18, 2021 | Finished object, Knitting
I finished a Stockholm Sweater last week and it’s a light cloud of softness. This sweater is by Petit Knit and I like that it’s a basic piece that will fit well into my wardrobe. I used Zealana Air, held doubled, for this project. This yarn has a fun...
by Cassy | Dec 22, 2020 | Finished object, Knitting
I can’t recall how many times I’ve made these Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang. The pattern is about 15 years old and free. I still lament losing one of the mitts from my first pair. Somehow I’ve never knit another pair for myself to replace them, but...
by Cassy | Dec 3, 2020 | Finished object, Knitting
This hat is perhaps about two years in the making. It languished in a bin of unfinished knits for a looooong time. I made two other color combinations of this hat in the same kind of yarn. The yarn is Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in Canton (green) and...
by Cassy | Nov 23, 2020 | Knitting, WIP
I’ve been working on a Stockholm Sweater when not working on kid socks. I’m using some Zealana Air yarn held doubled for this. The yarn is 40 percent cashmere, 40 percent brushtail possum down, and 20 percent mulberry silk. This is the second time...
