by Cassy | Apr 18, 2019 | Finished object, Knitting
I worked on this Carbeth Cardigan quietly in the background during our spring break trip to New Orleans and for a short time after. Lately it seems like lots of my knitting doesn’t make it to Instagram or this blog as often as I’m knitting it. Ah, life....
by Cassy | Mar 29, 2019 | Finished object, Knitting
When I saw the most recent issue of Pompom I fell in love with this hat, Sweetfern. I used the recommended yarn, Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in Reservoir Hill (navy) and Columbus Circle. The pattern was pretty breezy after a repeat or two. It all started...
by Cassy | Mar 15, 2019 | Knitting, WIP
When the world feels full of tragedy and chaos knitting can be some respite. It is a form of bilateral stimulation (using both hands works both sides of the brain) and bilateral stimulation has been shown to help with anxiety and processing trauma. Today’s...
by Cassy | Mar 8, 2019 | Knitting, WIP
I’ve been dreaming up a project that could be explosively pink for Zooey. I had some Madeline Tosh Twist Light in some gorgeous colors hanging out in my stash, so here we go. From top to bottom they’re Voodoo, Beach Bonfire, and French Toast. I previously...
by Cassy | Mar 5, 2019 | Knitting, WIP
In the midst of a glut of sock projects on my needles (all mostly stockinette), I needed something fresh. I decided to go looking for a shawl worthy of some stashed Anzula Squishy in Iris. I landed on Sempervivum, a gorgeous lace adventure by Jared Flood. So far this...
by Cassy | Mar 2, 2019 | Design, Finished object, Knitting
This nameless sweater is finished. I used Kelbourne Woolens Scout in heather and navy and aimed for a crew neck sweater with set-in sleeves and single stripes of color. In my previous post about this sweater I discussed that some lack of foresight had me working with...
