by Cassy | Apr 16, 2014 | Knitting, WIP
Hello, pink! I’m starting the Cocktail(Dress). I think I will end up making some kind of S/M hybrid, putting the ease of the garment somewhat between the measurements for these two sizes. I’m ok with some negative ease in the bust, but I don’t want...
by Cassy | Apr 12, 2014 | Knitting, Yarn
I passed my dissertation defense, and am now officially Dr. Dominick! Good alliteration, eh? My dissertation research included two knitting groups with 4th grade girls to see if participating in the knitting group enhanced their social skills and academic...
by Cassy | Apr 10, 2014 | Knitting, WIP
Today is my dissertation defense at 2:00pm! I’m nervous, excited, and so ready to be done! Think good thoughts for me, y’all. There is power in the collective unconsciousness… As for knitting content, while I’m working on larger projects,...
by Cassy | Apr 3, 2014 | Finished object, Knitting, Tips
Aw yeah! Happy to be finished! BlueSand Cardigan is a lovely pattern. It has enormous amounts of detail and takes you step-by-step through everything, with photo tutorials where necessary. It does have many elements you have to attend to for a good portion of the...
by Cassy | Apr 1, 2014 | Finished object, Knitting
I love this top. It’s Whispers, another brilliant design by Veera Valimaki. I love her style. The pattern was originally called “Wispers” on Ravelry and in the magazine preview, and “Whispers” in the pattern itself. It has since been...
by Cassy | Mar 31, 2014 | knitalong, Knitting, WIP
My New Girl skirt is not finished, but I’m nearing the finish on it soon. I thought I should do an update on it, so here is where I am: I went with the Marina colorway for the contrast color. It just kept sticking out as the color choice that would work best...
