by Cassy | Aug 8, 2013 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
It’s been rainy and somewhat dreary here, but since it’s summer it feels like you’re walking through hot water when it’s not rain with the absurd level of humidity. I am grateful that we’re getting more rain than last year, because rain...
by Cassy | Aug 5, 2013 | Knitting, Knitting challenge, Mishap, WIP
Can you see my mistake? I posted this on Instagram (I’m knitten) and it wasn’t immediately obvious to some, but I’ve been staring these cables down for about 10 inches, so it glared at me. The top cable isn’t crossed. Oy. I frogged an entire...
by Cassy | Jul 30, 2013 | Knitting, WIP
I recently sorted my Ravelry projects to show the WIPs (works in progress) at the top. I have a few things hanging out with that designation. Hi, Birthday Socks for Matt. It’s nice to see you again. I’ve been making some significant progress on them in the...
by Cassy | Jul 29, 2013 | Finished object, Knitting
Did you want to see a finished summer top? Oh, ok. Well here you go! My Kit Camisole is finished and I looooooooove it. It’s funny that the weather has been rainy and mid to low 70’s Fahrenheit lately. It’s altogether pleasant and makes me want to...
by Cassy | Jul 26, 2013 | Knitting, Knitting challenge, WIP
I’m loving Beatnik so far for the SSKAL. The cables are definitely keeping me on my toes. I have the chart on one side and the definitions for the abbreviations on the other. I highly recommend the color coded version put together by Knitty editors. It helps to...
by Cassy | Jul 24, 2013 | Knitting, Knitting challenge, WIP
I don’t know if I’ve ever participated in an organized KAL (knit-a-long), but I’m going to participate in this one. It’s all about making sweaters in the summer, so that when the cold season hits, you can wear them. Makes sense. We’ll see...