by Cassy | Mar 19, 2013 | Design, Knitting, WIP
Why oh why does it seems like sleeves take forever? The back flew by, even with the couple of minor frogs I had to execute. If you’re not a knitter, a sentence reading “frogs I had to execute” could sound so sinister… For any laypeople or...
by Cassy | Mar 18, 2013 | Finished object, Knitting
I think I learned to knit around April of 2004. I was living in Lawrence, KS and working at a restaurant called Tellers. I remember waiting on a woman one night that was eating alone. I struck up a conversation with her. She was in town on business and said she was...
by Cassy | Mar 13, 2013 | Knitting, Mishap, WIP
Oh hahahah. I’ve done it again. I saw a little hole peeking at me when I was working on the large swath of stockinette on the back of Matt’s cardigan two nights ago. I dropped the offending YO, because I didn’t want that little hole glaring at me, or...
by Cassy | Mar 12, 2013 | Design, Knitting, WIP
I’m still plugging away on Matt’s sweater. It served as a faithful companion for breaks during my week of comprehensive exams. I’ve never designed a sweater before and part of this process is just being ok with ripping and reknitting. Maybe...
by Cassy | Mar 6, 2013 | Finished object, Knitting
Here is the promised picture of my Oak Trail hat, atop my noggin (which is hopefully hard at work on my comps while you read this). I’m allowing myself a small break from my week of exams to post once more. Though I don’t relish working on my exams, I...
by Cassy | Mar 4, 2013 | Finished object, Knitting
I love this sweater. I’m not sure I picked up stitches at the shoulders for the sleeves in the neatest way possible, but otherwise, we’re in love. She is comfy (thank you, Sublime Baby Cashmerino Silk) and warm. I love the colors. Nearly white yarn might...
