by Cassy | Sep 7, 2011 | Knitting, WIP
There are many comforts in life. Knitting is one of my comforts. In my life it has served as a celebration for new beginnings; balm for a sad, swollen heart; a generous show of love for cherished ones; a source of soothing for my frazzled mind; and innovation for my...
by Cassy | Sep 3, 2011 | Design, Finished object, Knitting
Summer is coming to an end. Many knitters rejoice in this since we get to pull out our delicious wools to knit with or wear. I am a fan of summer, and though it has been an intensely hot one, I’m still sad to part with it. As a Labor Day holiday/end of summer...
by Cassy | Aug 28, 2011 | Knitting, WIP
Koigu KPPPM is one of my favorite fibers to knit with. I fell in love with it the first time I saw the eye catching colorways, and the feel in your fingers as you knit with it is no less amazing. Thus far, I have mostly used it for socks, and I have made a few blanket...
by Cassy | Aug 27, 2011 | Knitting
I was thrilled to discover that my blog was placed as one of the WordPress Freshly Pressed features! Thanks for looking at my site. The content is mostly knitting, with the occasional bits of randomness. I’m an unabashed yarn addict and this art/craft/hobby...
by Cassy | Aug 23, 2011 | Finished object, Knitting
This Liesl will probably live a long time because she’s made out of Euroflax Sportweight. This stuff lasts forever, and you can wash and even dry to your heart’s content. Liesl patterns have been selling like wildfire at Hand Held (my LYS). I made this one...
by Cassy | Aug 21, 2011 | Design, Finished object, Knitting, Tips
This is another pattern/project I’ve had around for awhile. I wrote this pattern last summer, but neglected taking a picture for a WHOLE YEAR. So, here is the Wasabi Cowl! This pattern is free and available on Ravelry for download. Find it here on Ravelry. Or...