by Cassy | Aug 19, 2019 | Knitting, Tips, Tutorial, WIP
For the math averse, fear not. This post includes some very very light math that can unlock your options for knitting patterns. It’s simpler than you think. Let’s be clear though, I’m not highly adept at most math. This is my best way to explain...
by Cassy | Jul 9, 2019 | Mishap, Tips
I’ve dabbled in dyeing with Kool-Aid before. Knitty has a fantastic article about how to do it that I use as a reference each time I try to do this. Recently, I washed a bunch of knits together and something bled. The article that I think was the offender has...
by Cassy | Sep 14, 2018 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
Are you ever knitting along on a glorious sweater pattern and you can’t wait to wear it, only to be confronted by the sleeves at the end of the pattern? Then you feel slightly defeated as sleeves always take longer than you think. You’re not alone,...
by Cassy | Jun 11, 2018 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
I’m loving this Darlene top in Euroflax Sport. The color is Orchid. My previous summer tops in Euroflax had me using a size 1 needle to get gauge. In this project I’m using a size 2, and it feels so much easier. Knitting from the top down allows for me to...
by Cassy | Jan 19, 2017 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
…she’s going to ask for another one. And then she’s going to want a hat to go with it. And so on. We’ve come full spectrum from Zooey rejecting things I’ve knitted for her to having a running list of things I should knit for her next....
by Cassy | Sep 13, 2016 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
I am completing not one, but two R&R Hoodies this week and I can’t wait to show you more! Zippers are no longer a fear of mine after sewing in the one on my finished hoodie. I followed the zipper tutorial for this hoodie by Tanis Fiber Arts and that was...