by Cassy | Jun 24, 2013 | Knitting, Tips
Here is a post about swatching, if you’re into that kind of thing. I know we’re often impatient and want to jump to the actual garment, but hang on there, kitten. Don’t you want to make sure it will fit? Did you know you’re stockinette swatches...
by Cassy | Apr 23, 2013 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
I am back to the Ellybob Cardigan and I’m to the fun part…the Fair Isle! This is my first time working Fair Isle on a purl side. For this project it is necessary to weave in some of the long stranded floats when you are working the other color. The pattern...
by Cassy | Apr 17, 2013 | Knitting, Tips
First, I have a little bit of business. I changed my Ravelry username from casystotyle to knitthehellout. I didn’t realize I could change it until the other day, and I thought I should mention it. Knitthehellout just seems like a more logical tie to the blog to...
by Cassy | Apr 11, 2013 | Knitting, Mishap, Tips, WIP
Firstly, I am officially a doctoral candidate for my degree in counselor education! Thanks for all the good wishes yesterday. The oral exam wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. It felt more like a collaboration than a grilling at times, and I found out within...
by Cassy | Apr 3, 2013 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
Say what? More self-striping socks? What a shock. I bought this yarn back in December, intending to make Matt another pair of socks. They’ve been hiding out on the needles, moving at a glacial pace for a few months. I keep putting them down for something more...
by Cassy | Mar 1, 2013 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
I hate weaving in ends. At that point in the project I just want to be done and move on to my next knitting love. It’s important to take a little time to make it look nice though. I usually take extra care to weave ends deftly around the armpits of sweaters,...
