by Cassy | Feb 20, 2013 | Stash, Tips
Last July, I gave you all a little peek at the yarns in my stash. I’ve been trying to be good and knit lots of things out of it. Sometimes, I succeed, sometimes I fall in love with something new or see a deal too good to pass up. I think it mostly evens out over...
by Cassy | Apr 21, 2012 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
If you’ve read any amount of blog posts on this site, or know me in real life, it’s not much of a secret that I have a passion for sock yarn. It’s hard for me to believe that not everyone is in love with sock yarn in the same way. Not many other...
by Cassy | Dec 12, 2011 | Finished object, Knitting, Tips
This baby is FINISHED. I started Larch Cardigan by Amy Christoffers last February or March. After setting her aside for numerous other ventures, she is finished. I reknit the collar several times. Lesson to be learned: hey, read the full pattern. Then read it again....
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...
by Cassy | Jun 7, 2010 | Knitting, Tips, Uncategorized
I would really like to put together a post about great knitting reference books. The Knitter’s Handbook by Montse Stanley is often mentioned in blogs, and Elizabeth Zimmerman is a queen of good knitting instruction, but what about the other gems? I’m...