by Cassy | Nov 1, 2011 | Knitting, Knitting challenge, WIP
This year I am joining the ranks of the ambitious knitters that dare to knit a 50,000+ sweater in the month of November. I have chosen the Still Light Tunic by Veera Välimäki. I have been captivated by the Ella Rae Lace Merino shown above (color number 9) for over a...
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 | 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 | Jul 24, 2011 | Knitting, WIP
This summer has been refreshing. Class is over for another month and the upcoming semester will be less intense than others have been in my PhD program. Though it is sweltering outside, my knitting hasn’t slowed. I’ve been working on a dress for about a...
by Cassy | Sep 7, 2009 | Design, Knitting, WIP
Yes, I went there. Cheesiest title I could think of in the moment. These delicious little foot warmers are my favorite project right now. They’re a men’s size 10.5 and I don’t know exactly what I will do with them when done. They might be my...
by Cassy | Aug 10, 2009 | Knitting, Travels, WIP
Hanging at the airport in NW Arkansas waiting for my flight to Chicago that will connect me with a flight to Buffalo that will connect me with a young Canadian fellow who will take me to Toronto. This is a pretty last-minute and spontaneous trip. I’ve never been...
