by Cassy | Aug 29, 2013 | Knitting, Knitting challenge, WIP
I’m pretty sure these sleeves are playing a joke on me. Check out how slanted they are: This has happened to me before. I don’t know if it’s just the moss stitch, or because I knit continental, or what. My Minimalist Cardigan had the same issue with...
by Cassy | Aug 21, 2013 | Finished object, Knitting, Tips
Matt is a Gemini, therefore, I am a Gemini lover. My Gemini sweater is off the needles and on my body. I did a little steam blocking for this one, because it didn’t seem to need much manipulation and I wanted to wear it immediately. I used Rowan Purelife Organic...
by Cassy | Aug 13, 2013 | Knitting, Tips, WIP
I’m enraptured with Gemini. I don’t think it makes me a boring person to admit that some of the projects I adore most are the ones with row after row of stockinette. I am hooked on the rhythm of this project. I love sitting still, catching up on some True...
by Cassy | Aug 9, 2013 | Knitting, Tips, Yarn
I was inspired by Bethany’s lovely example to knit a Gemini . This is the second pattern from Knitty on my needles right now. Yea for Knitty! I started this last night and I’m through the lace portion, so it’s mostly auto pilot knitting. I decided to...
by Cassy | Jul 26, 2013 | Knitting, Knitting challenge, WIP
I’m loving Beatnik so far for the SSKAL. The cables are definitely keeping me on my toes. I have the chart on one side and the definitions for the abbreviations on the other. I highly recommend the color coded version put together by Knitty editors. It helps to...