by Cassy | Sep 7, 2014 | Finished object, knitalong, Knitting challenge, Review
I’m pretty thrilled with my SSKAL 2014 project, Coda. The sweater is a lovely Brooklyn Tweed pattern, by the talented Olga Buraya-Kefelian. The yarn is Cascade 220 (one of my all time favorite workhorse wool yarns) in Summer Sky, an apt name for a summer...
by Cassy | Aug 20, 2014 | knitalong, Knitting, WIP
If some knitting can be done in pairs, I usually do so. I always knit socks in pairs, and I almost always do the same for sleeves. This time I changed my mind. The sleeves are simple enough and could be done two at a time, but I have several projects going where...
by Cassy | Aug 14, 2014 | knitalong, Knitting, WIP
Coda has captured my attention for quite a few evenings this week. It’s my SSKAL14 project this year, and it’s delightful to knit. It was smooth sailing through the stockinette. I threw in an extra waist decrease and knit an extra 3/4″ length for my...
by Cassy | May 21, 2014 | knitalong, Tips, WIP
I started this project on Monday, as soon as I got my Saco Stripes top sewn together. For my second TTKAL project I’m making a Driftwood Tee, by Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark. I’ve been dying to use this Manos Serena yarn (color Boysenberry) for ages now....