Flip it around
I keep peeking inside this hat because I like how it looks on the inside almost (almost...there's still a clear winner) as much as how it looks on the outside. So here's the outside (look...it's gotten bigger)! And here's the inside. And here's another shot (pulled properly inside out so [...]
Blocking
We've talked about this before, but just for the record, I'm still strongly in favor of blocking your cowls. And I'm still absolutely convinced this is the best way to do it. I started by threading blocking wires through the fabric at the top and bottom (you can hold them [...]
Alright, let’s fix them
Back in early August, The Boy got a pair of the spiffy Allbirds shoes (the ones made of wool!) to wear as slippers. He likes them and has worn them around the house for the last few months. However, come the end of December, it became clear there was a [...]
Now for the fun bit
Made it through the ribbing...all 6 flipping inches of it. I console myself with the idea that my ears will be warm and cozy. And that the fun part is pretty enough to make up for the quiet start! [pextestim pex_attr_set="looking-for-this-pattern" pex_attr_autoplay="false"][/pextestim]
That’s officially a pair of socks
So the sock grew. And grew. And pretty soon it was a real live fully grown sock! They're officially done (the toe has been grafted and the ends woven in and the socks blocked since this picture was taken), the pattern is officially done, all we need now is proper [...]
Let’s call it a character building experience…
You know how sometimes you have a new experience and you all of a sudden you learn a whole bunch of things that maybe should have been obvious already but you never quite thought of? Like how it takes a lot of space to move around on a knee scooter? [...]
So have I mentioned that trying things on is good?
The hat has continued to grow (as have the snow drifts...it's blustery out there). And we're at that point where the brim simply must be finished if I'm to retain my sanity. Which means that we're at a really good point to discuss something sneaky about hat brims (and knitted [...]
Could be a clue
So the cardigan? Yeah, here's some proof I'm not overly precious about it. It was tossed on the foot of the bed and the kittens decided it was a fine place for a nap (can't say I blame them). This could be why it gets holes...
Proof of Concept…
So I mean yes, it does seem to be technically possible for me to knit with circular needles... But I'm still finding it deeply, deeply awkward. But I still fail to have suitable long DPNs in this size, and I still do not want to knit a hat on short [...]
Ice Ice Baby
So, in a fit of truly balletic grace, I managed to slip and fall on the ice in my driveway not too long ago. It was, I'm sure, a sight to behold. After a day or two of trying to convince myself it was just a twisted ankle and would [...]
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