Enchase
So you know those itty bitty twisty cables? The ones that are so tidy and perfect and downright methodical that you just sort of turn yourself over to them and go happily along for the ride? Yeah, that's what Enchase are all about! And, full disclosure, tiny cables like this can be just a bit fiddly, at least until you get the hang of them. You'll probably have to look at the chart from time to time, especially in the beginning. But oh, oh it's worth it. Look how lovely that is. You really could not ask for anything more. [...]
Well Begun
Well then, that's the first big step for next year's book all sorted. The last of the yarns are in, and they're lovely. That's sweetgeorgia's Cashluxe Fine in Terra Firma. And that's their Superwash Sport in Goldmine. Both delightful, as sweetgeorgia always is. Both already swatched and properly sorted into my scheme! If you want to look back over all the yarns for next year's book, you should be able to find them here (plus other stuff about the book as it comes together). I've got lots of pieces for it off with knitters right now, and the rest will [...]
What’s the opposite of progress?
The sock grew and grew. It needs just about an inch more foot before it's time for the toe. But my motivation has, as expected, picked up and gone elsewhere. I've not actually knit a stitch on this in close to a week. The plan is to staple myself to the chair, put something entertaining on netflix, and trick myself into finishing it up this weekend. Feel free to harass me about it if you don't see more sock next week. Not too early though. Monday is a holiday, and I do not intend to come near the computer. And [...]
Still Smitten
Yup, this yarn in the mail thing never ever ever gets old. These lovelies are from Anzula, and I suspect grand things are going to be happening with them! That's dreamy in Gravity. And that's Squishy in Cardamom. And oh my are they lovely. I swear those folks can do no wrong!
Tiny bubbles
So it's summer, which means I can't go to the grocery store without bringing home more fruit than any two people can eat. And when you have a whole bunch of extra fruit (and you've made your fill of pies, because really there has to be some limit), clearly the thing to do is make shrub. Now we talked about this at some length before, and you can go read that if you want. For now I'll just say it starts with sugar + rhubarb. An hour later you've got this. And an hour after that you've got this. A [...]
Tidy
The tidy socks of tidiness continue to be unreasonably satisfying. They've reached that 'looks properly like a sock' stage of things, which is always rather motivational. Oh and the other side will do something like this. Of course now I just have to motivate myself to put in the rows until things get interesting again at the toes, which is never my strong suit. Someone send bribes.
Latterly (plus giveaway)
Half the trick to knitting is balance (balance knits with purls to keep things from curling, balance cables with plain stitches to keep things from squinching up too tight, balance increases with decreases to keep things from changing size). Latterly are a perfect balance between lace (fairly entertaining lace at that) and lovely, quiet ribbing. I'm delighted to have them back out. I love balancing lace with ribbing. It works especially well here as this lace has you changing your stitch count from row to row. If you have too much of that all on the same row, your sock [...]
More Tricks
Somehow the nifty little magic trick swatch has gone and turned itself into nifty (if rather larger) magic trick socks. Or at least into the start of socks. Funny how that happens! Yarn is some Dirty Water Dye Works' Marie that I got on our trip back in 2013. it is going to make excellent socks. Now if one of you would just come bang out a few more inches for me while I go take a nap?
Tiny Magic Tricks
So we all know knitting is already magic. You've got sticks. You've got string. Then you waggle your hands around and you have fabric. But some knitting is extra magical. Sometimes what looks like calm, quiet, stately ribbing on one side? Looks like a knitting dance party on the other side! And I mean I get how it works. I did it. But I'm still endlessly amused. Tell me I'm not alone...
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