Much in the manner of a toe
Well then, that's progress! That might even qualify as substantial progress. One slipper down (and really, the first one is always the hardest because it's the one where you have to make all the decisions), and the next one should be underway shortly. There's hope I'll have them finished before it gets cold yet!
Nearly
This has just come together beautifully. I just need another inch or so and then a toe. And I cannot wait to block it and see what this halo does. I'm secretly hoping it gets even fluffier, because it's pretty much the coziest thing ever. And I'm feeling much more confident that I have enough yarn. I was worried there for a bit, but I think it was just that the put up was different than what I'm used to and it felt terrifyingly empty at the end. But once I wound it into a little ball, it felt much [...]
All tangled up
You're going to have to pardon me, I'm busy being all tangled up in this cable. I can't get enough of it! I'm also dong that thing where, despite having a pretty good grasp on yardage and how much things take, I'm starting to feel just a leeeeeettle nervous about finishing these with the yarn I have. Wish me luck...
As advertised
The slipper, as promised, continues to grow and to look much the same. It's actually a good bit longer than this now, but it's cold outside and I'm far far too cozy inside to go out and take it's picture. Use your imagination, I have faith in you. And meanwhile, to distract you, perhaps I'll show off the set of three hats coming out next Tuesday. That should do the job, right?
Good news bad news
Good news, the slipper is coming along swimmingly! I love the yarn, love the stitch, love the feel of the whole thing. It's growing steadily into a more and more recognizable shape (I totally get it looks a bit odd at first). Now for the bad news. It's going to look pretty much like this, just longer, for the foreseeable future. I fear there's not going to be much to see. Now of course that doesn't mean I won't be showing it to you...just that you may need an eye for subtle detail to summon up much enthusiasm. You've been [...]
Take two
So the slipper was progressing nicely. It looked lovely, and I'm totally taken with the cable. Alas the yarn, while beautiful, really isn't quite thick enough for what I want these to feel like (not the yarn's fault, it's beautiful, it's just not meant to be the bottom of a slipper). So more yarn was obtained, and the next version of the slipper is underway. Not sure you could ask for a closer match on color, and it looks like it will be a tiny bit sturdier and thicker. The yarn is new to me, but it certainly sounds interesting [...]
Sneaky tricks
The slipper has been cast on and shaping up rather nicely. I do find something about this way of building a slipper rather marvelous! If you look very very very closely, you may notice a sneaky little trick. That bottom needle? The one holding the stitches that will go under my heel? It's different than the other two. This yarn (chickadee by Quince) doesn't have any nylon. And while it does seem lovely and sturdy, I wanted to do just a tiny bit extra to make the bottom of the slipper (the part that will get the most wear) a [...]
More slippers
Yeah, I know I just put a slipper pattern out. You'd think that would mean my slipper lust was slaked for the time being. But no...I need more. I've got a very particular cable in mind that will work perfectly for slippers, and I think I have just the yarn for it. Lovely, isn't it? It's Quince's Chickadee in Honey, for anyone wondering, and it's delightful stuff!
Excursion (plus giveaway)
I have strong feelings about travel. I think it's a lovely thing to do, but wow do I ever want to take the comforts of home with me when I go. That means I bring along everything I need to make a proper cup of tea (yes I have brought my teapot on trips), and I have at least one pair of slippers in my suitcase. This pair is called Excursion, and you can bet it will be accompanying me on my next adventure! These are going to make you feel ridiculously clever when you make them. You cast on [...]
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