Seafoam Scarf Pattern
Ragazza asked for the pattern for the Seafoam Scarf, so here it is. This is where I found the original pattern. I modified it slightly for the scarf as follows: I CO 30 stitches on 4.5 mm pins for a...
View ArticleSeafoam Scarf
This is the picture and pattern (posted together for convenience) of my previously blogged-about scarf. Pattern is worked over a multiple of 10 sts + 10. Yarn: 260m (284 yards) of 100% Merino from...
View ArticleP13tog
Contadine commented: How on earth does one purl 13 stitches together at the same time? I can’t even imagine it. I wondered the same thing myself! Whilst not a total disaster, my first attempt was, er…...
View ArticleFO: Freaky Socks
This is my favourite shot because it makes my feet look slimmer than they really are! Construction: Cuff-down; part knitted in the round, part knitted flat; 2.25mm circular and DPNs Yarns: Regia 4-Ply...
View ArticleNew Pathways…
A few people have asked what my initial thoughts are on Cat Bordhi’s latest book, New Pathways for Sock Knitters, so here they are. Please bear in mind that this is not meant to be a comprehensive book...
View ArticleMy Short-Row Rainbows
I’ve been asked by a few people about my Rainbow Sock: how I’m using the yarn-over method without messing up the stitch count, and to share what I’m doing to get hole-free short rows. Describing the...
View ArticleChained Down
I have a new sock pattern that I’ve put up for sale in Ravelry. And I’ve already sold a few! Chained Down
View ArticleMerry Menses
If you think reusable cloth pads are icky and a step backwards, you don’t know what you’re missing. Too bad for you. Cloth pads are a million times nicer than disposables, which may contain such...
View ArticleA Dishcloth Pattern
I’ve been adding more of my stash of cotton to Ravelry, and figured it must be time to knit another dishcloth. This is a modified version of a two-coloured pattern I came across in a stitch dictionary....
View ArticleSigning Off
My blogging has dropped off a lot in the last six months, and I don’t envisage any change to that in the near future. There are other things going on in my life right now that take priority over any...
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