The Circinus socks are out.    That pattern relies on keeping track of where you are in the same chart, at four different starting points.    And it was fine, until I was into the middle of the foot chart (an added complication), realized I’d screwed up, tried to tink back, and still couldn’t figure

My next project is Rich Ensor’s Circinus socks.     I’m using Blue Moon Yarn Silky Sock in a yellow colorway, which is my Auntie B’s favorite color – guess who I’m making them for? The pattern is fun so far – it’s got a winding chart pattern around the leg which is fun to keep

Pattern: Laminaria by Elizabeth Freeman (shawlette size)Yarn: Tess’ Designer Yarns Superwash Merino Lace in the Maine Woods and Waters colorwayNeedles: Size 6 circs It always amazes me how lace starts out so small and plain looking, and blocks out to something amazing. I got all the way to the first border chart in this, and

Here’s the clean up of the last of the Quince and Co Finch yarn from the Sibella sweater. In other news, I was in the second to last chart of my Laminara shawlette, and fudged it so badly I ripped the entire thing out and started over again.  I’d been fudging a few things up

I’ve finished the test knitting project I was working on.    It was not due until 5/22, which gives you an idea of the quality knitting time I’m getting while self isolating.    The pattern’s being released on 6/22, so I’ll post pictures and finish post then. I’m now back to working on the Laminaria

Pattern: Sibella by Carrie Bostick HogeYarn: Quince and Co Finch in Bird’s EggNeedles: Size 5 circs This winter’s sweater project is done.    And it’s not quite warm enough to wear in my new full time home office.    But, it’ll probably be in a week or two, so I’ll get to road test it

Pattern: Salal by Andi SatterlundYarn: The Fibre Company Knightsbridge (old version) in BurgundyNeedles: Size 8 circs So I’ve been sitting on this sweater since September, aiming to make a grosgrain ribbon reinforced button band.    Since I made an entire new sweater, with buttons, since then, I decided I should bow to realty and just

My Sibella cardigan is actually done, but it turns out I don’t have buttons I like, so I had to order some (which I’m very thankful are currently still available, even though I’d say they’re probably non-essential).     So I’m going to consider this done in March, but it’ll probably only be wearable in April. 

Here’s another try for my leftover Tess’ Designer Yarns lace – the Laminaria shawl by Elizabeth Freeman.    I’m doing the smaller size.     I think this will be fun – it has some cool Estonian lace stitches.   Should be a fun side project.