In the spirit of Clean Out Megan’s Knitting Basket April, I have two project reports. Above, is how far I got on the Cabled Swing Cardi by Norah Gaughan, from The Knitter’s Book of Yarn. That would be all the piecing, with only the neckline left to do. And it doesn’t fit. It’s way too […]
Pattern: Haruha Scarf by Mari MuinonenYarn: Malabrigo sock in the Solis colorwayNeedles: Size 7 I’ll admit, when I first managed to cut through this skein of Malabrigo sock while opening the package, I didn’t think I’d ever manage to use it in a project. I’m pleasantly surprised how well this scarf came out. There are
Pattern: Lilac Socks by Jeanie TownsendYarn: Knitpicks Stroll in the Dusk ColorwayNeedles: Size 2 DPNs My second pair of March Sockdown socks are done! Unfortunately, these socks suffered in comparison to the other socks I did for March, both patternwise and yarnwise. I actually feel a little bad about that, because this is a good
Pattern: Belle Vittini (March SKA Mystery Sock) by Kristi GeraciSize: MYarn: Tess’ Designer Yarns Peruvian Sock yarnNeedles: 1.5 DPNs The March Mystery socks are done! I had such a great time knitting these socks. The pattern wasn’t too difficult, but was varied enough to keep things interesting, and as I’ve mentioned many times before, I
Mystery Sock #1 is done! I don’t think I can add much more to what I’ve already said about how much I’m enjoying this sock, so I’ll leave it at that. I’ve started the second Lilac Sock next. I figure I’ll at least get myself through the ribbing before I start on Mystery Sock #2.
Lilac Sock #1 is done! I have to say, this pattern looks a lot better once it’s complete. There’s something about having it on a foot that gives it a little something extra. It’s a very simple pattern, and goes pretty quickly. Well, would probably have gone pretty quickly had I not been focusing more
As counter to the Cabled Swing Cardi debacle, I turned to clue #3 of the March Sockdown Mystery sock. I’m really enjoying this pattern. It reminds me of leaves, but it’s kept changing down the length of the sock, and definitely stayed interesting. I’m really looking forward to the final clue on Monday. I’m also
The Cabled Swing Cardi doesn’t fit. Bleh. It’s too long, and too large in the shoulders. I’m not sure if I have the necessary skills to modify the pattern enough to make it fit me. So it’s sitting in my basket for the moment while I debate how much frogging will be going on. I’m
There will now be a brief pause in the sock knitting, because I have actually finished the pieces of the Cabled Swing Cardi. Ahead, I only have seaming, and the neck shaping, and I will be done. I’m actually starting to get a little nervous. I really very badly want this to fit, and I’m
Here’s my March sockdown regular sock, take two. It’s Jeannie Townsend’s Lilac Socks. I’m still using the Knitpicks Stroll yarn, and size 2 needles. I’m already much happier with the pattern. There are no nupps, and I’m able to knit along without wanting to pull my hair out. I think I’m going to leave the