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The Blankie So Far…
June 28, 2010
Here’s the blankie so far… I started from the top down on the chart since that was the easiest part to begin… Sadly, I somehow got confused and the “circle” was supposed to be more to the right side than the left side, but I messed up. I’m now working the chart mirror imaged. “Circle”…
I Need a Ruling
June 25, 2010
OK, guys. I need a ruling. The front skirt of the Lace Yoke Dress gets gathered into the yoke part. I’ve sewn it in, but I’m not too sure about how it looks. Should I leave it with the deep gathers, or should I rip it out and do it again with more subtle ones?…
Baby Bird Blanket
June 24, 2010
I’m making a baby blanket for a friend of mine at work. She gave me total artistic liscense to do whatever I wanted, which of course makes deciding difficult. Quick and easy? Exciting and difficult? Some fun combination of both? For awhile I was thinking something simple – diagonal stripes or mostly Stockinette with an…
Yoshimi
June 21, 2010
Yoshimi Yoshimi is a shawl-collared cardigan with a wide neckline, worked in mistake rib with ribbed hem, cuffs and collar, with inset pockets. Worked in the most luscious and drapey alpaca/silk blend sportweight yarn. Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Honor – 70% alpaca/30% silk, color Robot Overlord Needles: Worked on size 3 (3.25mm) needles. Sizing: For 30…
Yoshimi – Now Available
June 21, 2010
Yoshimi is now available as a Ravelry download. [Rav link] Making schematics and putting these Illustrator files together is getting easier. I guess all you need is practice on stuff like this. I’m super pleased with the way this sweater turned out. I’m very jealous that Stephanie is getting this sweater. I’ll totally have to…
Entrelac Pillow
June 20, 2010
Entrelac Pillow Knit for Knit & Crochet Now! TV. Season 2. Episode has a great tutorial on Entrelac. Yarn: Red Heart Ltd. Soft Yarn Solids – 100% acrylic Needles: Size 7 (4.5mm) needles Available as a free download from Knit & Crochet Now! TV, when signed into their site. Scroll down to Episode 214. [Rav…
Lace Yoke
June 20, 2010
Here’s the yoke from my lace yoke dress. I love this lace pattern – it’s a little cabling, a little lace and a little faux-smocking. It’s a very nice change from all the stockinette stitch in the rest of the dress. The Young Man thinks it looks like a Tricuit. I’m not sure if that’s…
Yoshimi
June 17, 2010
Sneak peeks are over people, here’s the real deal. Meet Yoshimi. Shawl collared cardigan with a wide neckline, worked in a reverse mistake rib to pop the variegated yarn, with pockets. It’s worked in DK yarn (which I will get to in a minute). I think making sweaters in fine gauge yarns is really important…
How many projects do you have?
June 14, 2010
So, seriously, am I crazy or does everyone have 17 projects they’re actively working on at once? I’m beginning to wonder at my sanity. Until I posted the Callie tee, I had 3 sweaters I was working on at once: the upcoming new fancy project (new sneak peek below), Callie, and my Lace Yoke Dress….
Callie Bib Tee – Now Available
June 11, 2010
Hi all! I’m so excited to offer this pattern as a download. But I’m also excited to get to wear my sweater! It’s a comfy little summer top in cotton and it’s a very nice kinda dressy shell in the Manos Silk Blend. I plan on wearing it with jeans and a jacket on dress…