Well, I cast on with another blue yarn, a soft merino. This was much better. No concerns about breaking and a nice consistent weight yarn. I knitted now and then, so it wasn’t a fast hat. I got to here, doing the second cross on the cables and decided it wasn’t going to work. I… Continue reading Friday Roundup #37-20
Tag: Knitting
Start knit, stop, rip!
Instead of adding a warp to the loom, I thought I would do something knitted. So I grabbed some yarn, Rowan Felted Tweed in a blue shade and pulled out a hat pattern. If the hat turned out well, it will go on to sale. Oh! Pattern says personal use only and can’t sell items.… Continue reading Start knit, stop, rip!
My Favorite Thing (Things) I’ve Made
Following an idea on Nothingbutknit, here are my favourite things. 1. This is my all time favourite in crochet. It took a while to make and was a real challenge for me in yarn and pattern because I was still fairly new to crochet. I gave it to my sister. 2. My second is the… Continue reading My Favorite Thing (Things) I’ve Made
Friday Roundup #17-20
And another week flies by. Five weeks in to social distancing and travel restrictions. Thankfully, the weather is kind, glorious blue skies and we are able to walk along our country lanes. I feel for those that may live in crowded cities, apartments or unable to get out due to needing to isolate. Another shopping… Continue reading Friday Roundup #17-20
Yarn and Pattern Nirvana
If you are in the UK, you will know that M&S (Marks and Spencer’s retail/food store) are experts in creating those adverts that make you want their food. Everything looks just so good. And if you are familiar with the cook, Nigella Lawson, and how she explains and shows making a delicious, gooey cake, in… Continue reading Yarn and Pattern Nirvana
Hook This, Weave That 