We have had a beautiful spring so far. My azaleas have been simply gorgeous this year so they have been posing with some of my recent knitting projects. Two of my patterns have gotten a face lift to be a part of the Knit Picks IDP program. Amber Waves Slipper Socks and Purple Mountains Slipper …
Spring is Bursting Out All Over
Spring is that time of revival and refreshing. A time of renewed energies and enthusiasm. For me it has meant a restored enthusiasm for knitting and a brain nearly bursting with new design ideas. And everyone knows that new designs ideas means new yarn. So I would like to share some of my latest stash …
Afterthoughts – A tutorial
In the course of getting Aragorn Gloves pattern test knit, a number of questions arose about the thumb I used for the glove. Elizabeth Zimmermann dubbed this method the “afterthought” method. She used it for sock heels as well as thumbs. The general idea is to knit the stitches needed for the heel or thumb …
Finish Line!
The 2010 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Ravelympics have come and gone. Both gave us success and failure. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. So here is a recap of my Ravelympics journey. I entered 4 projects this year. 1. Lorien Hat Medal Category – WIPs Dancing (for hibernating works in progress). …
Whew!
These Winter Ravelympics events must be tougher than the summer games. Haven’t won nearly as many medals this time. However, don’t count me out just yet. I am on course in the Pattern Skeleton event, so unless I wipe out at the 50/50 curve, I should medal in that event. I am not as far …