My Shark 3D socks are done! Finally got to use some natural light – hopefully it will show the shark a little better, though still not great. The sock on the left is the top of the foot and is his eyes and gills, which are going the wrong direction. The sock on the right… Continue reading Sock It To Me Monday
Since most of you who are interested in joining in on the Arachne KAL seem to feel like sooner is better, let’s cast on this Saturday – April 4! Also, I’m kind of hot to get started myself 🙂 A bit later this week I’ll post some links to technique videos that might be helpful… Continue reading Arachne KAL and Also Puppies
Both of my current projects have been moving along – not dramatically, but steadily. I am about halfway done with the raglan decreases on my Niazuma back. It is tidily stored right next to what is now my workstation ready to deploy for phone meetings! The shark part of my Shark 3D socks are 10… Continue reading Progress, But Not a Lot
The time for our Arachne knit along is creeping closer! For anyone thinking about participating, I have some questions for you: What date do you feel like you will be ready to cast on:-Saturday April 4-Saturday April 18-Saturday April 25-I hate all these dates. Here’s the one I like: 2. Are you interested in having… Continue reading Arachne KAL Poll
Please excuse the terrible indoor nighttime pictures, but here’s what there is so far for the shark texture. The picture on the left is his gills, and the picture on the right is the start of his mouth. At this point I have half of the shark done. After that, just a bit more plain… Continue reading Sock It To Me Monday
Today felt like a lazy day, but now that I’m thinking about it, I actually got a lot done. Three loads of laundry, made a roast for supper, made paneer for supper tomorrow, started some yogurt, tidied up and partially did the floors. Whew! But I did get some relaxing in as well this weekend.… Continue reading It Felt Like a Lazy Day
I seem to be on a kick for exploring different ethic knitting traditions lately, and the latest subject is Latvian knitting. The first book, Knit Like a Latvian (which I always want to sing to the tune of “Walk Like an Egyptian”) has been around for a couple of years and is all about the… Continue reading Knitter’s Bookshelf: Knit Like a Latvian
