Last February I knit these socks and posted about the process. They were knit cuff down. Details are in this post, Hand Knit Basic Socks. I’ve worn them several times and been hand washing them and laying them flat to dry. Not much effort for the enjoyment of good fitting and good feeling socks! I…
This project is once again an example of selecting a pattern after the yarn has been purchased. I was so excited about the softness and intense colors of this hand dyed Madeline Tosh Sock yarn. So I bought it. I read the label but what didn’t stick in my mind is that it’s 100% Merino. …
Cowls are a type of scarf. Sometimes called Gators/Gaitors or Endless Scarves they pull on over your head and you never have to worry about them falling off or unwinding. No bulky scarf ends to fit under your jacket either! This cowl is being knit with a lovely yarn I received as a gift, MadelineTosh…
I’ve been knitting a lot of custom items lately. I’m pleased to do it because the customer ends up with exactly what they’re looking for. Fingerless gloves are the custom item I’m knitting today. As you can see I’m knitting with four needles. Gloves are small enough that they have to be knit with double…
With all of its cleaning and present buying and food making the beginning of the holiday season is upon us. Do you have a plan in place to reduce the stress of the season? Share it! I’ve decided on the Christmas cards I’m making and sending. I’ve gotten some of them stamped and the parts…
Enjoy the day and have a safe and fun Halloween!! My roll brim hat is showing off it’s scary side!
Every time I buy a new yarn I need to take some time to work with it and find out it’s good points and it’s bad points. Yarns are a bit like people. No two yarns are exactly alike. A yarn that is perfect for a scarf can be too delicate for a sweater. …
I just love tweed yarns. This Rowan Tobacco Tweed has flecks of purple and hot pink in it. Not a traditional monochromatic tweed. I’ve had this yarn for quite some time and knit several scarves with it. And I’ve ripped all of them out. Who is this hard to please customer that doesn’t like anything…
I’m so pleased that more of my hand knits have been selected for Etsy Treasuries! Etsy is an online sales site full of handmade or hand crafted items and supplies. Treasuries are a collection of sixteen quality items that all go together by color or theme. All of these items are available for purchase in…
Have you ever fallen in love with an expensive and high maintenance craft supply? Well I have. It’s Schulana Capo-Nord 100% Merino yarn in 16 ply. Yikes an expensive wool that’s finely spun and has an amazing number of plies! It is a soft luxurious yarn. Schulana Capo-Nord feels wonderful to knit and wear. Qualities…
