If you remember, one of the classes I took at Shetland Wool Week was “Quotidian Colourwork with Felicity Ford.” During the class we got started on swatches of our designs, and learned how to iterate on our first pass at a design. The 3hr class was nowhere near enough time… Read More »Stranded Colorwork Flowers
I had three blog posts in one week, and then suddenly I check in and realize it’s been over a week again. But, I have some crafting updates to make up for it. First, I’ve fnished a cop of singles towards the 2nd skein of yarn in this colorway: I… Read More »I was doing so well
The kilt hose are 100% finished. Ends woven in, blocked… And already worn for the first time: TheEnabler says they are a completely different experience compared to wearing his commercially purchased ones, both because of nicer yarn and better fit. A few words on this pattern: These were no minor undertaking… Read More »Dancing a Jig
Desamour Designs is hosting a BIPOC make along through November 4th, and I’m participating. I love the idea of it – the rules are simple and straightforward, should help raise awareness in a concrete way and it’s not high pressure. Just pick a pattern designed by somebody in the BIPOC community and… Read More »Participating in BIPOC Make Along 2019
I found lovely little rose shaped buttons: So this means I’ve finished my cardigan and I am absolutely thrilled. It’s just what I wanted. The color is both striking yet versatile, and the fit is cozy but elegant. And it fits like I hoped it would. I am happy with… Read More »Exactly what I hoped for
Why yes, it is! It’s the start of a heel flap. Sure, I know it’s traditional to get excited when you have finished turning the heel, maybe even to wait until after you have picked up the gusset stitches. And kilt hose are certainly traditional. Even TheEnabler assumed I’d finished the heel… Read More »What’s this? Could it be?
Since last January, I’ve been planning to go to Shetland Wool Week 2019. By this time next year we’ll most likely be back in the States, so this seemed my best shot. Getting to the Shetlands is no joke, even from within Europe, must less from the US. But now,… Read More »Roadside Beanie & Getting Ready
My Melaine cardigan is nearly done. Sleeves are finished, ends woven in, and it’s even been blocked. All I need now are buttons: eight little ones in an antique pewter is what I want. I am really excited it’s nearly done as I think it’s going to be a great addition… Read More »All but the buttons
I’ve hit an important milestone on kilt hose #2: the calf shaping is complete. This is a really important point of progress because it means from here on out I just need to reference the instructions at key points because the most complete construction and knot-work is finished. The front… Read More »Someday there might be two
Or, more accurately, on the last arm. I finished all of the decreases on the left arm, and am setting it aside to work the right arm to the same point. Part of the reason for this is because I altered the decrease rate to account for a) my larger… Read More »On the last leg
