Category: pictures

Unripened Hanami, Nearly Ripe

I’m so excited. My Knit Picks blocking wires arrived today. I promptly dunked my Hanami stole into a vat of water, drained it and began threading the wires in. It wasn’t as easy as I had imagined, but still way WAY easier than trying to stretch out this stole with pins alone. Hooray for whoever… Continue reading Unripened Hanami, Nearly Ripe

"Vestes" Chugging Along

My Estes Vest (aka “Vestes) is coming along nicely. Actually, I have more done, up to the first increase after the waist. As with all cable projects (and lace), the first couple of times through the pattern repeats have me cursing and unpicking and wondering what the h*ll the designer was thinking. Then, once I… Continue reading "Vestes" Chugging Along

“Vestes” Chugging Along

My Estes Vest (aka “Vestes) is coming along nicely. Actually, I have more done, up to the first increase after the waist. As with all cable projects (and lace), the first couple of times through the pattern repeats have me cursing and unpicking and wondering what the h*ll the designer was thinking. Then, once I… Continue reading “Vestes” Chugging Along

Starting Projects

A week or two ago I had one, (count it!) ONE work in progress. OK, there are probably a few things in the back of the cupboard that are unfinished but I don’t consider them works in progress since, for that, there would have to be some, well, progress. So I was working away on… Continue reading Starting Projects

Sweater RSI

OK, so all that 4×2 ribbing left me with a little RSI, so I’ve had to slow down the progress on the Manly Durrow a little. However, I have made it to through the first repeat on the sleeves. (This picture taken a few days ago:) There are some crazy cable instructions on there, but… Continue reading Sweater RSI

Autumn Princess Cowl

I am really loving working on this. It is my first successful (to this point in a project) laceweight project. The pattern and the beading are just complex enough to keep me entertained but not so complex that I need to pay really close attention. Every fourth row is a pattern row and every fourth… Continue reading Autumn Princess Cowl

Knitting News

The hat above is my attempt to use my Dr Who charts for something that actually fits on my head. This one is made from Knit Picks Elegance (Coal and Cornflower) and I’m chuffed. I’m going to write up the pattern and make it available since the first version of this hat was such a… Continue reading Knitting News

Butterflies and Stars from Brendah

Butterflies and Stars from Brendah Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. These lovely flowers and star discs are enjoying themselves among my spring flowers. They arrived today from San Francisco, along with a postcard. Again, I love the fact that they are all different colours. There is also a cute silver heart charm that says “Made with… Continue reading Butterflies and Stars from Brendah

Stitch Markers from Celena

Stitch Markers from Celena Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. These Happy Hearts arrived today from Florida. Thank, Celena! They are the perfect size (making me realise mine were a bit big and heavy unless my giftees knit lots of blankets or chunky sweaters) and I like the fact that they are all different colours, since I’m… Continue reading Stitch Markers from Celena