stash, knit, repeat

Well, knee socks for Jacob should have been quick, anyway… if I had been focusing on them. Pattern: Generic 3×1 rib socks with a slip stitch heel, over 56 stitches. Yarn: Kaffe Fassett Regia Time Elapsed: 4 days, over 5 months. Whoops. Notes/modifications: No modifications as I can basically improvise socks like this, now. The [...]

I am super-excited to share with you my latest pattern and FO: Morgan’s Flower Garden. Pattern: Morgan’s Flower Garden (rav link) Yarn: Cascade 220, in #4007, 9404, 9557 Time Elapsed: A few weeks Notes/Pattern Info: First, the standard-style pattern info. Morgan’s Flower Garden is an A-line, zippered cardigan for little girls, adorned with a tulip [...]

What an intensely busy, mostly wonderful year. I know 2009 was rough for many, and we certainly had ups and downs Chez Stashknitrepeat, but overall it’s been a pretty amazing year. Most of all, I’m thankful that we’ve gone from here: To here: Without too much trouble, even. We’re very grateful to have such enjoyable [...]

When Jacob asks for socks, he gets ‘em. Pattern: Basic 52-stitch socks, 3×1 rib Yarn: Sundara Sock, Bronzed Forest Time Elapsed: Something like a week or two Notes/Modifications: This is a made-up pattern, so modifications are nil, although I did notice that the 48-stitch ones are getting a little small. But still, no earth-shaking anything [...]

Well, the party was this weekend, so now I can share! Pattern: Nicky Epstein’s “Animal Pullovers (Elephant)”, from back issue of Knit It! Yarn: Karabella Aurora 8, colors 14 and 201 (6 and 1 balls for the 4-year size) Time Elapsed: 6 days, booyah Notes/Modifications: The biggest change (other than skipping the Wool-Ease) was to [...]

One of my favorite things about this knitblogging community is reading running commentary about works-in-progress–seeing how projects take shape, getting fresh impressions of how a particular knit goes rather than the sum-up feelings at the end, the vicarious thrill of others’ triumphs and the keen empathy when I read about a stumbling block. The creative [...]