stash, knit, repeat

Well! That took awhile. I don’t know how it’s possible that one sweater could live up to all of your expectations, but here it is! Pattern: The Shawl-collared Cardigan from Jo Sharp Knit 1, 39.5″ size Yarn: Zara Merino DK, charcoal gray , 12 balls (with approximately 3 yards to spare) Time Elapsed: Overall, 2 [...]

So what have I been up to? A pretty good (long) weekend, I’d say. And even if it took me until tonight to finish that silly cardigan, I forgive it everything. It is the bestest thing ever. Wait ’till you see it, I’m so excited. (insert clever segue here) Ashley and Ms. Octopus are the [...]

I suppose that most knitters, when they get as bored of their projects as I’ve been, just cast on something new. I’m not sure why I don’t–it’s just not me, I guess. Part guilt, part obsessive-compulsive behavior, who knows. I just can’t make myself do it. Which winds up being okay, because no matter how [...]

I’m finally getting there. The cardigan just requires seaming and a large ribbed collar. The shawl requires just 24 more rows and a border: It will be so very, very good to have these projects finished and out the door. I hadn’t realized how much I take my typical speedy progress for granted. I’m sure [...]

Jacob would like you to know: My current knitting is the opposite of good blog-fodder. The lace? Pretty much still the definition of ‘blob’. And eye-searingly red, to boot. The cardigan? I’m pretty sure it’s going to be the most frequently-worn thing I’ve ever knit, but let’s face it: Miles of charcoal stockinette aren’t that [...]

That’s more like it! More sleeve, more shawl, and a couple of kick-ass early birthday presents. Tonight: More knitting. Hooray!

I finished all of these gorgeous projects and won a huge shopping spree at my LYS and got invited to teach the Queen of England to knit and… …oh wait, no. Those were all dreams. Damn. But I may as well tell you about them, because the actual knitting going on around here is sparse [...]

It is so impossible that an entire week has passed. Completely unbelievable. Thank you all so much for the lovely comments on Tulip, they kept me smiling all week long! Of course, I cast on for something else right away. Two things, actually, which is really rare for me. It’s been a busy week, but [...]