Monthly Archives: June 2006

I think the Peacock Feathers Shawl (see below) is half finished. The reason that I think that is that I’ve come to the end of my first of 2 skeins of Touch Yarns 4-ply merino. I think I calculated that … Continue reading →

So here’s my proof that I finally finished the seams (but not the trim) on Reid. It’s still a little big on her, which is just perfect. I did get the Peacock Feathers shawl pattern in the mail & promptly … Continue reading →

The Fleece Artist shawl. It’s simple, it’s finished, and it got all of my attention. I haven’t really made any more progress towards my light & fluffy scarf or towards sewing up the 2 remaining seams on Reid. I have … Continue reading →

It seems now I’m knitting like I tend to read – many things on the go at once. Reid blocked nicely & I’ve managed to sew up the shoulder seams, attach the sleeves & sew the side seams. That leaves … Continue reading →

As a knitter, I’ve had a long & somewhat varied experience with lace. Lace was a huge part of my original attraction to knitting. My first knits were sweaters. I quickly moved on to a few lace projects that never … Continue reading →

Ok, I mentioned that I was knitting Reid from Knitty. This has to be the first time I’m doing a Knitty pattern while it’s still part of the current issue. Here’s the proof. It’s blocking on towels that are draped … Continue reading →