Category Archives: Design

Two Socks Begun

And I don’t mean two socks the same – I just don’t work that way! A bit over a week ago, I was ready to start something new and decided to work on Meg’s socks in Kabam, her wool, bamboo, … Continue reading

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What I’m Knitting Now

I’m not a monogamous knitter (no surprise to anyone who’s read this blog for a while) but I’m really having a hard time sticking to one thing just now.  I have four projects that are truly active at the moment, … Continue reading

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Completed Cowl

Last night I finished my cowl.  As always, the end took longer than I thought.  I knit until I got towards the end of my yarn, then started weighing my yarn after every round.  It was the first time I’ve … Continue reading

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Progress and some Modeling

Today I finished the Gillaspie Gothic Gauntlets for Tobias.  I really want to get some pictures of them on him, but until he drops by I will substitute a couple of other shots that demonstrate that there are now two … Continue reading

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Cabled Maple

Knitting Toby’s first gauntlet taught me quite a bit about Meg’s Yummy yarn base.  It’s around DK weight – that is thickness.  It feels absolutely superb to the touch, and it also has some real heft to it.  I have … Continue reading

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After One comes …

You guessed it!  There are now two fingerless mitts.  I spent most of yesterday working on it, but it was worth it.  Franklin has been wearing them quite a bit – I’m hoping he will actually end up finding them … Continue reading

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First Mitt; Sock Progress

I’ve been working mostly on Franklin’s fingerless mitts lately, since I really want him to have a chance to try them out while it’s still cold.  So the first one is done.  I haven’t got modeled photos yet; will hopefully … Continue reading

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Where Was I?

Before I was interrupted pleasantly by Hazel dropping by to model and less pleasantly by work issues …  I do believe I was discussing the fingerless mitts I am working on for Franklin.  A few weeks ago, I was helping … Continue reading

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Fingerless Mitts

The term Fingerless Gloves sounds more natural, but I think it should best be used to describe something that has the beginnings of four fingers as well as a thumb but leaves the tips off.  Fingerless mitts are like mittens … Continue reading

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Anya Models

Just a quick post today to show you how Anya looks in her beaded top.  In this view, the top is oriented with the fastening at the back. I like the way the collar and yoke look. I think the … Continue reading

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