I never thought I would be a shawl person. Knitting has converted me because they’re just so damn handy. They’re elegant in a way that hoodies aren’t, and I like knitting them. Seems like a WIN to me! Ishbel had been calling my name since I first saw it – it’d seen it knitted up [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Finished Objects'
Montego Bay Scarf
September 25th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Finished Objects
Two years ago at the Maryland Sheep and Wool festival, I had the privilege of running into Tilli Tomas’s stall. I fell in love with an unlikely yarn (for me), and purchased her two skeins at a much reduced price. It was a steal, and far FAR to pretty to leave behind. All this time [...]
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First official weaving finished!
September 22nd, 2009 · 3 Comments · Finished Objects, Weaving
And umm – it’s been done for quite a while, I’ve just been lazy about posting even though I have lots to say! Here we go! This is made from 2 skeins of Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock in the Bittersweet colourway. I couldn’t be happier with it. In progress: In all its 7.5″ long glory, [...]
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My Flower Shawl
July 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Finished Objects
I am pleased to report that my shawl is complete! I am very much in love with it. It went from a scrunched up object just off the needles: …to a lovely elegant piece of lace: The yarn can not be done justice by the photos – there are so many subtle colours (click through [...]
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Clementine’s Cardi
April 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Finished Objects, Works in Progress
Yay, it’s done and wearable! I’m really happy with it actually! There ended up being enough yarn left over that I might’ve been able to manage full sleeves. If I’m being honest, I rarely wear long sleeved sweaters anymore. I’m MUCH happier with shorter sleeves. I’m sure the yarn will come in handy for something, [...]
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Sweet Pea Coat
March 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Finished Objects, Musings
I finished this a few weeks ago! Pattern: Sweet Pea Coat by Kate Gilbert Yarn: Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky in the (unfortunately named) Blue Ming colourway Needles: Knitpicks Options size 13 I’ve gotten tons of compliments on this jacket already! It’s such a bold colour, warm without being too warm, and sooo comfortable to wear. [...]
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New year, new goals?
January 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Finished Objects, Update, Works in Progress
I am SO not a New Year’s resolution kind of person. However, I am glad that 2008 is over, and I’m looking forward to better things (I hope) for 2009. One of the many things that dissatisfied me in 2008 was my apparent inability to finish a project without screwing it up terribly. There have [...]
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Photo update
October 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Finished Objects, Works in Progress
I don’t have too much to say, but I have some pictures. Firstly, I finished sewing the buttons on to the February Baby Sweater: Next, I made a pair of booties this afternoon. They went so fast! And a close up of the buttons used on both projects: The buttons are so pearly, they were [...]
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Reusable bags save pennies
June 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Finished Objects
I don’t seriously ask the grocery store for my 3 cents back per bag when I bring my bags, but if they happen to notice, it’s nice. It’s been bothering me to keep using the plastic bags, which, in turn have become dirt-cheap knockoffs of previously sturdy plastic bags. Seriously, they’re so thin that they [...]
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Janet Lace Shawl
May 27th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Finished Objects
It’s finally done. It’s also about time. The blocking held me up a lot…just didn’t have the time or inclination to figure out how to do it. I’m quite impressed with the finished piece, but I also feel that it lacks merit for some reason. I am just oddly bemused by it for the moment. [...]
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