Archive for the 'Knitting' Category



Found a great tutorial

Published on February 29, 2008

I like to knit socks, and even more than that, I like to wear hand-knitted socks that fit well.  So what if I had some “fit” issues in the beginning – how else do you learn??  Y’all can stop laughing now. Like most everyone else, I started making socks using DPNs (double pointed needles).  I can […]


Sweaters are coming right along here

Published on February 27, 2008

Yeah, I know it’s big, but don’t forget there’s two of them, and so, two sweaters to knit.  And it takes time.  I’m using the  Incredible Custom Fit Raglan Sweater pattern again, and doing the other sweater with the colors opposite.  Tan with blue stripes.  Tonight he was in a good mood, after being sick for […]


I should be ashamed of myself

Published on February 25, 2008

I really should be.  I should have some amount of self-control.  I should not be ordering yarn or roving.  I really don’t NEED any more. Heh. The Loopy Ewe is magnetic, and draws me in  (Well, th- th- that’s my st- st- story and I’m sticking to it) So a box came with yarn, and […]