I’ve noticed a change in the types of projects I’m enjoying working on lately. While I don’t foresee a time when I wouldn’t want to work on something larger, I’m relishing these smaller projects right now. On My Needles I’m getting a lot of satisfaction out of projects that meet my goals and both of […]
Month: January 2008
FO: Marlande
My second FO in what’s just over 2 weeks of 2008. At this rate I’ll have at least 45 FOs for the year (ha!). This was a hard-earned one, but one that I’m very pleased with in the end. pattern Marlande from Bouton d’Or Layette & Junior no. 13 yarn Patons Grace in Rose, Viola […]
Tutorial: Handpainting Bamboo Yarn
A few months ago, I got some beautiful Alchemy Bamboo in a trade on Ravelry. The yarn is gorgeous, the yardage is enough for a nice accessory (600 yards) but the color, not so much. So, when I made the trade, I did it with the intention of overdyeing the yarn (I have Kristy to […]
On Knitting and Blogging
ETA – Great comments, everyone! Several of you have asked where all this talk is taking place. I recall a thread about FO-only posts in someone’s comments (it was before Christmas, I think?) — but I can’t remember which blog it was on. You may also be interested in this thread on Ravelry Knitting Blogging: […]
FO: Mega Boots Socks
My first FO of the year! yarn lana grossa mega boots stretch, color 715 (bought at MDSW 2006 — yay for more fest yarn!) pattern basic toe-up on 60 stitches, increased to 68 about 2 inches before the top needles knit picks 2.75 mm / US # 2 What can I say about these socks? […]
Starting is the Easy Part
We have a birthday party to go to in the middle of the month. I had considered making something for the birthday girl (she’s turning 1) but decided it was just too close to get something done in time. Then, yesterday, I found myself going through pattern books and stash yarn. I was inspired! I […]