trekking, originally uploaded by katie:m.
… well, okay. It doesn’t really work with yarn.
This is comfort yarn, bought to remind me that this year wasn’t only about struggling, but also about discovering some lovely surprises. I’m leaving next week and I’m not at all ready.
Embossed Leaves in Tausendschön hand-painted sock yarn, color Ara
Waving Lace in Araucania Rancho Multi sock yarn, color PT498
I’m out of clever titles at the moment, so I’ll just share some yarn pr0n.* I finally wound up my Tausendschön sock yarn, color Ara {ravel it} — and, boy, is it BRITE, which makes me love it even more. I’m flashy at heart. (See this post over at glampyre; it helped [...]
I love the big blue button. It’s gigantor sized. The cowl is pretty nice, too.
The cowl is just the zeebee hat without the short-row shaping: lots of garter stitch seamed up to a cosy tube. I added the crochet button loop and the gigantic button just for fun. My modelled shots were less than flattering [...]
Last night I enjoyed a movie* (okay, two**) and finally knit up my beloved Naturwolle Michels. This time, in color 120: Hawaii.
This resulted in my second pattern. These patterns are just kind of silly and simple — not any kind of entree into the world of knitwear design. But I’m taking a bit of an [...]
stornoway, originally uploaded by katie:m.
I am ridiculously excited to have completed (and written up) my very first original pattern. Although these socks make no claims to innovative creativity or revolutionary construction, they are quick, easy, and warm.
“These cosy slipper-socks were inspired by a friend’s trip to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Drawing [...]
This is going to be a long one. I’m finally taking some time to update the blog — and not just post more pictures from flickr.
There have been quick a few upheavals, changes, obstacles, and problems keeping me occupied lately. But now that the dust has settled a bit, things are looking up. [...]
According to Ravelry, I finished this last week. All I remember is that it was late at night. Which is why I look a little sleepy in the photo.
Despite the sleepy, it’s a lovely shawl. I might just call it my first Project Spectrum : Water project, even though it is green [...]
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