FO: First Man Socks
Having knit almost 30 pairs of socks in the last ten years, I had never actually knit a pair of socks for a man. My father didn’t really want a pair and his wearing of the knit hat has been... Continue reading →
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FO: Jacques Cousteau Hat
This nice blue hat was made for my partner for his summer birthday. He selected the pattern amongst a number of hat patterns I showed him in early spring. He was a fan of M Cousteau growing up. This popular... Continue reading →
FO: Vanilla Latte Socks
These were birthday socks for a best friend. One of the only people I knit for. She received a pair of Thuja about seven years ago and requested socks again last year for Christmas. Originally, I started this project January... Continue reading →
FO: Cabled Dad Hat
With so much leftover from the Lion Brand Fishermaen’s Wool, I decided to make myself a hat to match my cowl. Cabled Dad Hat, started November 16, 2016, finished November 2, 2016. Pattern: Cabled Dad Hat by Alexis Winslow Yarn:... Continue reading →
FO: Bandana Cowl
I wanted to make and send a gift to a dear friend of mine in Australia. He told me that it does get cold enough in Sydney to warrant scarves so I decided to make up a small cowl for... Continue reading →
FO: Sport Spice Man Socks
Sport Spice Man Socks, started June 12, 2016, finished July 20, 2016. Pattern: Spice Man – Basic toe-up, all sizes Size: US 6.5/UK 4/EUR 36 Yarn: This is some clearance yarn I bought years ago. It had a simple label... Continue reading →
FO: Lace Legs
This is the first of four knitting posts. Two of which I finished months ago so the commentary will be short on some of them. I recently started a new job which is great. However, is the most strenuous one... Continue reading →
FO: Pogona
I really enjoyed this pattern overall. It only had two rows and was very easy to knit with while watching movies or TV. I didn’t feel pressured to finish it and loved going back to it. I don’t always wear... Continue reading →
FO Friday: Katsura
These socks took me eight months to finish and then I delayed photographing them for another three months. All in all, it took me about a year to get this post up. I am not knitting as much as I... Continue reading →
Sunday Salon: World Cup and Chores
Hello, all! Since last Salon, I haven’t had time to think about the blog very much. In fact, I didn’t even know the comments were broken and a visitor kindly contacted me about it. Thanks, Susan! Yesterday, I finally did... Continue reading →
Sunday Salon: February Blues
Hello, everyone! I have not been reading very much lately. I’ve been too busy and tired to read most days. Some readers like to read to unwind, but I am really active and like a book to take me away... Continue reading →
2013 Knitting Review and 2014 Goals
2013 Knitting Flickr Slideshow: A little late on the knitting review and the 2014 goals, but knitting has just become less of a priority these days. Among my friends and colleagues, I am still known as the knitter, but this... Continue reading →