The Deep-V report
The deep-V is going great! I love it. My row gauge is a little off, but I think I have compensated for it… Ugh. look how i stuck my hip out in this photo – I have been watching too much ‘America’s next top model.’
Here come the sweaters….
I used some handpaintedyarn,com Ejido 160 to start an Incredible Custom Raglan . Unfortunately i followed the directions a little too closely, and made a snug measurement around my neck. Of course, this resulted in the neck hole being the exact size of my neck…. And smaller than my head. …
I thought I made a new pattern…
But it turns out I just recreated one that already exists…. I used some of my handspun leftovers to knit a cadbury egg cozy. Mine looks a little ashamed…. like he just found out he’s not an original after all.
Crockpot dyeing
This weekend I spent a little bit of time with my dyepot. My dyepot is a crock pot that i got a garage sale and I couldn’t be happier with it. Every time I dye fibers am a little nervous that everything on the bottom will come out gray or …
Just a quick post
I will post something new soon, but I just wanted to tell everyone that some members of our knitting circle have just started their own weblogs! First up is Carmen, a new and avid knitter, and a friend for a long time. She is also my neighbor, and fellow grad …
I’m cheating
I’m cheating on all of my other knitting projects with this: It’s a little bit of handpainted Colonia that I bought just to see if i liked the color. I love it…. Look how it is making a double helix in the color pattern. Man, variegated yarns hypnotize me. It …
I went for the gold.
And failed. My current olympic status (two days after the closing ceremonies) can be illustrated with this photo: That’s right. i didn’t pick up my knitting since friday. I couldn’t help it – I was busy with more important things, and i decided that I wouldn’t be upset if it …
Olympic update
I finished the second mitten (and it fits perfectly), and ripped out most of the first…. I think I can finish everything tonight…
More Stitches West 2006 Details
Our adventure started early in the morning. A little earlier than some would have liked, but I am a freak about getting to the airport/train station early. here we are waiting to catch the knitting train at the emeryville station (well not me because someone had to hold the camera…) …