Tag Archives: lace

FO: luca’s wool leaves

whoo, finally got some FO shots of this blanket! FO: luca’s wool leaves <–ravelry project page pattern: wool leaves from brooklyntweed yarn: elsebeth lavold silky wool, in color 40, celery. i used not quite six skeins, held double. needles: US … Continue reading

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FO: socks for celia!

celia’s socks are done! whoo! deets: cloudy with a chance for celia <–ravelry project page pattern: glynis from cookie a’s sock innovation yarn: knit one, crochet too’s crock-o-dye in pewter (it’s a generous skein of yarn, i still have some … Continue reading

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works in progress

happy wednesday, all! i’ve got a couple things in the works right now… i’ve finished knitting the glynis socks! i’m very happy to be done with these socks. they just need a soak and a blocking. they were made for … Continue reading

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FO friday: julie’s chapeau

wow, i’m totally participating in FO fridays! i never get to do that! whoo! FO: julie’s chapeau pattern: marigold hat yarn: tahki yarn donegal tweed, just under a skein needles: US 6 (4mm) and US 8 (5mm) i’ve made this … Continue reading

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daydream knitting: never let me go

it’s a bit hard to see, sorry. but this was a very moody film, so frankly, things aren’t lit in a way that encourages knitters to dissect the knits. but the yoke and wrists are brown, with a bit of … Continue reading

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saucy dancing men, chopsticks and a hat

cast on for the gap-tastic cowl. gap-tastic won, and after i thought about it for a bit, i think it suits the yarn and yardage a little better. i like the state street cowl quite a bit, but it will … Continue reading

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FO: schmetterling

heyo! finally got some blocking done (including my sideways grande cloche). jillie has come back, and was kind enough to take some pictures. for the record, this shawl was a joy to knit. fun, engaging, intuitive. the body makes for … Continue reading

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FO: lavendulus marina

i’m kind of in love. yup. it didn’t really happen until after i blocked it, but… i really love this shawl. this yarn feels like what i imagine clouds in heaven feel like. ravelry project page! pattern: schieffelin point shawl … Continue reading

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FO: sleigh rides and snowball fights

happy boxing day! i hope everyone had a fab christmas! sleigh rides and snowball fights <–rav project page! pattern: bobbled tam (#31) by cathy caron from vogue knitting, holiday 2008. yarn: malabrigo worsted in colorway pearl 36 needles: US size … Continue reading

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FO: saroyan/baktus mashup

i tried to photograph this FO at least twice before this set of pictures… the first time, my camera’s battery was completely drained. the second time i got some lovely shots, but the lighting was all wonky and i couldn’t … Continue reading

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