Fiber Musings

Random thoughts of a fiber enthusiast - mostly fiber related, sometimes coherent

Category: Knit Page 29 of 88

Twitchin’

By

On 13 Sep, 2009

In General, Knit, Spin

I have the Deb Menz blanket (“DMB” because I’m lazy that way) that I must finish, but haven’t touched in about 10 days.  But while sitting in the CNCH 2010 planning meeting yesterday, I was mesmerized by Carole’s lace stole.  I am twitching to cast on for a new lace piece.  I am fighting that urge valiantly, but may be losing to it soon.  I have no desire to take the DMB and hundreds of little balls of yarn on a plane to the tropics with me.

I’m also battling the calendar to finish the CNCH 2010 website before the unveiling in 2 weeks.  So, more sporadic postings, I’m afraid.

P.S. My copy of the Fall 2009 Spin-Off is still MIA, but I saw a copy of it yesterday.  My scarf is in it! It’s such a thrill to see your work and name in print.  (I won Best Use of Sheep Wool category.) You can download the All Wrapped Up in Natural Fibers gallery from this page.  This PDF also includes a few scarves that didn’t make it into the magazine.  I’m so tickled!

CCF Socks

By

On 6 Aug, 2009

In Knit, Spin

Here is sock from the previous post. I’m almost at the heel (toe up).

I got lucky and made it on the Port Townsend ferry without a reservation. I made the decision to try for it, since I wasn’t thrilled about the idea of trying to get through Seattle during rush hour. Whew! Now to find some coffee.

Next stop, Portland and Sock Summit!

Happy

By

On 3 Jul, 2009

In Knit

dm-throw-straight2

Straight edges. 90° corners (T-Square provided as proof). Tidy attachments.

This is probably the 3rd iteration of this attempt because I wasn’t satisified with variations of attaching the live knitting to the knitted piece.  The one I finally settled on is: sl last stitch as if to purl, pickup edge stitch from the back, purl 2 together. On the next row, slip the 1st stitch as if to knit.  It’s a variant of Vivian Hoxbro’s method.  I found slipping that last stitch as if to purl provides the edge I like the most.  Your preferences may differ.

Attempt 1 has been ripped. This is the one I will be going with. (Although, I do miss the movement in the diagonal lines…)

Page 29 of 88

Previous

Next

Powered by WordPress & Theme by Anders Norén