So many hours it took me to complete the newly invented double knit twisted rib bind off on this cowl! The bind off was developed for me by a member of one of my fibre communities and they did such a fantastic job as it is stretchy and completely matches the invisible cast on. I put it over a pool noodle raft to block so it will dry nice & smooth all the way around.
I am so close to finishing the sleeve on the cardigan, about another inch left. This pattern is Greek Amphora Cardi it also my cardigan that survived the roomba trying to eat it. I have modified the pattern slightly to make it a full length sleeve cardigan. The second sleeve will go so much faster as I won't be doing the calculations for extending the design.
Doodle Set of my chunky hats!! This was probably my favourite set to make. Originally the white band was just to fix the fact that the contrast of other yarns wasn’t stark enough for the doodles to show up, but I love the effect it gave them in the end, especially the jam-jar fruit ones :D
Sadly these hats have have been sold, but many others are available on my etsy and will still arrive in time for Christmas!! Please consider supporting me, and getting a one-of-a-kind hat to warm you or your loved ones’ head!!
some yarn swatches for a jumper im gonna make. im not using a pattern so currently figuring out stitch counts and pattern repeats and stuff. i might keep log of the process on this blog
First time i'm knitting a colourwork jumper. It is very slow process, but i like the pattern. Some floats are too tight and some are too loose...but i'm getting the hang of it ( i think).
I'm participating in the 2024 Stretching MAL by @creationsbyvalorie from A Visit with Nana and Papa podcast over on Youtube.
It is a great way to try out new (and scary) things!
The colourwork is finally done & I just have to do the ribbing. Before I do that though, I’m going to weave in a lifeline because I’m terrified I’m going to stuff up the ribbing colour control and I really don’t want to tink whole rows…
So close to the end of the sleeve now! Needs a little blocking but it is getting there. This is the same cardigan that back in October the roomba tried to eat. I am making my own pattern for the sleeve as in the pattern it only has a short cuff and I want a full sleeve. If you want to see here is the body of the cardigan mostly complete.
I started this project in January to get through the enormous stash of Stylecraft Special Chunky I’d managed to accumulate (mainly from me and my dad’s temperature scarves), and to challenge myself to develop my own patterns and charts. They’re now finally done and up to buy on my etsy store!! Purchase them here to support my little craft endeavours!
I used one of the variegated yarns i dyed last year and made some cute socks inspired by the Lirika Matoshi strawberry dress that went viral a few years ago. I'm not entirely happy with the pattern but overall I love it.
finished both sleeves and the neckline of my intarsia jumper!!! this was certainly a journey. and weaving in the ends has also been a journey (and still is - i'm several hours in and still haven't weaved in even half of them)
very proud of this project! it's the most ambitious thing i've ever made and i luv it