by StephCat | Nov 23, 2008 | Food & Wine, Knitting, Yard & Garden
I have less than 2 diamonds and the toe to complete on New England. I switched back up to US1’s because the sock was a bit tight across the foot at the gusset. It’s fine now.  The plan is to finish this today and maybe the embroidery on the Slinky...
by StephCat | Nov 17, 2008 | Knitting
***ETA: okay, for this sock I did this: (sl1, k1) over 21 st, ssk, turn. It worked.*** Check out this old post of mine. Wouldn’t it have been nice if instead of being coy I’d revealed what I did? ‘Cause I’m having the same freaking...
by StephCat | Nov 15, 2008 | Knitting
I Like:Anita by Born I just ordered and received the Anita shoes — great with my handknit socks and jeans! I think I’m actually inspired to do my second New England sock — several (yes, several) years after finishing the first. Not a chance my gauge...
by StephCat | Nov 14, 2008 | Knitting
I just noticed something in my Ravelry people page. Look at the stats in the upper right corner. (For those of you not on Ravelry, apologies.) I have more books etc in my library (191) than yarn in my stash (176). Ergo, I must have many more patterns than yarn....
by StephCat | Nov 14, 2008 | Knitting
The new Twist Collective is up, and I think it’s as good as, and probably better than, their first issue. I’m totally in love with Heroine, in my mind more of a jacket than a sweater; I’d love to make it someday. I’ve already queued Vivian...
by StephCat | Nov 10, 2008 | Knitting, Stitchmarkers
I finished the Italian Holiday collection this weekend. Sterling silver posts, fit up to size 10 needles (10.5 fits but is in my opinion a little snug), vintage/antique and contemporary beads purchased on our trip to Italy this past summer (with Japanese seed beads as...
