by StephCat | Jan 20, 2008 | Knitting
Merino Originally uploaded by stephannie_t. I received this bright sunny yellow semi-solid merino, dyed by Spunky Eclectic, for Christmas. It too was very easy to spin compared to, say, the Tunis I’ve been working on getting spun.
by StephCat | Jan 20, 2008 | Knitting
Crosspatch Tears of Fire Originally uploaded by stephannie_t. This is from the roving I just bought Friday. Pretty, but not exactly me; but it was interesting to spin. I loved how the silk felt in my hands as I spun it. I plan on plying it Monday.
by StephCat | Jan 16, 2008 | Knitting, Stitchmarkers
I’ve made several sets of stitch markers tonight. Pretty! Yes, a brief hiatus from knitting. I ordered a color card from Beaverslide Dry Goods last night. The further I got along with my swatching the more I realized that I may end up buying new yarn to make...
by StephCat | Jan 15, 2008 | Knitting
Yesterday I began a swatch on US 6 needles and included the other panels. I’m liking the stitch definition a bit better with the smaller needles but the truth will be in the blocking. I’ve also started a similar swatch with my Black Water Abbey 2 ply on US...
by StephCat | Jan 14, 2008 | Knitting
Here’s yesterday’s progress. I made a few mistakes on some of the stitches (the ones I’m still trying to figure out exactly what they are). Yarn: Jaeger Shetland Aran (wool/alpaca) Needles: Knit Picks metal options US 7
by StephCat | Jan 14, 2008 | Knitting
003 Originally uploaded by stephannie_t. Here it is! pardon the unmade bed.
