I’ve fallen behind in keeping up with this blog, which is a shame, as it’s something I really enjoy working on. However, I am going to take a current illness as an opportunity and update just a little. This is…
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I started a Ravelry group, Dangerous With Pointy Sticks, for anyone interested in Knitting Kninja patterns, whether as a knitter, test knitter, or just as one of my friends! I figured that with the number of emails and private messages…
Rustic
Muench Sir Galli, now discontinued, is a silk tweed, and while it’s not actually practical for rustic use, something about it, from the subdued natural tones to the tweedy flecks and nubs, screams rustic. It has a gnarled, woody look,…
Catching up with Project Spectrum
I have had a rough time of it lately in terms of health. I was sick for a time (though not with swine flu – yay!), and then I hurt my ankle and now I’m on crutches. I’ve been largely…
Day’s Eye Hat again
Popknits‘ Spring issue went live today, so you can get the Day’s Eye pattern now! I thought I’d tell you all a little more about that pattern today, and the process that went into designing it. The pictures accompanying this…
Day’s Eye!
One of my secret projects is no longer a secret! The Popknits Spring Preview is live, and you can get a sneak peek at the Day’s Eye Hat. I’ll have more to say about the project when it goes live…
Posted in Day's Eye Hat, Finished Projects, Hats, Knitting, Original Pattern, Popknits, Self Designed
Pauline and Paulette
Pauline first: I noticed an error when I was rereading the pattern the other night. I have no idea how I missed it for so long, but here’s the correction: For the smaller size, when you reach the Back Shaping,…
Makes me happy
I made a simple mushroom and barley soup for lunch the other day, and you know, it’s a small thing, but man, it was so good. I love when something simple turns out well. I used shitake mushrooms when I’d…
Posted in Design, Hats, In progress, Kidswear, Miscellany, Original Pattern, Paulette, Self Designed, Yarn
Long forgotten items of business
First off, thank you so much for your feedback on my Maude Louise problem. I feel like I’ve got a much better handle on what to do now. I’ve been working on the pattern last week and this week, and…
Free Pauline!
The winners of the Malabrigo Junkies design contest were finally announced today, and Pauline was among them. This means that Pauline is now available as a free download, either here, or on Ravelry. I’ve been meaning to consolidate my pattern…
