Category: general
a preview of what i’m working on
Numbers have been crunched and recrunched (then recruched again) for the little crochet cardigan I’ve been working on in the lovely Anzula Milky Way. This week the project reached a new milestone, the second test of the pattern was started. Once I complete this yoke and triple check gauge, stitch counts, and grading (aka sizing)…
yarn choices and changes
Why do yarn choices matter? The characteristics of a pattern’s suggested yarn are often an integral part of the design, contributing to drape or allowing a stitch pattern to shine. Not all yarns at the same weight are similar.
… around the web
This week’s web finds include tutorials for shadow short rows, darning, and creative pompoms!
Spinzilla 2014!
My spinning time is short this week, but this is my Spinzilla progress for team Happy Fuzzy Yarn as it stands at noon on Wednesday. I hope to get a little bit more spindling in before 3pm, but I’m doubtful it will be much. I initially thought I could accomplish spin quite a bit more…
spinning resources
Today I listed a few of my favourite spinning resources. Please speak up and share where you like to go to learn how to get the most out of your spindle and wheel.
knit resources
Today I’ll discuss a few of my favourite knitting resources. These aren’t books for learning how to knit, but cover various techniques, garment construction, and stitch dictionaries. Below are several the books and websites I turn to while designing, editing, or just trying something new. Earlier this week I reorganized the bookcases in my office/studio.…