Tag: knit
March’s Current Projects
With Ayrton now available, what projects am I working on? First up is a sample knit in very delightful Anzula luster, in colourway Lottie. It’s an easy lace pattern, once you work a few repeats it’s easy to read so it’s good knitting while listening to audiobooks. Next is a sample crochet of Lindsey Stephens/Poetry…
Introducing Ayrton
Classic and understated, this top-down knit lace poncho captures every shade in the Opal colourway and highlights the gem-like shine from the tussah silk and merino blend of Anzula’s Croquet. It is easy to customize to a longer or shorter length. I find it fitting to introduce you to this design on International Women’s Day.…
sample swatches
I finished the swatch project for Happy Fuzzy Yarn and my handspun, knit, crochet, and woven samples were displayed in the booth at the summer show for TNNA, The National Needle Arts Association this past weekend. Fibres and colourways shown are: 100% BFL in Hemoglobin, 100% Falkland in Crete, 100% Polwarth in Sunset, 100% Merino…
review: Knitting Bag of Tricks Workshop with Patty Lyons
When I approach a problem in my work as a technology consultant for small businesses, my first question is why so I can figure out the how and find the best and most appropriate solution for the problem at hand. I believe this is a sound approach to many problems in life, the universe, and…
counting in knitting
We learn to count as young children and often take great delight at successfully counting, well, everything. Why is it that when we add yarn and needles to the equation we discover counting isn’t as straightforward as we thought? I know I’ve often uttered the trite refrain “be quiet I’m counting”! This post is not…
current projects …
February always zooms by and this particular month seems even shorter. Despite record chills, I’m trying to keep positive that it means warmer temperatures will return soon! How do my current projects compare to their progress from a few short weeks ago? After reviewing the project bags, I moved on to the stash and I’m…