19
May

Recently bought this alpaca/merino blend yarn (it was produced by a local alpaca farm).  Thinking of using it to create my first design.  Each skein (there are two) is approximately 220 yds. in length.  

Any ideas on what I should make?

12
May
Starting a scarf using Quince and Co. Tern (75% wool, 25% silk) for my grandma.

Starting a scarf using Quince and Co. Tern (75% wool, 25% silk) for my grandma.

7
May
I just love the technique for creating the edge of this cardigan - so clean, so professional, so worth the time and effort.

I just love the technique for creating the edge of this cardigan - so clean, so professional, so worth the time and effort.

23
Apr

Name: Hourglass Baby Blanket

Designer: Anne Hanson

Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Aran

Skeins: 3.5

Needle: US 8 & 9

A little blanket for baby Ezra. :)

20
Mar
Added the third color to my Color Affection scarf.

Added the third color to my Color Affection scarf.

11
Mar

What’s on my needles this weekend?

1. Hourglass Baby Blanket

2. Color Affection (Lace) Scarf

6
Mar
scissorsandthread: 15 Ways To Tie A Scarf | The Fashion Spot OK, so now you’ve made your new scarf, here’s 15 great ways to tie it! Numbers 3, 9 and 12 are my favourites but I think I will have a go at tying most of these. Of course, you will need different sizes for some of these, but scarves are such a great way of dressing up an outfit so why wouldn’t you want multiple!?

scissorsandthread:

15 Ways To Tie A Scarf | The Fashion Spot

OK, so now you’ve made your new scarf, here’s 15 great ways to tie it! Numbers 3, 9 and 12 are my favourites but I think I will have a go at tying most of these. Of course, you will need different sizes for some of these, but scarves are such a great way of dressing up an outfit so why wouldn’t you want multiple!?
4
Mar

Name: Clockwork Scarf

Designer: Stephen West

Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light

Skeins: 2 (one in the Tern colorway, and the other in Silver Fox)

Needle: US 5

This scarf was super easy and quick to knit.  I wish it were a little wider (it probably could grow with some more intensive blocking), so I think if I were to knit it again I would do so with larger needles (US 6 instead of US 5).  The yarn was super soft and stretchy with no pilling.

25
Feb

What’s on my needles this weekend?

1. Clockwork Scarf

2. Hourglass Baby Blanket

3. Olive Top (waiting on the pattern)

20
Feb

I love working on surprises!!!

14
Feb

(Source: Etsy)

Have a wonderfully crafty love day, y’all!
12
Feb

Name: Aidez Cardigan

Designer: Cirilia Rose/Berroco

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool

Skeins: 2

Needle: US 10

I finished knitting this cardigan this morning, and I think it will be a perfect addition to my wardrobe now that the temperatures are starting to plummet.  The pattern was easy to follow and I didn’t make any adjustments.  My only advice is that anyone interested in knitting this pattern should size up, especially if you plan on wearing long-sleeved tops underneath.  The sleeves are just the tiniest bit too close for comfort.

As far as the yarn is concerned, I loved working with Cascade’s Ecological Wool.  Not only is it priced really, really well, but a skein or two also goes very, very far.    

8
Feb
Finally got the yarn - madelinetosh tosh merino light in silverfox and tern -  for my friend’s shawl.  Decided to take the advice of a few people in response to Question No. 1. I think that a nursing shawl - or really a shawl of any kind - would be a wonderful gift for her on the birth of her first child.

Finally got the yarn - madelinetosh tosh merino light in silverfox and tern -  for my friend’s shawl.  Decided to take the advice of a few people in response to Question No. 1. I think that a nursing shawl - or really a shawl of any kind - would be a wonderful gift for her on the birth of her first child.

8
Feb

Etsy's DIY Keepsake Papercut

3
Feb

Wearing my fuzzy and warm mohair Aimee cowl/poncho on this very cold day.