Tag Archives: Knitting

Time to Wash Up!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Heather

The knitting and crochet worlds seem to be very split on the idea of knitted/crocheted dishcloths. Personally, I love them! That’s my haul from a couple of days work at the end of August. I actually have a bunch in … Continue reading →

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Isle of Trucks

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Heather

I’ve done it! I’ve knit a fair isle sweater! The pattern is Isle of Trucks by Fawn Pea, available through Knit Picks for US$1.99. I used Knit Picks Cotlin yarn, a lovely blend of cotton and linen. And, since I … Continue reading →

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Socks and Scarves

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Heather

I’m working on keeping my head and toes warm, again. The scarf is Bias “Before and After” Scarf by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas (available through Ravelry or here for US$5). The pattern is written for fingering weight yarn, but they … Continue reading →

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Lotus Heart

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Heather

Another sock finish! The pattern is Lotus Heart Socks by Gina House of Sleepy Eyes Knitting. The pattern is available through Ravelry, and is on sale for US$3 until August 21st. The yarn is Dye-Version’s Bamboo Stretch Sock in colourway … Continue reading →

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Falling Short of Gold

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Heather

Sadly, my Olympic Ravellenic dreams did not come true. I’ve run out of the main colour yarn for my Isle of Trucks sweater. I do have more coming, thank goodness, but it will be a while before it arrives. There it … Continue reading →

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Olympic Knitting

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Heather

Oh, noes! I’m tempting fate by using the O-word! (Thankfully, the COC is a little less crazy than the USOC.) Not much of a start, but I’ve still got just under two weeks. The pattern is Isle of Trucks by … Continue reading →

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Fields of White

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Heather

Ugh! I know that I don’t like working with large swaths of white. And, yet, I do it again and again. The pattern is 1753 Sweaters (great name, eh?) from Sirdar. The yarn is Knit Picks Cotlin in colour Swan, … Continue reading →

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