Tag Archives: Knitting

Lace and Cable Socks

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Heather

More socks! I’m sure that comes as a huge surprise. 😉 They are Lace and Cable Socks from Wendy D. Johnson’s book Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits. The yarn is Mary Maxim Bamboo … Continue reading →

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February Socks

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Heather

I cheated a little with my February socks. My original plan was to make Pirate Danger (Raverly link, membership required). But, I didn’t have the yarn caked, and well, I was too lazy to get out the swift and ball … Continue reading →

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Head and Foot Finishes

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Heather

More knitting! You all know how much I love to cross stitch, but there is no denying that knitting is much faster. The foot finish is one sock: Saturday Socks from the discontinued Knit Picks Fancy Feet Anklets kit. The … Continue reading →

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January Socks

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Heather

One pair down, and eleven more to go! These are Flame Wave Socks by Ann Budd from Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave. They are knit using Cascade Fixation in colour Orchid, which, unfortunately, is a bit too busy … Continue reading →

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Scarf Fail

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Heather

Sometimes, things look better in the store than they do at home. One of my recent knitting finishes is a good example of that: This weird mass of black and purple is actually a very nice garter stitch scarf. Knit, … Continue reading →

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Half of January’s Socks

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Heather

I’m sure you all have been waiting with bated breath to hear about my progress with my self-imposed sock club. (You have, right? 😉 ) Well, it is about halfway through the  month, and I am halfway through my first … Continue reading →

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2010 Review

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Heather

I have to admit, I haven’t been looking forward to reviewing my 2010 crafting goals. I know I didn’t even accomplish even half of what I set out to do. My goals were: Finish Baby Man’s birth sampler Finish Enchanting … Continue reading →

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