FO – Charity’s Wrap / WIP – Folded Squares Cardigan

I’m so happy I can share final pictures of one my latest FO’s (Finished Objects)! I’ve been chomping at the bit to share the full project with you. Charity’s Wrap went live on Ravelry today and guess what? It’s a free pattern! Isn’t that exciting news? This was a very simple project, with a bit of easy…

Thursday Knit-a-Sock-Along: Week 6

Wow! It is official! My Perfectly Perfect Sock (no mistakes on this one!) joins my Imperfectly Perfect Sock (lots of mistakes on this one) to make a delightful pair. They are soft, cozy and I absolutely love them! I won’t be able to wear them with shoes as they are thicker, although they may fit…

Killing versus Aggressive Steam Blocking

So, I finished my test knit for Charity’s Wrap, which I don’t want to show final staged pictures of until she publishes the final pattern and I can link all of you to it. It can be knit with anything from Worsted to Bulky Yarn, to be made into a scarf or a small wrap. I actually finished one…

Thursday Knit-a-Sock-Along: Week 5

We went on vacation last week to Fort Lauderdale, FL…our first visit since we moved to Northern California in April 2014. I had a 5.5 hour flight there and back and knew I could get some serious knitting in. I brought along the Toe-Up Socks using German Short Rows and Sockhead Hat WIPs in my beautiful new project bags…

Thursday Knit-a-Sock-Along: Week 4

This post is going to be a quick one as I’m on vacation and posting from my iPhone. I thought I’d be further along on my sock; however have been having a ton of fun hanging with my best friend and her family.  I was able to make progress while on the plane and have…

Thursday Knit-a-Sock-Along: Week 3

I’ve been dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome, so took time off from knitting 😦 , and spent minimal time on the computer this past week (outside of work), thus no blogging. With some rest, my hands are no longer tingling / numb and I am back at it! If you’ve ever had it, you know that rest is…