Who’s that hiding in the pumpkin patch? It’s Peter James wearing the cap I made him!
Nov1
Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater!
Category Archives: knitting
Oct4
Craft Book Junkie!
That’s me! Because my shelves are full, I’ve been making use of the Charlotte library’s collection. Here’s a recent one I checked out, Pipsqueak Knits by Jil Eaton. It’s full of adorable and fairly easy patterns. I’ve had this wonderful yarn stashed away for years:
Here’s what I hope to make from it:
Sep30
Another Grand Discovery!
I was searching for Lily Sugar and Cream yarn to complete a project, and I remembered that Peaches & Creme yarns are made in America, somewhere in the South. I searched and sure enough, they are made in Old Fort, NC! (That’s near Asheville, if you’re not a local.)
I found their website: http://elmore-pisgah.com/ and you can order straight from it. Be sure and read their “about us” page. Additionally, they make Honeysuckle and America’s Best yarns and crochet threads. They also have an outlet store in Old Fort. I’ll be shopping with them in the future! Support America!!!!
(Bernat owns Lily Sugar & Cream. Their yarns are made in Canada. I don’t feel too bad about shopping with neighbors. The Canadians did free the Iran hostages for us, but I am telling my age!)
Sep30
Another new yarn from Bernat!
Nov20
Little Pumpkin
Here’s a cap I knitted for my daughter’s sister-in-law for her new baby. I crocheted the stem and leaf free hand by looking at the real thing. I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out!Jun13
Baby Caps
Mar19
Another Baby Jacquards!
This one is called “I’m a Big Boy.” I cast on in the middle of a swatch of green, and I’m afraid when I turn the band up, all the pretty blue will be hidden. Next time I’ll cast on in a swatch of blue and see what happens.
Yes, I used circular needles, even though I’m not knitting in the round. I find the shorter length circulars are ideal for travel. If you drop a needle, it stays attached to the other one. Sometimes, I ball up my yarn and pop it, along with a set of circular needles and those tiny folding scissors, in a zip top sandwich bag. Then I pop it in my purse and I’m set to go. Whenever I’m stuck in a waiting room or other slow place, I can be productive and pass the time.
I do knit my baby caps in the round from time to time, but I’m not crazy about finishing with double pointed needles, especially when I’m travelling.
Feb19
Check this out!
I have thought about trying a landscape quilt, but I haven’t considering landscape knitting. The pattern for the pillow on the left is free from Sweaterscape Knitting: http://www.sweaterscapes.com/pillow1.htm