I think this is the fourth surprise jacket I’ve knitted. What I’ve really enjoyed most about knitting these classics is seeing how the yarn works up. This one is particularly pretty with the gentle changes in color.
The title of this post is a bit misleading since all the previous ones knitted have been for […]
Category Archives: August 2010
A BSJ for the Shop
August 29, 2010 – 7:55 pm
In non-knitting news….
August 26, 2010 – 10:41 am
My garden this summer hasn’t been as prolific as the previous summers in which I’ve enjoyed bounties of tomatoes, carrots, peas, greens, beets, cucumbers, and more. Rather, any fruit my tomato plants seem to have produced this season have been snatched by those squirrelly squirrels who find it a joy to leave bits and pieces […]
Sweaters, Sweaters, Sweaters
August 23, 2010 – 3:01 pm
I think I have a problem.
I’m not sure if it’s because
a) it’s so hot and I’m dying for cooler weather or
b) I’m overzealous in wanting to clothe hubby, Gram, and myself in all knitted garb for our upcoming trip to Yellowstone National Park (so unrealistic!) or
c) I’m prepping by getting my knitting groove on for […]
Always New Projects
August 15, 2010 – 8:49 pm
Do you too have the urge to constantly cast on for more projects? Here are a few pieces I’ve begun:
A cable cowl, the Tuesday Night Cowl, worked in Rowan Cocoon.
Another Baby Surprise Jacket, worked in Jojoland Rhythm. I really like the way the color changes - such classic baby colors.
A sweater (a raglan, I’ve […]
For Lori and Deb
August 12, 2010 – 5:35 pm
This afghan was completed for my friend, Lori and her daughter, Deb.
As I began to write about how I came to knit this beautiful piece, I realized that it was better articulated in Deb’s words:
“This afghan project belonged to my mom, 87 yr old lovely Lori Carlin. Mom and I adored Thi and, […]
