A little sexy, don’t you think?
I will honestly admit, the only reason I chose to carry this yarn in the shop was so that I can knit a bathrobe. The actual design came later and just in time.
Knitted in Wendy Darling Chenille and doubled on a US 6, this knee-length robe took approximately 18 […]
Category Archives: Designs
Pink is for Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2008 – 11:02 am
Rule of 3
February 10, 2008 – 10:37 pm
Siri, a knitter friend, told me that in order to keep herself sane, she maintains a strict Rule of 3. That is, have only three projects on the needles to ensure you do not bite off more than you can chew.
She does admit, however, that despite the “strict”, there may be times when she […]
The hubby is spoiled - just a little.
January 15, 2008 – 5:43 pm
Socks for the hubby. Knitted in Trekking sock yarn, these socks are self-striping and very… handsome.
The finished scarf is for him as well… maybe. I’m quite happy with the result. The double knitting certainly took care of the curling (see prior posts) and made for quite a lofty and incredibly pleasing […]
Sex and the City - The Carrie B.
December 21, 2007 – 4:02 pm
This cardigan was inspired by one worn by Carrie in the fourth season of Sex and the City In one particular episode, Carrie dates a jazz player and after one of their dates, they’re seen strolling down the street to her apartment, blasting makeshift jazz tunes from the top of their lungs.
As soon as […]
On the Needles and On Display: Scarves and Other Things Warm
December 19, 2007 – 5:54 pm
Frontier Fiber Mill is my favorite yarn company, hands down. This small company is own by Lisa Gilman & Michael Rheinheimerf, who own an alpaca farm in Indiana.
The alpaca yarn is beautiful, amazingly soft, wonderful to work with, and the best thing about the yarn is that it’s all natural - no dyes, no nothing. […]
