NaKniSweMo is National Knit a Sweater Month. Way back when, Shannon Oakey, Knitgrrl, was inspired by NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) where aspiring writers are challenged to write a novel at least 50,000 words in length. Can I knit a sweater with at least 50,000 stitches in November? Maybe. I'm thinking about it. I would… Continue reading NaKniSweMo
Author: Becca
Crazy Plans of Colorwork and the Queue
It's been a while since I checked myself on my Make Nine resolution for this year. I know I went off the rails and made a lot of socks instead. I don't think I shared my September pair, another self-striping set: My October socks may end up being a mis-matched pair, two half-finished objects make a… Continue reading Crazy Plans of Colorwork and the Queue
Copy of a Copy
It's hat weather! Heading outside this morning for the school bus I welcomed the opportunity to grab a new hat. The yarns and pom are from the Holiday Hat Kit by Three Irish Girls at Eat.Sleep.Knit. Instead of the Winter Cable Hat, I decided to follow the CopyCat C.C. Beanie after I saw a display… Continue reading Copy of a Copy
End of the Quarter
Yet again my blog was set aside. Let's just call it summer slide and move on. The Q3 KAL for the EatSleepKnit Yarnathon required using yarn that was exclusively dyed for the shop. Violet Waffles Hat The Violet Waffles hat pattern is one I have heard mentioned so many times on different podcasts and blogs.… Continue reading End of the Quarter
Summertime Zombies
The days are just packed. We've had a lot of activities and gatherings and my brain is full. I finished a pair of self-striping socks. The colorway is "Zombody Go Bragh" by Desert Vista Dyeworks. Greens are lovely, but without the orange, I felt they were missing something. Orange is not a common color in my… Continue reading Summertime Zombies
Winter Prep
What is it about warm summer days that have me dreaming about fall knits? In the last week, I completed a bulky yarn cowl and cast on a sweater! I have 3 skeins of Lorna's Laces Cloudgate still hanging out under my desk, leftover from a blanket I knit for my mom last year. Getting… Continue reading Winter Prep
Clear the Desk Update Shortie Socks
Two projects completed! I rediscovered a pair of socks started last year but never finished for a Yarnathon KAL. One pattern repeat was complete, so I continued on, plain vanilla style, and made them shortie style. There's still a good amount leftover, so I'm thinking that will be another shortie set. My other idea is… Continue reading Clear the Desk Update Shortie Socks
Significant Digits
Selfish Sock Knitting The Knit Girllls podcast is having a year-long self-striping yarn knit along. Each month there are several dyers from which to choose. The first few months I had yarns in my stash! I was browsing for the June option and decide to purchase a skein of Poste sock yarn. It's a new… Continue reading Significant Digits
New Series: Clear the Desk
Confession time. I start way more projects than I finish. I'm not a monogamous maker. I stash more yarn than I will ever use in my lifetime. Next to my usual knitting spot on the couch is my desk. Supplies for marking a pattern are within reach, there is a spot for my drink, and it's… Continue reading New Series: Clear the Desk
Picking Up Where I Left Off
Back in April, I had every intention of blogging. I even felt all cocky that I had a great theme for my next post. While we were watching the Band of Brothers series, I knit on a WWII Watch Cap for Dan. The hat turned out great and the day I finished it was one… Continue reading Picking Up Where I Left Off