Instagram has captured what I have worked on this week. I finally cleared out my garden beds. After a not-so-successful garden last year (the weeds won), I left everything there over the winter. I figure it gives a little bit back to the soil. This year, with the sole exception of green beans, we're going… Continue reading WIP Wednesday – a bit of everything
Tag: sweaterKAL
It’s Done!
The ends are all woven in. Blocking is done. The pins are removed. I have a new sweater! Sometimes I wish there were two of me - one to use the camera and the other I could boss around to pose. I used the self timer on the camera and mostly felt silly - but… Continue reading It’s Done!
So Close!
I've got 6 rows to do on the right sleeve. About 40 or so rows to do on the left sleeve. Weave in the ends. Block a little. And then I'll have my sweater. !!!!!I've been planning what I want to try for the finished object shots - they will be much better than the… Continue reading So Close!
Mama’s Midriff.
Way back in '09 I signed up for a SweaterKAL with several of the gals from SnB. Then in the early days of '10 I think I have signed up for TheSweatshopOfLove's Sweater a Month Challenge, because yes, I think I can do more than is humanly possible (I will refrain, partially, from telling you… Continue reading Mama’s Midriff.
It’s in the bag.
I pulled out the knitting project bags that usually sit near my computer the other day in an attempt to neaten up that space. I found lots of needles and yarn that needed to be put away. And, no surprise, I got a reality check on how many WIPs I've got going on right now.… Continue reading It’s in the bag.
Bits of Stuff (there’s knitting this time!)
The weather has turned nice, and then WAY too hot, and now it's back to nice again. I introduced Lorelai to the sprinkler to give her a good soaking (maybe not the best mom move ever - she's been a bit under the weather this week, running warm, but not feverish - sure, let's get… Continue reading Bits of Stuff (there’s knitting this time!)