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Blocked on Blocking

pxl8 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:53:03 +0000

Wet blocked the Knittin’ Pretty Shell today. I’m not sure whether it will dry fast enough to finish this weekend. I have my regular knitting group tomorrow, but it will have to be 100% ready to unpin by tomorrow morning, and that just seems a little fast.

It ended up a bit longer than I . . . → Read More: Blocked on Blocking

Now what?

pxl8 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:57:21 +0000

I’ve been working on my first knitted garment, the Knittin’ Pretty Simple Shell from Chicks with Sticks Guide to Knitting. It’s felt like miles and miles of stockinette stitch that would never end, and then suddenly, it’s DONE and there’s the moment where I’m at a loss for what to do.

But, it doesn’t last . . . → Read More: Now what?

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat…

pxl8 — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:54:37 +0000

Time sure flies when you’re having fun! Most recently I’ve been working on Christmas gifts. I’m pretty excited about them, but I’ll hold off on talking about them so the recipients can be surprised.

I’ve actually been surprisingly prolific over the last nine months. I’ve finished off 24 projects (at least, as I’ve set them . . . → Read More: Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat…

Da Bomb, or How to Make the Bomber Hat Pattern work with Bulky Yarn

pxl8 — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:48:12 +0000

In which our heroine describes the trials and tribulations of using a lighter yarn than the Bomber Hat pattern calls for... . . . → Read More: Da Bomb, or How to Make the Bomber Hat Pattern work with Bulky Yarn

Yarn Proliferation

pxl8 — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:03:14 +0000

Recap of knitting & crochet projects over the last couple months, particularly recently completed: Fluffy Pink Scarf (of Doom), Trophy Scarf, Dirty-Girl Washcloths, Rainbow Hook Roll, Da Bomb, Steelers Bomber, Myrtle Beach Washcloth, 5th Bomber, and Making Links. Also, a look at upcoming projects! . . . → Read More: Yarn Proliferation

Bomb(er)s Away!

pxl8 — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:00:37 +0000

Catching up on finished projects - first up, the Bomber Hats I made for my nieces last Christmas. . . . → Read More: Bomb(er)s Away!

Army Scarf

pxl8 — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:36:40 +0000

Review of Marcy Smith's Retro Striped Scarf pattern. . . . → Read More: Army Scarf

Works in Progress: Washcloths and a Hook Roll

pxl8 — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:48:36 +0000

Updates on my current works in progress: a knitted washcloth and a crocheted hook case. . . . → Read More: Works in Progress: Washcloths and a Hook Roll

Continental Purling

pxl8 — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:46:48 +0000

Looking at different ways to purl as a continental style knitter . . . → Read More: Continental Purling

Donation Hats

pxl8 — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:24:31 +0000

Review of Adrienne Engar's Chunky Ear Flap Hat crochet pattern. . . . → Read More: Donation Hats