Knitting nice uniform, even-looking, ribbing is a big challenge for me. I realize it has to do with the varying tension of my knits and purls when ribbing back and forth, but the nature of some yarns make it difficult to get uniform ribbing even when ribbing in the round. At the moment, my best option is to fix the …
First Sweater of 2017
View PostReinforcing a Steek in Bulky Yarn
This is by no means my first steek… but I still consider it new territory, because it is my first steek in BULKY yarn (Alafoss Lopi). a) I chose not to machine-sew these steeks as I sometimes do with small 2-3 stitch steeks. My walking foot doesn’t lift high enough above the thick fabirc, and the double-layers of yarn through …
Swatching for Back to School
Knitpicks Biggo, we meet again. My step-daughter loves this sweater‘s sheepy-cozy awesomeness, so I have agreed to make her her own. I have tried to incorporate a few elements that she likes in sweaters: stripes hood turquoise and purple squishiness It is very fortunate that we like the same colours, as this will make the project that much more enjoyable …
Coral Sweater Complete!
Of course I didn’t finish the sweater in time for the Algonquin canoe trips it was intended for – but it’s done now! DESIGN INTENT The intent of the thick wool/cotton superwash yarn was to provide a breathable but warm, washable sweater, that could be worn for days and days of sweating and abuse in backcountry camping and still be …