I am knitting new yarns this week and I’ve been experimenting. The first 2 are from a shop and Alpaca Farm that I discovered. The Yarn Shop at Alma Park is within driving distance and was a lovely ride. I was thrilled to see the alpaca and visit the shop. Alma Park Yarn I purchased… Continue reading Knitting New Yarn
My Dark Night Rose Sweater knitting is coming along slowly. As I wrote in my post on February 3, 2018, I had hoped to knit 7 hexagons a month. Well, I certainly did not reach that goal in February. I only knit 3 hexagon and a half hexagon. So now I have 5 full and… Continue reading Update on 2018 Sweater Knitting Project
Fingerless gloves are one of my favorite knitting projects. Add to that the yarn is from a special trip and I have gloves that I will wear often and memories of a wonderful trip. The yarn is Koigu KPPPM fingering weight yarn in a colorway that was specially dyed for the Vogue knitting retreat that… Continue reading Fingerless Gloves or Mitt Knitting
My sweater knitting project for 2018 is this wonderful Dark Night Rose Sweater by Koigu. In October, 2017 I attended the Vogue destination trip to Ontario where we spent our time with the lovely owners of Koigu Yarns. At dinner on our first evening, they gave away 3 kits to the participants. I was fortunate… Continue reading 2018 Sweater Knitting Project
Today’s stitch pattern is one that I call Buckles. The curved sections over the lines of stockinette remind me of a buckle. I discovered this pattern in the New Knitting Stitch Library by Leslie Stanfield. The swatch measure 7 inches wide and 6 inches long. The pattern is a repeat of 16 stitches and 14… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday
I am pleased to bring you this week’s Harmony Blanket square. To join in the fun and get all the details visit the undergroundcrafter.com or click the photo above. The pattern is from a stitch pattern entitled Caroline Squares in the Reversible Knit Stitches. What I love about this pattern is that it looks… Continue reading Harmony Blanket Knit-a-Long Square
January in New Jersey has been extremely cold! I recently finished designing and knitting the Cobblestone Lane scarf and mitts and I’ve been wearing them to keep warm. You can find the patterns for both in my Ravelry shop. Inspired by my Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday swatch, I designed this textured scarf… Continue reading Scarf and Mitts for the January Weather
Another year is coming to an end and I enjoy looking back throughout the year at my photos and thought I’d share some of my favorites with you. 2017 was a very challenging year for my family. Lots of change and so I continued to knit through every crisis. Here’s a few highlights: I haven’t… Continue reading Knitting throughout 2017
September and October were very busy months for me. I had 4 opportunities to spend time immersed in yarn and knitting. Each experience was unique and allowed me to meet new knitters and learn new skills. Here’s a few highlights from each of my trips. Starting in early September, I attended the Garden State Sheep… Continue reading Fall Festivals and Knitting Retreats
I have been unable to post for more than 6 weeks due to another family crisis although I have been knitting my way through this latest crisis. It started with the Florida Hurricane in September. My Mom needed to be evacuated and with me 1200 miles away, it was stressful. Once we made arrangements for… Continue reading Knitting through a Crisis
