After watching many knitting podcasters show their sock yarn blankets growing over time, three months ago I decided to cast one on. It’s still a very small corner of a blanket but each time I use sock-weight yarn I look forward to adding another square (and I might have broken in to a few fresh yarn balls just to be able to work on it).
My intentions are to let it grow with time, no particular rush, perhaps in a year’s time I’ll have a lap blanket and a few years later it will be larger still. I find it a relaxing item to work on in between projects where I can let the needles do their thing while I ponder what I want to cast on next.
For anyone considering casting on a sock yarn blanket, I wanted to provide some tips to think about as you get started. It can be an addictive project to work on, but without planning it may mean the difference between a finished beauty or a project bag hidden in a cupboard with a few lonely squares. Continue reading →
I had the opportunity to do my first test knit for a designer a few weeks ago and the pattern has now been released on Ravelry. It’s called Wintercloud by Suvi Simola. Continue reading →
Sometimes the knitting needles have a mind of their own and all I can do is follow along. That’s what happened with these Accidental socks.
I wanted to try out two colour cast-ons and found a photo tutorial from Talena Winters. I picked up two balls of Regia from my stash without too much thought for the colours because I was going to try it, rip it out, and put the yarn back in my stash… but the knitting needles took control. Continue reading →
The chill is well and truly in the air here in Sydney as I’ve been working on my first top-down pullover from the free knitty.com pattern, Saint Rémy, using Morris & Sons Estate 4 ply wool. Continue reading →
Adventures while trying to make random things for fun by Niina (aka Give Me A Crown).
After watching many knitting podcasters show their sock yarn blankets growing over time, three months ago I decided to cast one on. It’s still a very small corner of a blanket but each time I use sock-weight yarn I look forward to adding another square (and I might have broken in to a few fresh yarn balls just to be able to work on it).
