Tag Archives: Knitting
We have the technology
This is exactly as far as I was the last time, when I decided that the gauge I was getting was too tight. It was decided for me, really, when I tried to pull the cuff over my hand and … Continue reading
Very clover
When I ran out of variegated cotton yarn*, I was pleased to find that I had packed a few balls of solid cotton yarn as well, just in case.** My favorite dishcloth pattern for solid colors is the Clover Tweed … Continue reading
KNIT ALL THE DISHCLOTHS!
I have two go-to dishcloth patterns right now. During the transition, I made sure I had a few balls of variegated cotton and a pair of US size 6’s in my knitting bag, and the link to Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth. … Continue reading
Too much red
This winter has been rough. The downside of packing up all your stuff for a couple of weeks is the inevitable realization that you’ve forgotten to leave out something important, and this time for me it was hand coverage. Oh, … Continue reading
Day 30 – 30 Days of Knitting meme
What’s your name on Ravelry? If you don’t have a Ravelry account, why? Chennpug! Which you would know if you had clicked some of the links this month that I have been posting. I’m down with friending random people. Have … Continue reading
Day 29 – 30 Days of Knitting meme
Do you have any tips, or things that you’ve learned from knitting? Knitting tips – the internet. There is so much information out there, including videos, and of course the smarties on Ravelry’s forums. Ask them. Use them. They can … Continue reading
Day 28 – 30 Days of Knitting meme
Do you do any other crafts besides knitting? What are they, and did learning to knit come before or after learning these other crafts? Yes! Unless you count the counted cross-stitch I did in junior high for 4-H, then knitting … Continue reading
Day 27 – 30 Days of Knitting meme
How do you acquire most of yarn? Online retailers, local yarn shops, swaps, or large chain craft stores? What’s your favorite? I prefer local yarn shops, but I can’t always get to them when they’re open, and if I’m looking … Continue reading
Day 26 – 30 Days of Knitting meme
Have you ever been a part, or wanted to be a part of a knit-a-long? What was it? If not, why? I have! There’s a group on Ravelry, the Beginning Lace Knitters group, that has knit-a-longs all the time. They … Continue reading
Day 25 – 30 Days of Knitting meme
Do you have a knitting book or a place where you keep patterns, ideas, size measurements? Post a picture of it! I did, when I was first starting out. For some reason I thought it would be a great idea … Continue reading
The Cranky-Faced Knitter 