As the New York Sheep and Wool Festival fast approaches this year, I thought perhaps it was about time I blog about last year's Rhinebeck sweater! Once you see how long this post is, you'll know why I dragged my heels on writing it for a year. ;) I knit the most insane thing I've ever created, and possibly will ever create. It was an epic ode to a childhood love: a fictional character who helped teach me that young ... Read more »
sweaters
Princess Harald stranded pullover
Today I'm happy to share with you a pullover that I finished... I have no idea when. January? Maybe. Long enough ago to get to enjoy wearing it this winter, I can tell you that that much. So I realized I'd better show it to you quickly since the first day of spring has officially passed (woo hoo!). (Shown here with my Western-inspired Ginger jeans) I started it way back in October. In fact, it was vacation knitting. ... Read more »
Ivory sweaters
I've been trying to decide what color and brand of yarn I'd like to use for the Briar Rose Knit-Along. And I've come to a decision on color. Well, it's sort of a color. Potential stains be damned, I'm going with: ivory.Because I really need a versatile short-sleeved sweater. And apparently, ivory is a good go-to color for me. As I sat thinking about colors, I said to myself, "Yes, I have a vintage ivory cardigan, for the ... Read more »