Archive for the ‘Knitting Links’ Category
Despicable!
Posted by: Steve on: November 14, 2011
- In: Intarsia | Knitting | Toys
- 4 Comments
That’s right, I said “Despicable!”. OK, so that should actually be: Despicable Me, as in the animated movie of that name… Without doubt, he characters that seem to have been liked most are the Minions! These strange little folk have won many hearts and that’s proven by the fact that there is a knitting pattern. [...]
Experimentalism!
Posted by: Steve on: November 11, 2011
A little while ago I was asked to make a scarf for somebody I know through the internet. They want one that is in all black, which is murder on my poor old eyes. I agreed to have a go but had to think of some way to alleviate the problem of knitting with black [...]
Hangers On…
Posted by: Steve on: October 27, 2011
- In: Beading | iPod touch | Knitting
- 4 Comments
Recently, we went to HobbyCraft Chelmsford. While there, I had a good look at the many beads on display. Initially, my interest stemmed from the fact that I’m sorely tempted to try my hand at jewellery making! You can blame Jewellery Maker (TV channel, Sky 655). We were well behaved though – buying very little. I [...]
Christmas Decor? Already?
Posted by: Steve on: October 8, 2011
- In: Christmas | Double Knit (8-ply, 11 wpi) | Knitting | Lace | Toys
- 9 Comments
Let’s Knitting magazine, Issue 47, includes a supplemental pattern booklet containing some delightful Christmas decorations. Scanning through it, I knew immediately that I just had to make the first item: a charming angel called Ariella (designed by Tina Barrett). She’s quite unusual, having no halo and purple, gauzy wings, and bright red dress and shoes. The [...]
Finishing Old Projects
Posted by: Steve on: September 30, 2011
- In: Knitting | Sweaters | Toys
- 8 Comments
Like most knitters, I have various projects that I started but which stalled for one reason or another. Every so often they emerge from hiding and, of course, the idea of actually finishing them surfaces. Well, there are still some kicking about, but I’ve actually managed to finish two old projects! The first was originally [...]
A Return And A Celebration
Posted by: Steve on: September 16, 2011
- In: General | News | Shawls | Socks
- 6 Comments
I’m back after a lengthy absence because of ill health. You’ve missed very little as I had very low energy levels. I’m close to finishing a pair of Celandine Socks and I’m making progress on the stole/shawl featured in Simply Knitting, Issue 84, September 2011 (page 57). The last 48 hours have been interesting, as our fourth [...]
Catching Up
Posted by: Steve on: August 11, 2011
I’ve been having a bad time recently, ever since a routine blood test threw up an alarming result. An INR target of 2.5 was returned at 17.6 instead! So the hospital have been tinkering with my Warfarin dosage and taking frequent blood samples. So much fun for a trypanophobe (needlephobe)! As emergency treatment initially, I [...]
iPod and Socks…
Posted by: Steve on: July 12, 2011
- In: apps | Footwear | iPod touch | Knitting | Lace | Socks | WIP
- 9 Comments
Following being given an iPod touch for my birthday, the first thing I did was to make a knitted cosy for it: It’s based on the iphone case by Charlotte Nash. I had to adjust the size some, and I added the flap, which is secured with a large bead. A lightning fast project! Today [...]
New projects at last!
Posted by: Steve on: July 9, 2011
- In: Double Knit (8-ply, 11 wpi) | Knitting | Lace | Socks
- 6 Comments
Now that I’ve completed Jenny’s socks, I’m far more confident about sock knitting. That’s helped with the advent of my new iPod touch… I can now keep track of what I’m doing far more effectively. So, I’ve now started making a pair of lace socks for our younger son’s partner
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The Grasshopper Effect
Posted by: Steve on: November 8, 2011
This last few days has been something of a mixture of activities! I’m still working on the sweater (I’ve actually started a sleeve at last) but gemstones have been distracting me! In fact, I’ve been hooked!! I now have my own supply of gemstones – though it’s been much reduced over the last week… I [...]