Well, I bit the bullet and cast on the Peak Brim Flare Crown Star Top Hat (link to ravelry) this weekend. I'd read the instructions and the tip sheets, started watching a Craftsy class, and had totally freaked myself out. So I decided to just start knitting and see what happened. Well, since the first … Continue reading New skills
Next on the needles
I mentioned that I went to the Knitter's Review Retreat last fall. In addition to the wonderful workshop I enjoyed visiting the vendors. It's much smaller than any fiber festival, so you get a good chance to really talk to the vendors. One of them was Kathryn Alexander who designs some of the most colorful … Continue reading Next on the needles
Socks and another Hat!
I seem to be on a finishing streak around here. We'll see how long it lasts. I finished my Inga hat this weekend, just in time for the weather to warm up. I wanted to take a picture before I steamed it, to remind myself how much blocking helps: And after steaming: Doesn't seem much … Continue reading Socks and another Hat!