Tying up some loose ends

Literally. Weaving in the ends on four projects, and it feels so good. Weekender sweater knit with Juniper Moon Farm Neve (Worsted: 100% Cotton, 222 yards). I thoroughly enjoyed knitting this.  The designer, Andrea Mowry, used several techniques to add a level of sophistication to this otherwise simple (and elegant), oversized sweater. This is a…

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Cast on, Cast Off

Such is the nature of our craft ~ and life. Beginnings and Endings. Very philosophical don’t you think? I figured any post at the beginning of the new year should be somewhat philosophical. That may be the extent of my musing, we’ll see. There are many reasons that I (we) cast on… Gift knitting, this…

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Let ‘er rip…

A couple of months ago a student of mine, Melissa, came to class wearing a dramatic infinity scarf.  I literally forgot I was the teacher and was all about her scarf. It looked like she was wearing a skein of yarn. I asked her to take it off and peppered her with questions: What’s the…

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