FO - rjcb3's Pi Poncho
I apologize but the picture sucks and does not do it justice. I was going to have a neighbor model it but then I needed to ship it fast. I am not one for hubris but I was proud of this poncho. It is...
View ArticleFlannel or felt...?
So I'm knittitng this crazy style fair-isle pattern going around a slouch beanie and there is a hardcore web/matrix of multicolored strands going around the inside. I saw a couple of hand made beanies...
View ArticleA quick Christmas knitting update
GuysI've been quiet and this is why:My favourite str8 manfriend's Xmas gifts: socks and hat Friend Ali's Xmas cloche My bf's mum's Xmas glovesAlso managed a swallowtail shawl... which I struggled with...
View ArticleCarlito Cardigan
Hey guys,I published a pattern a while back that had a ton of errors...they have all been corrected, but I would like to know if anyone has been brave enough to start knitting it again...if so, has...
View ArticleHas anyone knitting from the new Erika Knight Men book
I'm currently knitting the classic crewneck sweater out of the book.
View ArticleGansey
Has anybody ever made a fisherman's gansey? They're sometimes called Guernseys, from the island of the same name off the coast of Britain, and there are other islands and coastal communities where they...
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FO: My first sweater
Took me three months to finish, but I learned a lot in the process. This is a "Weasley Sweater" from "Charmed Knits" by Alison Hansel, based on the sweaters Mrs. Weasley made for the boys for...
View ArticleManly Scarf Pattern links
http://sites.google.com/site/purplesagedesigns/purplesage-knitting-patterns/purplesage-free-knitting-patterns#TOC-Free-Patterns:-The-Manly-Scarf-Seri
View ArticleContest
Hey guys,Just thought I'd let you know I have a knitting crossword thingy (you'll see) on my blog. The first person to finish it will win a scarf. I will ship it to you wherever. The blog is at...
View Articlefair isle book jacket
I've almost finshed knitting a cover for a current book project,I found an old knitting book whihc I will rebind and then use this bit of "fabric" to construct the cover.It feel lovely, but very firm,...
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New project, Palindrome scarf
Well, thanks to the inspiration of my fellow (pun intended) knitters, I'm starting a new project. In the process, I discovered that Cascade 220 and my Ultimate Sweater Machine do not get along well. I...
View ArticleIdeas, Anyone?
I have been on the lookout for a pattern for a rectangle shawl that uses both cables and lace... Any ideas? I have found nothing so far that grabs me but some inspiration to design my own, which often...
View ArticleHas Anyone Knitted the Mananita?
Has Anyone knitted the Mananita Shawl by Meg Swansen? I'm having some trouble with the needle sizing. I'm not sure how big should I go? In her pattern she suggests 10 US, but that is way to huge. But...
View ArticleAran Shrug ...
As many of you know I love cables. I wrote an ebook a while back about multi-strand braids (any number from 4 - ????) and put it up on my blog. It went over well and quite a few people asked me to do a...
View ArticleFinished ...
Hi everybody ... finished blocking the shrug and sewing it up. While Lori was modeling it we came up with the name Angel for it. Here it is on her. There are more pictures on my blog...
View ArticleHelp with projects in sizes 2T and 3T
I want to knit my partner's grandchildren some sweaters this Christmas. I have look everywhere for patterns for 2T and 5T and all I can find is sizes in 2,4, 6. Is this where I actually need to measure...
View ArticleIdeas for a dog sweater
Hey guys,I just recently acquired an addition to our furry family. I have a swiftly growing Great Dane Pup (4-5lbs/week) who is going to need a winter sweater. Anyone seen a pattern for an adjustable...
View ArticleGloves for large hands
Hello everyone, this is my first post here. I have decided I would like to knit a pair of fingerless gloves as a gift for someone. Originally I was hoping to use a sock yarn, because he needs to be...
View ArticleLurking and thought I'd finally post
All,I've been knitting for two years and finally thought I'd make a post. Around March someone posted the thought that they would begin knitting some Christmas presents for family and friends and would...
View ArticleEXTERMIKNIT! A project for Dr. Who fans
My son sent me this on Twitter, via a ReTweet from Wil Wheaton (he played Wesley Crusher on Star Trek the Next Generation). It's absolutely brilliant.Apparently, the basic pattern has been around for a...
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