Hi everyone! Happy Friday! My days are all screwed up and I almost forgot about this post due to my husband being on vacation from work all this week. In fact, it's after midnight right now, so I won't even need to schedule this as I usually do!
As promised I have my cowl to show you, but unfortunately it didn't dry in time so I'll have to so it to you next week off the blocking mat. This isn't a great picture for color (the last picture was accurate as the sun is blowing the color out in this picture) or the cowl for that matter, but I did want to prove to you all that it IS finished. It just needs a few ends woven in and it will be ready to wear. Unfortunately, it's warm enough here right now that we're going to the beach today, but one the next chilly night, I'll definitely be wearing it! This was a fun, easy and quick pattern to make and I'd definitely recommend it.
Project details:
Pattern: Variance by Lisa Mutch
Needle size: US 4
Yarn: Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in Ruby Love
Hi everyone! I hope you're having a great week so far. My husband and I have had a fun and busy week so far! We've done a few things to the house we've been wanting to since buying it, caught up with some friends, did some shopping and today we're going to Downtown Disney!
First off, before I get into WIPW, I wanted to let you all know about my Easter /Passover sale at candyskein.com! I'm offering 15% off now through March 31st. Just enter code EASTERSALE at the time of checkout.
Also, don't forget that Holly (Sillylittlelady) and I have a KAL starting on April 15th! For full details, please visit this post.
Now to WIPW!
I have something new to share with you today! I got the sweater itch the other day, so I cast on Jane Richmond's Ladies Classic Raglan Pullover. I wanted something mindless to work on, and a pullover (which I have yet to make) that I could just throw on with anything and go. I'm using Candy Skein Yummy Worsted in a new colorway (though a slightly lighter version of it), Watermelon! I am so excited about this project. I have two more rows before I cast on a few more stitches for the front of the neck and join! I have to say, I'm also very excited because this might be the first project I got gauge using the correct needles (both row AND stitch) the first time! Remember how tight I used to knit!?! So exciting!
That's it for me today. I hope you all have a great rest of the week. I'll see you back here Friday where I show you my Variance finished (or at least blocking)!
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Happy Friday everyone! It's a happy Friday in my household as my husband has all of next week off! This weekend there are some fun things to do around San Diego and we're going to take full advantage. Saturday we're going to a Busker Festival at a touristy area called Seaport Village, that's on the water (as the name says) and has shops and restaurants. The festival is free, which is awesome. We went a few years ago and had a great time. Sunday is a street fair in my neighborhood and it's even walkable for us. It's supposed to have food, music, games and craft booths, so I hope the weather is nice. I also get to pick up my sewing machine today (Friday)! I can't wait to hear her purr.
As far as FO Friday is concerned, I did finish something. I shared my WIP cross stitch, Fair Friends on Wednesday, and I just finished it. This was a very quick and easy (plus fun, which is always good) pattern. I thought it was perfect for my studio space! It's actually on light blue Aida fabric, but weirdly looks off white in this picture. As mentioned, the pattern is Fair Friends by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery. I love all of their patterns!! Once I frame and hang it in the studio, I'll be sure to show it to you again. :)
Have a great weekend and a fun (and safe) spring break if you get it off!!
Hi everyone! I hope you're having a great week! I have some awesome news since I last talked to you. We went to an estate sale on Friday afternoon and found a Singer 403A sewing machine from around 1960. It hadn't been used in over 12 years, so I was a little nervous buying it, but I couldn't pass up the price. It even has the original cabinet! I took it into a local sewing machine repair place and they said it just needs a serious cleaning (obviously) and a little love and I get it back on Friday! I'm sooo excited, I can't wait!
I have a few new things to show you today for WIPW!
First off, I started a new cross stitch! I'm making this for my studio and the pattern is called Fair Friends. It's by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery and is one of their older patterns. As you can see, I've finished the cotton candy (candy floss for those on the other side of the pond) and the corn dog. I have the caramel apple started there. I'll keep the final guy a secret until it's finished. ;)
This beautiful pattern is Variance by Lisa Mutch. Lisa is the owner of Northbound Knitting and is awesome! If you haven't checked out her simple yet sleek/elegant patterns before, please do! I'm using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the colorway Ruby Love. I started this last Thursday and it's going great. It's an easy pattern that is only a two row repeat and makes a simple, yet lovely long cowl.
That's it for me today! I'll show pictures of my sewing machine when I get her back at home! Have a great rest of the week everyone!
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else is working on and comment there if you can. Everyone loves
feedback and a little encouragement on their projects! Also, please link
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