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The Design Process – Finished, no – more math, yes!

Yay! The back is finished and I’m ready to move onto the front! If this was a pullover, I could just cast on the same amount of stitches and follow the back numbers until I got to the front neckline, but no such luck. I need to figure out how many stitches to cast on [...]

The Yarn Harlot visits FIT

I’m a bit late with this post, but when I had gotten home from the event on Thursday night, my computer would not boot up. Apparently the technically challenged DB had succeeded in giving my computer a nasty virus. He won’t be allowed near my computer where all my precious knitting pictures are stored any [...]

Preparing for "Represent"

The Yarn Harlot will be at my alma mater, FIT tonight to kick off her new book release! I wish I could join in on more festivities of the day, such as a sock picture in the park, being in the crowd at the Today Show, or participating in a yarn crawl – but this [...]

The Design Process – Yet More Math

After working the bust increases, it’s now time to shape the underarm seam for the doleman-like sleeve. Instead of using a set formula for the increases, I drew out a chart to make sure the shape is what I wanted. I wanted the increases to be worked over 2″, which according to my row gauge [...]

Help!

I’m wondering if anyone can suggest a nice DK weight yarn for a baby sweater. I’m making the Pea Pod Baby Set from Interweave and don’t really want to use the Debbie Bliss it calls for. Does anyone have a suggestion of something that is machine washable, is soft and holds up well without pilling? [...]

The Design Process – More Math

Sorry for the delay in the series! Last week, I was so busy with work (it’s market week – ugh!) that I was hardly able to knit a stitch. Even if I had tried to knit a stitch, I was so tired I don’t think I would have been able to. Buyers zap the energy [...]

The Starla Cardi Revealed

I’d like to introduce another Secret Project: The Starla Cardi! Knit up in Lanas Puras Melosa – Worsted Weight, it’s sure to fly off your needles. If you head on over to One Planet Yarn and Fiber you will find details how to purchase the yarn for this project at 10% off! Starla Cardiby Melissa [...]