I have three projects lined up. First, the fingerless mittens are still in progress. My knitting has progressed from embarrassing to slow-but-serviceable. The rib-knitted cuff of one glove is done. I'm now working on making sure the crocheted portion actually fits the recipient's hands... Second, another cthulhu has a head completed. I'm now debating how… Continue reading Projects over the break…
Tag: mittens
Not as difficult as expected…
So I've been using the magic of the intertubes to learn how to knit. It's a much better idea than trying to learn from books. The Knit Witch's videos are pretty awesome. I haven't actually succeeded in making anything yet. I've just been practicing the long-tail cast on and the first row of rib stitch. … Continue reading Not as difficult as expected…
Knitters gonna knit…
So my Great Grandma, Thelma Edyth, taught me to crochet when I was four. I've always enjoyed it, but for years I was bound to square objects. Afghans, scarves, rectangular purses. When I get stressed, I start crocheting. Recently, I've started using actually patterns for the first time, and the results have been lovely. I… Continue reading Knitters gonna knit…
The Universal Penguin 