I've actually already finished the flap completely and have blocked the pieces. However, the camera is in the shop, so I can only show part of the progress I've made. After cutting the front and back apart (by cutting through the steek), I picked up the flap stitches on the back half and then knitted... Continue Reading →
Next Stage Completed… and A Disaster Averted (Whew!)
While this knitting project is definitely a challenge for me, this part of it - which is the front and back of the bag knitted all at once - was actually a lot easier than the strap, because I was always on the knit side of the piece while working. Also, the pattern repeats were... Continue Reading →
First Stage Completed
So, the crazy knitting project is well under way. As predicted, it's challenging, at least compared to what I usually do i.e., projects that use just one yarn and have plenty of "little attention required" sections in them. I have to stay alert and count all the time with this one. The first piece is... Continue Reading →
More Proof That I’m Crazy
While I was away, a package I had ordered arrived from Knit Picks, and I was excited to find it waiting for me. Then I opened it up, and this is what I found: This tapestry-style purse is a knitting project with 21 different colors of wool in it. It came in a bunch of... Continue Reading →
