This was the first time in three years I didn’t participate in the Knit-Out market as part of Victoria’s FibreFest celebrations. It’s always such a mad rush to squeeze everything into the car, hope for a spot on the ferry, live out of a hotel or on a friend’s couch and then hope for fair weather.
knitting
My New Favourite
Procrastination seems to reach its height (for me) when it comes to sewing on buttons. I was worried that by the time I finished Miss BB the weather would be sunny and warm and I would have to put this cozy cardigan away until the fall.
The many necks of Avery
Simply making everything proportionately larger did not work for upsizing Avery. Some changes and experimentation have been necessary.
The neck was a major challenge.
The Knitter’s Child
Poor Hana, I rarely knit for her any longer. Long ago she outgrew my children’s patterns. So last summer I decided it was time to upsize one of my favourite sweaters for her—Avery.
Pick a colour
Time to choose a coordinating colour for the edging on the pompom baby sweater. I now know that the baby is a boy and I need your help to choose an appropriate colour.
What do you think; which colour would you choose?
Check Your Gauge!
You know, when I knit someone else’s design I always knit a gauge swatch. When I develop a new design myself, I always knit a gauge swatch. But when I knit one of my own designs using sock yarn I must confess, I never swatch.
All Wrapped Up
I know, Christmas is long over, but I wanted to show you the gifts I knit for my two neices. I must confess, I was a little behind with my Christmas knitting and the girls finally got them for Chinese New Year.
Collar Construction
I don’t knit for myself very often any longer. In part it’s because designing and the business takes much of my time. When I do knit for myself, I like to learn or try something new.
Miss BB
I’ve discovered that if I don’t choose projects that will coordinate with my wardrobe, then I never wear them. Seems so obvious yet it took me years to figure that out! Do you have sweaters in your drawer that never see the light of day?
