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.
techniques
In the classroom
I have been volunteering in Hana’s class again this year and it’s been really nice to get to know her classmates. Hana is in a grade 2/3 split class and I’ve been showing them how to make pom-poms and most recently we’ve been spool knitting again.
Eloise, she is finished
Not only has it been a long time since I’ve written and much has happened, I just lost the rather long-winded post I was working on! The most exciting thing by far that I’ve done recently is attend the Emerald Lake 2007 knitting retreat with Annie Modesitt.
Nifty gadget
I’m still plugging away at my various projects. It’s Eloise’s turn now. This project was stalled at one point because it was time to measure for the buttons and buttonholes.
One Down
Last night I finished up the pink Ruby I’ve been working on.
Project Stats:
Yarn: Opal Petticoat 1295 and Shelridge Farms Soft Touch Ultra 3-Ply Fingering Weight Yarn in Thistleflower
Pattern: Ruby (my own)
My plan was to show you how I sew the sleeve in, but upon writing the step by step, realised it makes a lot more sense to talk about mattress stitch first.
Avery update
I’ve been working on a little of everything lately, but wanted to let you know how Avery is coming along. I’ve finished the front and blocked both the front and back.
