Month: August 2012

Argyle

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Finally making some visible progress on the stocking. I completed the argyle section and it was a success. I just love the mix of stripes and argyle on this, and can’t wait to see what the snowflake section will look like knitted up.

I think the colorwork knitting will be a bit easier for the next stocking, but I’m pleased with how it’s coming out so far. I foresee a lot of argyle in my future, first with this series of stockings and then eventually at some point with regular socks. My guy is fond of argyle socks, so that makes my knitter heart happy (and, well, he makes my whole heart happy!).

July

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I know it’s August now, but I want to talk a little bit about July projects.

 

At the end of July I started the first Christmas stocking in a series of four that I’m making for a cute little family of four just in time for this Christmas. I’ve picked four colors: red, green, blue, creme, and the stockings will all be a bit varied as far as color placement.

I’m just now starting the argyle section of the first stocking. It’ll be my first time doing an argyle pattern, but I plan to modify it a bit so it’ll be easier to make, mainly, use two colors instead of three. I can’t wait to see how this traditional, yet quirky pattern works up, and I’m delighted that my efforts will hopefully become a cherished family tradition and heirloom.

Comfort

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I posted a few weeks ago about this blanket I was knitting. Now that it’s finished, I can’t help but think about how cozy it is. There’s just something about a chunky cable throw that says to me cold weather and wrapping up in it with a cup of hot tea; in a word, comfort. I can’t wait for someone to buy this blanket, now available in my Etsy shop.

Comfort is a word I go back to over and over again when I’m making things for others. Sometimes nothing else will do except a handmade blanket or shawl to wrap yourself up in when you need a little comfort.