Author Archives: catherine
cardi-up!
Last week I took the plunge and cast-on for the body of my mega cardigan project: It’s taken me that long to get up to the first body decrease! Granted, I have had a lot on my plate, trying to … Continue reading
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knittertainment, April roundup
I know I said I was going to post about my colorwork adventures today, but the grey cloudy weather made it impossible to get a good progress shot. So instead, another review of what I’ve been reading or watching while … Continue reading
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quadratic rose
Remember when you were in high school, and you learned all about polar coordinates? And for the next week you and your classmates were all secretly trying to figure out what cool and pretty pictures you could make on the … Continue reading
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simple finish
Once I actually broke open my new ball of Sublime merino, finishing the hat was a snap: Despite all the cable work, it’s a very simple pattern and a very quick knit. Much like the scarf it coordinates with. This … Continue reading
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more savory breakfasts: quinoa with kale and walnuts
I should probably just title my cooking posts: I am a kale addict, part ____. Because really, I am. I am also a breakfast addict, and in my ongoing quest for healthy, filling morning meals, I’ve whipped up this tasty … Continue reading
color color color
I seem to be in a stranded knitting stretch at the moment, with lots of multicolor projects in the works or recently completed! My Cocoa Rosa gloves are all done, and I had enough yarn left to make a pair … Continue reading
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New knitscene, new pattern! Halesia Tam
When I downloaded the themes for Knitscene’s summer 2012 issue last year, I was psyched to see that they were thinking of a storyline centered around leaves. I’ve taken several botany classes over the years and I’m always doodling leaves, … Continue reading
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Book Review: 200 Fair Isle Motifs
Like many knitters, I love the look of beautiful, intricate colorwork. You know the kind I’m talking about. Fine gauge, perfect balance of colors, subtle patterns hidden within the larger and more obvious ones. Creating these kinds of pieces is … Continue reading
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mmmmmmerino!
This week I finally hauled myself to the yarn store and picked up this little ball of awesome: Sublime merino DK, in dusty grey. I loooooooooove this yarn. Seriously. It’s so smooth and soft, a nice basic yarn. And now … Continue reading
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fingers! for frogging…
Last night I knocked out two fingers (and the thumb) on the right glove: Yay! Right? I was really speeding along on these things. This morning I was setting up for the middle finger and thought to myself “Hmmm, there … Continue reading
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