Tag: Crochet

Finished Saturn Sweater!

This really has just become a project blog lately – my brain is full, and there is lots going on. We looked at some very promising land this weekend – for example – and are looking for purchase partners in earnest. I get my… Continue Reading “Finished Saturn Sweater!”

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In-progress sweater!

I achieved my weekend goal of getting the sleeves, button and buttonhole bands done on the sweater this weekend, so now it is ready for blocking! I’m hoping that it dries fairly quickly so that I can start the colourwork on Thursday. This sweater… Continue Reading “In-progress sweater!”

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Blocking: Needlework and crochet

I managed to set two of my pieces up for blocking today – an odd-shaped afghan and a piece of needlework/tapestry that I started about seven years ago. (Blocking is the act  shaping your work once it’s been washed and is part of “finishing”).… Continue Reading “Blocking: Needlework and crochet”

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Making in 2011.

Because 2011 was such an oddly productive year creatively – I wanted to gather all the things I’ve made in one place just to look at them all and admire my industry (not my handiwork, that’s a little lacking – but man I’ve been… Continue Reading “Making in 2011.”

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Silk/Wool Beanie and Scarf

One of these days I am going to figure out how to photograph my stuff better…. These look much nicer (not so bright, and not so shiny) in real life. Finished this evening to be put in the mail to a friend tomorrow. A… Continue Reading “Silk/Wool Beanie and Scarf”

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