Stinking Tinks…

and freaking frogs!!! Yep! I’ve had them and am beginning to think they’re contagious because I was a couple of knitters who had them. For my muggle (non-knitting) friends, tinking involves unknitting or knitting backwards to correct a mistake. Tink is knit spelled backwards. Generally knitters tink if the mistake is not too far back or if it’s lace or other involved pattern. Frogging is ripping out one’s work. I’ve tinked Evenstar (once or twice when unnecessary) and frogged Sam the Super Frog since last post. Fortunately repairs were made and both projects are on track.

Just (k)nits for othersI’m still working on the Wade throw. I hope to finish it by next post so will wait and take a picture of the finished work. I’m working the garter stitch border. The rows are about 500 stitches long so I’m only able to work 2 a day at most. Also it’s warmer so I work on this briefly in the morning while it’s still cool. I’ll be working a couple of Topsy Turvy Toys for shut-ins before casting on Buttons Cardigan.

Just (k)nits in progress

Even with the tinking, the Evenstar is moving right along. I’m able to work 30 rows of border (and sometimes more) daily. While the beading is slower the pattern is less involved so I can knit this almost as fast as the body of the shawl. I found using the row counter on my phone quicker than my normal counter, I tinked a couple of times because I was knitting while tired and was confused about what row I was knitting. There’s a reason why one uses a row counter.The beads don’t show up in this picture but they’re really there.

Also, Sam the Super Frog got frogged a couple of times. I seem to be having trouble with casting on and working the first few rows. I think I started one of Sam’s arms about 3 times. I also had trouble with his leg. I’m working his last leg. I’d like to finish the knitting tonight but I don’t think that’ll happen.

Just (k)nits casting on later this week and probably before next post is turtle, TURTLE. I haven’t decided on yarn yet but it will have some pink which is the recipient’s favorite color. As I said earlier, I’ll be casting on Topsy Turvy Toys–first Happy Mouse, Sad Mouse and then Egg/Penguin.

Till next time, no frogs, no tinks, just knits.

It’s my geek thing

Recently a friend was laughing about the fact that I figure out how many stitches are in a given project via spreadsheet and then compute how long knitting said project will take. I generally do this for larger projects like sweaters or shawls.I call these spreadsheets knit plans. I blamed this on my day job (bookkeeper) because deadlines are very much a part of that job. In reality, it’s my geek thing. Wikipedia defines geek as “odd or non-mainstream people, with different connotations ranging from ‘a computer expert or enthusiast’ to ‘a person heavily interested in a hobby.’” Urban dictionary says “a geek does not have to be smart, a Geek is someone who is generally not athletic, and enjoys Video Games; Comic Books; being on the internet, and etc.” I fit both definitions. I’m more math geek than computer geek but do feel a bit at odds when away from my computer. I haven’t been into comic books in years but do enjoy video games (I have to set a timer when I play these). Also most folks go to casinos to gamble, I go to play video games.

Obviously I’m heavily interested in knitting. If I’m awake and not working or eating or  doing housework–well maybe not housework, I’m knitting. So under Just (k)nits casting on today, I made a knit plan and swatched for Tea Leaves Cardigan which I plan to cast on in the next week or so. I’ll be using this sweater as my “entry” in a knit along hosted by The Knit Girllls. I swatched yesterday and calculated my stitch count (mainly to see if I could finish by June 30). I’ll be using Malabrigo Silky Merino in Teal Feather and using US size 7 and US size 6 needles. Actual cast on date is no later than June 1. I have some small projects I want to work before this one,namely turtle, TURTLE and Sam the Super Frog.

As a matter of fact Sam the Super Frog is actually a Just (k)nits in progress. I cast him on last night using US size 6 needles and GnomeAcres Squishy Gnome in Wabbit Season Duck Season. His cape will be orange Cascade 220.

I’m now beading the Evenstar. The first couple of repeats were tough because I had the stinking tinks and had to tink a couple of times. The design calls for a yarn over before a purl stitch and sometimes I forget to wrap. I think I’ve got it licked now.Originally I thought I’d only be able to work one repeat a day but now think I’ll be able to work a couple of repeats most days.

I did work on the SouthPark Wade Throw under Just (k)nits for others but didn’t take a picture. I really hope to finish this over the weekend. I’ll either cast on a baby sweater or work on a couple of Topsy Turvy toys for shut-ins.

I made another bluebird Chubby Chirp. I had some take out boxes which are perfect “wrapping” for these. Debit snatched this chirp while I was taking a picture and had to be bribed to give it up.

Just (k)nits bound off my US size 6 needles is Gill’s Rock. This was a quick and fun knit. Quince & Co Finch is such a delight to work. I wish the texture and stitch definition showed better in the pictures. I steam blocked rather than wet blocked this piece as the designer called for light blocking.

Till next time, no frogs, no tinks, just (k)nits.

No Fair

One of my knitting goals every year is to knit the “perfect” piece that I can enter in th state fair. Yes I know that I’ll never knit a truly perfect piece but one that will look perfect in the judges’ eyes will do.I was beginning to think that Evenstar would be that piece but, while taking a picture of Evenstar for the last post,I pulled some stitches off the needle. When I picked them up, I missed one. I didn’t find this till Saturday morning and the stitch had run down five or six rows. No way was I going to frog that much so I broke out the crochet hook and set about picking it up and repairing it the best I could. At this point, I can’t see it but I’m not sure this piece will go to the fair. I’ve finally finished the last pattern row of the round part and have four rows of garter stitch before I start the beading.

Also in Just (k)nits in progress is Gill’s Rock which is moving right along. I should have it finished mid-week. I’m very much addicted to the Quince & Co Finch. I’m using US size 6 needles. I’m still trying to get a picture that shows this piece well. The stitch pattern is a waving rib and an interesting texture.

Just (k)nits for others is still the SouthPark Wade Throw. Like the Evenstar this piece has looonnnng rows so it doesn’t look like I’ve made much progress but I have. I’m also making Chubby Chirps for others. One of those appears in Just (k)nits bound off. It’s so cute and will make a great cheer-up gift. I used Cascade 220, Berroco Vintage and Classic Elite Liberty Wool and US size 5 needles. I’ve cast on another but haven’t made much progress. I plan to finish it tomorrow.

Just (k)nits casting on later this week will be Sam the Superfrog in GnomeAcres Squishy Gnome in Wabbit Season Duck Season with an orange cape. I’ll use US size 3 needles.

Till next time, no frogs, no tinks, just (k)nits.

Building Projects in the Sky

I work part-time at Gate City Yarns, my local yarn shop. Yarn diets and work at the shop sometimes don’t mix. When the shop’s busy, time flies and I don’t have time to shop for me. When the shop is slow, I fall off the wagon usually. I have time to build projects in the air and a whole roomful of products to build those projects on earth.Most of the time, enough product (yarn) to build the project rides home in my bag.

Sunday was slow and I’d been considering Stephen West’s Safety Scarf. I have to confess here that,in the past, I have not been a scarf or cowl type of gal (some of my knitting friends are probably planning an intervention right now).But something about this piece spoke to me–no I wasn’t at Pier 1. Stephen West is one of my favorites because he uses color and texture and interesting architecture to make his designs. I feel comfortable wearing his designs. So Sunday I purchased Malabrigo Rios in Lotus and Teal Feather colorways to make this design. (Actually I bought Ultra Alpaca which I exchanged when I worked Wednesday.) I’m also tried on a cowl and now building a cowl but have stash yarn to cover that.  This covers Just (k)nits to be…

Moving on to Just (k)nits for others, I worked on the SouthPark Wade Throw since last post but didn’t take a picture  because it doesn’t look much different. I cast on a Chubby Chirp using some stash scraps in bluebird colors and US size 5 needles and finished the body and one wing. Yeah, it looks like a lump in the picture. Not a good camera day today–sorry.

Just (k)nits in progress was really busy. I’m working two rows a day on Evenstar and hope to start the bind off/applied edging which is beaded next week. I was trying to stretch out the design and hoping it would show in the picture…fail. Maybe next time.

I also am making good progress on Gill’s Rock. I’m still very much in love with Quince & Co yarn. This picture’s blurry but the stitch definition is very clear. This is 100% American wool and extremely soft. I’m using US size 6 needles.The yarn is Finch and the colorway is Twig.

Just (k)nits casting on…

When I finish the Chubby Chirp, I’ll cast on another one in bluebird colors. They make great gifts for folks who need cheering up.

Till next time, no frogs, no tinks, just (k)nits!

Maryland Sheep and Wool

Bazinga! as Sheldon would say or gotcha! No I didn’t go. I have lots of friends who were there and wish I could see them and spend time with them. But, after hearing that the only place to sit and people-watch is the ground and that the crowds are huge. I decided that I’d hate the fiber festival part. I’m no shopper and hate to walk and stand. When I go to fiber festivals like SAFF, I usually shop a bit then go back to the booth and sit. I do more people watching and enjoy the company of friends. I’m sure that my friends who are attending will share their finds and enable me to buy from vendors who have online presence and, as I said earlier, I do wish I could hang out with my friends.

While my friends were at MDSW I enjoyed a non-public clothes day Saturday. I had some household chores to do and spent some time knitting and spinning. I have a

Just (k)nits bound off…

I finished my Twitterpated socks. They’re made from Vesper Sock in the Twitterpated colorway using US size 0 needles. I knit them toe-up using 66 stitches and Cat Bordhi’s Tomato Heel. I’ve used this technique twice and both times had very obvious laddering at the division of heel and foot. The best remedy I found for this was to make 1 on the first full round and work 2 together on the second full round. I still like a slip stitch heel best.

I also made a good deal of progress on

Just (k)nits in progress…

I continued to work on Evenstar. I’ve finished the twisted stitch decrease rows–yay!!! Now I’m working an area of the chart that has plain knitting every other row. It does have double and triple decreases. I had a bad experience once with double decreases. I failed to catch one of the stitches and when I blocked the piece, I had holes.So I’m always careful when I do these. Through July I’ve planned projects that are predominantly stockinette so I will be able to continue working on the Evenstar in the afternoon or morning. I hope to finish it by mid-July but don’t have a clue how long beading will take.

I cast on Gill’s Rock in Quince & Co Finch Twig colorway using US size 6 needles. This yarn is wonderful. It has good definition and is easy to work no splitting. It is 100% wool but feels very soft. This company has excellent customer service. The yarn ships promptly and is packaged nicely and the price is right.

Just (k)nits for others….

I’m on target with SouthPark Wade Throw. This pattern is one that I’m improvising. I’m using Berroco Vintage and US size 9 needles. I will set this aside for a couple of days to make a Chubby Chirp in “bluebird” colors for a sick friend. I hope to finish the Wade by month’s end.

Till next time, no frogs, no tinks, just knits.

All the Things Go Better with Chocolate

Things go better with Coke and all the things go better with chocolate.Since last post I’ve made quite a bit of progress on all the things and have actually been planning some new things. I’ve decided to continue to work on Evenstar. For the rest of May and into June, I’ll be working projects that won’t require a lot of concentration so will be good knits to work in the evening when sleep knitting attacks and also in public. Also my charity knits will be made from “shop” yarn which means like the graduate throws I’ll be able to work them at the shop. So I’ll be able to work on Evenstar in the afternoons.

Just (k)nits in progress…

If I do find that working three projects is stressing and have to put Evenstar back to sleep, at least, I will have finished the twisted decreases. Part of the reason that I’ve made little progress on chart 3 is  a learning curve that results from going a month or so without working the piece. This month I worked it long enough that I remembered how to do the twisted stitches and became faster. I only have one more row of twisted decreases and the rest of chart 3 is regular decreases and yarn overs on odd rows and even rows are knit. Of course chart 4 is an applied beaded border which is about 1100 rows and 3000 beads so that will take a while. I’m not even going to guess when this piece will be finished. I’d really like to finish chart 3 by the end of May. Here’s a picture of a couple of pattern repeats from chart 3. You can click on pictures to make them larger. I’m experimenting with picture sizes.

I’ve also rounded the heel and working the leg of my Twitterpated socks on US size 0 needles using Vesper Sock Yarn and Cat Bordhi’s Tomato Heel. On this sock when I finished each heel wedge and worked the full rounds on the first round I made 1 between needles and on the second round I worked two together. This helped with the laddering problem I had.  I like the way the striping works with this heel treatment but still like slip stitch heels best. I hope to finish these Saturday.

Just (k)nits for others…

The SouthPark Wade throw rested Monday and Tuesday because I worked on it quite a bit over the weekend. I’m trying to average about 1200 stitches a day on this piece and had finished Monday’s and Tuesday’s allotments on Sunday. This allowed me time in the afternoons to work on Evenstar. I’m using US size 9 needles and Berroco Vintage. I used Berroco Comfort for some of the throws because I thought this yarn softer than the Vintage but the Vintage is making nice soft fabric with good definition.

This piece will sleep a while before next post. I have a friend who has some health issues and needs cheering up. I’ll be knitting her a Chubby Chirp in bluebird or goldfinch colors. I’ll either use US size 4 or 5 needles.

Just (k)nits casting on… Once the Wade is finished, I plan to knit a couple of baby sweaters for some church folks who have or will have little ones. One will be an Antler Cardigan using some Cascade Pacific and the other will be either a buttons cardigan or baby surprise jacket. Whichever one I knit will be in Liberty Wool. I’ll also be knitting some Topsy Turvy Toys from Susan B Anderson’s book as part of a knitalong. I think these will make great cheer me up gifts for shut-ins and other sick folks.

Once the socks are finished I will cast on Gill’s Rock in Quince & Co Finch on US size 6 needles or Sam the Superfrog for which I haven’t decided on yarn. Sam is a knitalong and has to be finished by May 31. I’m leaning toward Gill’s Rock which I can set aside for a couple of days to work a Sam.

Other things in planning stage are Tea Leaves Cardigan and turtle, Turtle which will be happening in June.

Just (k)buts to be…

My May selection from Desert Vista Dyeworks arrived today. It’s called A Colorful Celebration and is part of her India-inspired colorways. It’s self striping so it’ll be socks.

Till next time, no frogs, no tinks, just knits.

Stressless in Carolina

My last post was a bit of a rant about how I found polygamous knitting to be stressful. I realized Friday that part of my stress may have been due to depleted chocolate stores at the “studio.” I quit smoking 15 years ago and, when the cigarettes left the building, the chocolate and fat clothes moved in. (The fiber and yarn came when the liquor left.) When I’m stressed, I eat chocolate. So for the last several weeks  while working the Christmas stockings I’ve been out of chocolate.(Except the two bars of World’s Finest Chocolate that I inhaled on the five minute drive from my church to the studio.) Yes, I know they sell chocolate at grocery stores and supermarkets and drugstores and numerous other retail establishments but I didn’t have time to shop. Lately my preferred chocolate infusion system has been Trader Joe’s Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels. Well in truth any system will do except maybe chocolate covered raisins, and I’d probably suck the chocolate from those and save the raisins in a zipper bag for when the preacher comes to call.So Friday I made the hour long pilgrimage to Trader Joe’s to replenish my chocolate stores.

When I arrived at Trader Joe’s, I went straight to the cookie and candy aisle. I couldn’t find the Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels so loaded other things on my list–cookies, white cheddar corn puffs, wine–and made a circle through the store to be sure I hadn’t passed them. Finally I located the “ask me” dude and learned TJs was temporarily out of these chocolate delights. I had a meltdown in the candy aisle. Poor “ask me” dude was offering me alternatives and trying his best not to laugh  because this post-menopausal, fluffy, 60-something female with a cart full of snack foods and 3-buck chuck is having a meltdown over chocolate in the middle of the store. Finally I did throw some other forms of chocolate stress relief in the cart and left. They’re okay but not as good as the pretzels and, at least, I have chocolate and am stressless for a while. Now on to the (k)nits.

Just (k)nits for others…

I’ve been working on SouthPark Wade Throw quite a bit this weekend. It is a good shop  project so I’ve been working it while at Gate City Yarns. I’m several days ahead of schedule and so will probably not work on this piece until Wednesday. I’m using Berroco Vintage and US size 9 needles. The pattern is my own.

 

 

 

 

 

Just (k)nits in progress…

I’ve finished Twitterpated sock 1 and am over half finished with the foot of sock 2. I hope to finish these by the weekend. I’m using the tomato heel treatment and US size 0  needles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don’t have a picture of Evenstar. I did make some progress on this. I have 3 more twisted decrease rows and hopefully I’ll pick up speed when I finish those. The twisted decreases require quite a bit of moving stitches back and forth between needles which slows the process considerably. I’m using Wollmeise Lace and US size 3 needles.

Just (k)nits casting on…

The random number generator and I have decided that I’ll be casting on turtle, TURTLE and Gill’s Rock in the very near future. I’ll post details next post.

Till next time, no frogs, no tinks, just knits.

Christmas (k)nits NOT!

Maybe it was the fact that I’ve been knitting Christmas stockings but for some reason I felt compelled to sit down and make a list of Christmas knits that I want to do. Yes I know it’s only April. This caused a brief debate as to whether I should start working on Christmas (k)nits on Sundays which I did a couple of years ago. Since that time having multiple projects on the needles that seem to take forever to finish has become an issue. As I’ve said before I either get castonitis or I buy yarn to make another neat project to add to the never-ending queue. As you know right now I have Evenstar, SouthPark Wade Throw and Twitterpated socks in the works and am experiencing major castonitis and fighting the urge to enhance stash (oops, yes, I did). Since I don’t need the stress of castonitis or more yarn, Christmas (k)nits will not be cast on until fall. Actually some of the softies will be worked as knit in public projects before fall.Let’s talk about

Just (k)nits in progress…

Evenstar was always meant to be a long-range project but the longer I work on it the more I want it finished. I’m making good progress and am able to work 1.5 rows on the days I work it. I need two hours to knit a decrease row due to moving stitches and twisting stitches. The non-decrease row I can knit in about an hour. I’m considering changing my plan again so that I work on this project more often. I may work 6 rows between projects. I have ruled out continuously knitting it until finished. The twisted decreases are fiddly and the applied edge is beaded another major slowdown. When finished, it will be worth all the work. I really can’t take a picture that will do it justice until it’s off the needles.I’m knitting it in Wollmeise Lace in the Amethyst Light colorway on US size 3 needles.

 

 

 

 

 

Sleepknitting has slowed progress on the Twitterpated sock.I really expected to have sock 1 finished by now but it’s not–maybe it will be done Sunday.I forgot that I had laddering when I used the Tomato Heel earlier and that I fixed this by making one and then “knitting” the ladders with my crochet hook to the first full round then decreasing at points A and B. The socks are for me and the  ladders can’t be seen from the back of a galloping horse so it’s okay. I like the way the stripes “pool” around the heel but I’ll probably go back to the slipstitch heel which is my preferred heel treatment.

 

 

 

 

 

Just (k)nits for others…

The SouthPark Wade Throw is on schedule but, due to my only working it a couple of hours each day, seems to be taking forevah! Okay this is why I try to avoid polygamous knitting and why I stopped charity knitting two hours a day. I get frustrated because I don’t have finished objects. (Yes I just finished two Christmas stockings,) Please forgive my whine and I will knit on and I will finish the Wade and I will cast on the next charity project which will be a baby sweater and much smaller.

The Wade is knit from Berroco Vintage on US size 9 needles.

 

 

 

 

 

Just (k)nits to be…

I confess. I fell off the yarn diet wagon. I have on its merry little way 3 skeins of Quince & Co Finch in Winesap to make Calanthe. Part of the justification for this purchase (other than loving the yarn and the pattern and being stressed because I have to many projects) is to use some red beads I bought to make Trapeze. Remember all the red beads I bought thinking the yarn was red and was really pink. I spent more on beads than on the yarn if I remember correctly. So I thought this would be the perfect project.

I also bought two more Susan B Anderson books, Spud and Chloe at the Farm and Itty-Bitty Toys. The good thing is these will help me use stash–right?

Just (k)nits casting on…

Yes I have a plan for my next project. Writing about it will intensify my castonitis.Hopefully next post..

Till next time, no frogs, no tinks, just (k)nits.

Sometimes (k)nitting gets in the way

Yeah I skipped a post.Sometimes (k)nitting gets in the way. I was trying to finish embellishments and assembly on the stockings and knitting Monster Chunks to go with them. I finished them Friday and decided to post today and then get back on schedule on Thursday. So I have lots to show under

Just (k)nits bound off…

First the bride’s stocking, Sweet Mama Claus, on US size 5 needles. Both stockings were made from kits from Elegant Heirlooms. The pattern suggested holly leaves and berries and Mama Claus’ apron made using embroidery and the tiniest pompoms I’ve ever seen. I knew I’d never be able to sew the pompoms and thought gluing them would make a mess. I considered striping the apron but, in the end, decided to leave it plain.

The groom’s stocking is Santa’s Workshop and also on US size 5 needles.

I thought he needed a lump of coal to go in his. So I made a Monster Chunk using Cascade 220 and US size 5 needles and, for the bride, a Monster Chunk in Pittsburgh Steeler colors in Cascade 220 on US size 5 needles.

Just (k)nits for others…

I’m moving right along on the South Park Wade throw. I’m using Berroco Vintage and US size 9 needles. This is an improvised pattern.

I’ve knit a couple of small pieces with this yarn. It is soft and has good stitch definition.I’m working 2 hours a day on charity knits and so far this is working. Once the graduate throws are finished. I plan to make some softies to give to folks who need cheering up and to knit babies sweaters for church babies.

Just (k)nits in progress…

are “me” knits. I  woke up the Evenstar in Wollmeise Lace Amethyst Light colorway on US size 3 needles. I will work on it a couple of hours a day until I’ve worked 10 rows then put it back to sleep. This project is going to take much longer than I’d originally planned. The designer twists some of the decreases which is time consuming but worth it.

I’m also working on the Twitterpated Socks. I’m using Vesper Sock Yarn in Twitterpated colorway on US size 0 needles. I cast on 30 stitches and increased to 66 stitches. I’ll be using Cat Bordhi’s Tomato Heel.

Just (k)nits casting on…

Once the socks are done, I will be casting on turtle,TURTLE in Dancing Dog Dyeworks Waltz Worsted in The Grinch in Whoville and Cindy Lou Who colorways.

Then I’ll be picking something for the stash queue. Aside from Desert Vista Dyeworks monthly colorways and SSK shopping, I’m trying not to buy more yarn until I’ve emptied a small tote. The last tote I started had several projects I’m itching to cast on so I’ll make a list and use a random generator to pick. I’ll work in that tote until all are finished. That being said, I will probably participate in Retro Lemon’s toy KAL in May but will use stash yarn to do so. I’m just happy the gift knitting is done for now and that I can do some “me” knitting a bit.

Till next time, no frogs, no tinks, just (k)nits.

Butterflies are free

If you’ve been following, you know that I’m knitting intarsia Christmas stockings for wedding gifts (the groom’s will be complete with Monster Chunk “lump of coal”). Intarsia is a colorwork technique with frequent color changes that make a design or picture in the fabric. So the knitter–in this case me–has numerous strands of yarn working on any given row. Those who know me well know that I meltdown sometimes when I work with two strands so I have in past controlled my numerous strands with yarn bobbins. However, I found this tedious while working Sweet Mama Claus. I was constantly fiddling with the bobbins, untangling them, rewinding them, unwinding them. Some knitters cut 3 yard lengths of yarn and let them dangle–NOT! So I decided to try yarn butterflies. I’ve never used them because I didn’t think the “knot” would hold. (Not sure why I thought that when I worked in textiles we used to use a similar knot to tie of cones of yarn and it worked.) After working with the butterflies, I now proclaim them the bomb! They work, are less tedious than bobbins and, best of all, are free.

Just (k)nits bound off…

The knitting part of Sweet Mama Claus is finished. I still have to embellish and block. I still like these kits from Elegant Heirlooms and used my US size 5 needles. In past when I’ve made these, I had trouble with woven ends showing through between stitches which I didn’t like so this time. (I’ve now found a remedy for this to some degree) So on this stocking and the Santa’s Workshop I tied some knots which is generally a no-no. The reason for not tying knots is they will pull through to right side of the fabric. (I tied knots in my knitting for 30 years and never had this happen.)I do think weaving ends looks nicer and, after seeing the results of my knotting, think I’ll go back to end weaving. Here’s a picture of the stocking in its current state. I will post a blocked and finished photo in my next Sunday post after gifting.

Just (k)nits in progress…

As soon as I bound off Sweet Mama Claus, I cast on Santa’s Workshop on my US size 5 needles. As stated earlier, I used butterflies and this project is moving quickly. I didn’t post yesterday because I wanted to finish the intarsia part of the stocking  last night. I didn’t quite make it but finished the last few rows this morning. I’m hoping to finish the rest of the knitting today. I will then embellish and block both stockings. Embellishing is not my favorite task so I’ll probably embellish a bit each day. If necessary, I’ll increase embellishment time on Thursday and Friday. Both stockings need to be completed by Saturday morning.

Friday is also the day I wake up the Evenstar to work 25 more rows before putting it back to sleep. I’ll be working on my Twitterpated Socks as well as another throw which brings me to

Just (k)nits casting on…

I’ll be casting on the last graduate throw which using the same design as the last one. I” be using Berroco Vintage and US size 9 needles. I wanted to put a lump of coal in the toe of the groom’s stocking and decided to make a Monster Chunk in black with a tag that explains it’s a lump of coal. For the bride I’ll be making a  Chubby Chirp.

Till next time, no frogs, no tinks, just (k)nits.