Before James was born (and he’s nearly two now!), I would get up in the morning, make tea, and sit in my living room rocking chair, drinking my tea and knitting for a while before the day began officially. I returned to the chair in the evenings and knit for at least another half-hour before [...]
Archives for Projects in Progress
Hemlock
Last month, rather than tackle any of the numerous projects lurking around the house that need to be completed–a post for another day–I began the Hemlock Ring Blanket (chart on the Rainey Sisters blog). I’ve been attracted to this lovely blanket since I first saw Jared Flood’s version back in 2007, but not being a [...]
October Update
February Lady Sweater in progress In my leisure time this month, in addition to reading eight or nine books about a certain Detective Inspector Rebus, I’ve knit this much of a February Lady Sweater, which is the grown-up version of the February Baby Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmerman. At thirty-four weeks along, I continue to have [...]
Still Going
Despite the fact that I seem to be posting a good deal less frequently than I would like, I hasten to assure you that I am still knitting. My productivity has slowed, to be sure, but then everything in the land of knit blogging seems to have slowed down of late. Though I’m not one [...]
Accidental Hiatus
Where has August gone? Seriously, I have not even had time to update the Thelma’s Knitting sidebar yet, and the month is half over. Yikes. I will remedy that, and soon. I have a finished object to write about this weekend. Meanwhile, some of you may be interested to know that I’m heeding your call [...]
Knitting Hibernation
I just updated my "Thelma’s knitting" sidebar feature for the month of July 1973 only to find that thirty-five years ago in this month, my grandmother didn’t knit anything at all — not even a wee little sweater for my brother, Austin, who was to be born the following month. Knowing this makes me feel [...]
Finished Object: Harry
Pattern: Harry by Martin Storey from Jaeger Handknits JB29 Size: 6-9 mo. (20" chest) Yarn: Knit Picks Telemark (100 percent Peruvian highland wool; 103 yds per 50 g ball) in Lichen, Colonial Blue, Delft Heather, Squirrel Heather, Icicle, and Deep Navy; Henry’s Attic Kona Superwash DK, undyed Yardage: Unknown quantity of leftovers Sources: Knit Picks; [...]
Loose Ends
I’ve finished all the pieces of the Harry sweater and sewed up the raglan seams. Now I just have to finish the collar . . . . . . and weave in some loose ends. The ends are many in number, but I know from experience that the task is not too bad if I [...]
Little Harry
Here’s a peek at the latest baby knit — a little cardigan called Harry. This is the back. The pattern was designed by Martin Storey for the most fetching book of baby knits I own, which is called (less fetchingly) Jaeger Handknits JB29. I’ve already finished one of the fronts, and I hope to finish [...]
Finished Object: Baby Surprise Jacket
Pattern: Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman Size: 6-9 mo? Yarn: Craftspun Bluefaced Leicester Aran (100 percent wool); Henry’s Attic Kona Superwash DK (100 percent superwash merino wool) Yardage: 300-350 yds Source: Yarns by Design, Neenah, WI; Catnip Yarns Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) 24" circular needles Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1" in garter stitch [...]