The project that I am going to talk about today is rather fascinating. That’s because it incorporates the beautiful concept of fractals as it’s main color work pattern. The second most interesting part is that it is double knitted, creating a double sided, double soft and thick piece of fabric that fends off the…
My second attempt on a Norah Gaughan design is the ever-so-popular Beatnik cable sweater, which had been on my queue for quite some time. I really enjoyed making it, even when it got )a bit) time consuming or (a tiny bit) boring. The design is modern and retro at the same time, and…
Something new I tried very recently, is the concept of no-show socks. Socks that can be worn to provide comfort or to prevent the creation of blisters, and at the same time give the impression of a bare foot. Sheila Toy Stormberg, is really into this type of socks and has produced patterns for many…
One of the most colorful (& cheerful) projects I’ve made to date, is a pair of gloves made by only one strand of yarn. The yarn that does the job of creating this beautiful rainbow effect is Sock Hop by Dancing Leaf Farm. The pattern on the other hand, is of my own improvisation. …
This time I get to write about two small projects that I am particularly fond of, for different reasons. Both are made in cross stitch – a craft that I have found as particularly relaxing and enjoyable lately. That might be the case because in knitting and crochet, I am gradually moving towards bigger and…
Well, this is embarrassing. I have been so busy with studying and finalizing my Master Thesis, that I haven’t posted a single thing for two months! (i.e. you can blame them, not me xD) Even though a new exam period is shortly coming up, I hope I will be able to post a bit more…
I have been on a repair frenzy lately. It might be because I am studying non stop and that gets me into this mood, but the advantage is that I get things done that I have been postponing for a long time. One of these things, is the addition of patches on a pair of…
A while ago I came across a picture of cat dressed in a Lopapeysa, and immediately, I thought, I should make one for my cat too! Our winter has been rather cold, so helping my cat stay warm would provide an extra to the cuteness, right? Well, that would be the case if my cat…
Remember the little hearts I designed last year? A few months ago I started using the pattern in new ways: in earrings, necklaces and… strike-through the heart pins! For the jewelry pieces, I used really thin cotton crochet thread. I found it a really exciting process, but also rather tiring to the eyes.. That doesn’t…
There was a time that my hands were itching to make a hat. Instead of just making one, I made three! For the 2 out of 3 I wanted to experiment with increases, binding off and different ribbing. The one that stands out was a present for my mother: she asked for a slouchy warm…