Tag Archives: Test Knits

First Gloves

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

Good news!  School is eating my brain less than I thought it would, and I’ve actually had more time for knitting!  I recently completed a test knit for Donna Druchunas at Sheep to Shawl — my very first pair of … Continue reading →

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Diamond Ladder Scarf

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

Another summer, another test knit for designer Donna Druchunas!  I love her patterns — classic looks, and pretty easy but still interesting to knit.  This time it was a lace scarf, knit with Knit Picks City Tweed HW.  After finishing … Continue reading →

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Netherlands Sampler Pullover

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

Or,  How James Became a Sweater Model :) I just got the go-ahead to post these.  This is the photo sample I worked on in August and early September.  The pattern, The Netherlands Sampler Pullover (ravelry link),  is going to … Continue reading →

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Lots of Yarn

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

I feel like I’m drowning in lovely yarn, just waiting to be knit up!  Last week I got the KnitPicks Gloss HW for the photo sample sweater I’m making.  It looks like it’s going to be very nice to work … Continue reading →

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Debbie Bliss and Intarsia

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

Against my better judgment, I’m currently working on a Debbie Bliss pattern.  I absolutely adore how her stuff looks a lot of the time, but as often as not the instructions are wonky.  The Alphabet Sweater (mentioned in my previous … Continue reading →

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Test Knitting and Baby Knitting

Posted on July 27, 2009 by

Well, the test knitting is done. I finished the mittens on Saturday. In a way, I kind of worked them two-at-a-time since I knitted to the thumb on both, put stitches on scrap yarn for both thumbs, knitted the hand … Continue reading →

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Trabajos del Peru Beret

Posted on July 23, 2009 by

I’ve finished the first part of my test knitting — a hat out of this yarn: Here is the hat on its own (tassel to be added later): And here is me wearing it: I really, really really like this … Continue reading →

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Stocking is done!

Posted on July 21, 2009 by

Last night I arrived home and was greeted by two boxes of yarn — one from a raveler who was destashing some Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, which I’m planning on using to make this sweater, and one from … Continue reading →

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Adventures in steeks!

Posted on April 6, 2009 by

Well, I did it!  I steeked armholes for a sweater.   Yesterday I went to Stitch House Dorchester, where the lovely Katie helped convince me I really could cut my knitting.  I got there at noon, and left at three with … Continue reading →

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Test Knitting Progress

Posted on March 18, 2009 by

Well, all the baby things have been on hold for about two weeks now. I’ve been making excellent progress on my test knitting project. I finished the body a few days ago, and am more than halfway done the first … Continue reading →

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