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Tag Archives: Test Knits
First Gloves
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
Diamond Ladder Scarf
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
Netherlands Sampler Pullover
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
Lots of Yarn
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
Debbie Bliss and Intarsia
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
Test Knitting and Baby Knitting
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
Trabajos del Peru Beret
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
Stocking is done!
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
Adventures in steeks!
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
Test Knitting Progress
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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