Category Archives: General

It’s Actually Working

Posted on December 4, 2016 by knitaddict

I’ve finished two of the Gimmiemas presents, except for washing/blocking/whatever you want to call it. They’re both about seven feet long. I’m really pleased with how the selvedge (I’ve seen it on dictionary sites as selvedge and selvage – I’m … Continue reading →

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A Big Old Pi

Posted on May 22, 2016 by knitaddict

I’ve made it through the final increase for my Kailyard, aka Wine Garden. That means I’m knitting 1,024 stitches per round. 1,024 is not a typo. The nice part is I’ve knit the first patterned round, and I came out even … Continue reading →

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They’re Done Except The Blocking

Posted on January 17, 2016 by knitaddict

Go me! I’m always fascinated by how stripes change on identical stitch counts. I guess Mom gets these since they’re a little short for me. But hold the phone – when I said “They” I didn’t just mean the socks. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Sanity Prevails

Posted on December 27, 2015 by knitaddict

And sometimes it doesn’t. The 2015 goal was to finish the year with fewer WIPs than I started with. And (yippee!!) I did that. Barely. I started with 24, and I’m finishing with 21. I realize the year isn’t over … Continue reading →

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No Looking It Up

Posted on October 4, 2015 by knitaddict

Define applause in your own words. Next week I’ll tell you why. Although it’s nothing earth shattering, it’s just a knitting thing.

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