How about some knitting content on this blog?! I started knitting this sweater in summer 2020, with plans for it to be my around-and-around in plain stockinette movie theater sweater when I started going to movies again, once the bottom edging was done. And then I originally had a vague plan to do a simpleContinue reading “My Improvised Cable-Yoke Sweater”
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My 2023 wrap up… making & doing
I’ve thought of 2023 as Senior Year of the pandemic. Not because there’s any graduation or ending in sight, just because it was the fourth year, and I feel like we’ve all grown and changed so much since 2020, or Freshman Year. 2023 was a bit rough—it’s the year I finally got covid—and it’s alsoContinue reading “My 2023 wrap up… making & doing”
leethal recycled yarn!
I’m selling skeins of yarn again! They are recycled yarns, which I’ve unraveled very carefully (minimal knots, usually 1 per skein), washed well, and sometimes spun together. There are plain skeins, which are all wool or wool blends — the white one has some camel hair and the grey has a little cashmere! There areContinue reading “leethal recycled yarn!”
Book review (& giveaway!): Mosaic & Lace Knits
For years I’ve thought, someday I want to design something that combines slip-stitch colorwork and lace. I’ve done tons of designs with slipped-stitch colorwork, also called mosaic knitting, although I sometimes see mosaic used as something slightly different than most of my slip-stitch designs so I don’t usually use that term, but I’m not reallyContinue reading “Book review (& giveaway!): Mosaic & Lace Knits”
Book review: Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook
I’m so excited that the publisher sent me a review copy of the Knitted Cable Sourcebook, because it instantly became one of my favorite knitting books! I’ve been a fan of Norah Gaughan for years, because her designs are amazing. This new book may seem like just an awesome cable pattern stitch dictionary, which it is…Continue reading “Book review: Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook”
Knit kits! And other stuff! Yeah!
Kits! I now have kits! Just barely in time for last-minute holiday gifting, they are mostly small quick knits… All kits are with recycled yarn, some of it hand-dyed, and everything else you need except the needles. There are five different kit types. First, light-switch plate cover (pattern info): I just knit up a new oneContinue reading “Knit kits! And other stuff! Yeah!”
Upcoming teaching and other stuff!
I can’t believe it’s November already! I am deep into my school term (did you know I’m going to school?!) and suddenly it’s the holiday season already, whoa! I just wanted to let you know about a few upcoming things… First, if you’re in the Seattle area, I’ll be at Knit Fit! again this year,Continue reading “Upcoming teaching and other stuff!”
Book review: You Can Knit That by Amy Herzog
Prolific sweater designer Amy Herzog has a new book! I reviewed her last one, Knit Wear Love, over here; I don’t know how she’s working so quickly to have another already. Impressive! Anyway, this one is called You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters, and the publisher sent me a copy for reviewContinue reading “Book review: You Can Knit That by Amy Herzog”
New Full Body Trio pattern: Chilli!
My Full Body Trio of any-gauge, versatile garment patterns is now complete! Tionne the pullover sweater and Lopes the convertible short-sleeved cardigan / skirt were joined by Chilli the buttoning tank top. (ravelry link) Like the other two patterns, it’s custom fit to your measurements in any yarn weight; this one is meant to be made inContinue reading “New Full Body Trio pattern: Chilli!”
Third VIP club 2016 hat pattern: Vanguard!
Before I show you Vanguard, a few things… scroll down past this text to the picture if you just want to see Vanguard 🙂 This post is very belated; as I’m posting about the third club pattern, the fourth hat is currently in the mystery-knit-a-long stage. Things have been hectic, but also, I feel likeContinue reading “Third VIP club 2016 hat pattern: Vanguard!”
Lee Does Stuff 