Introducing Haiku!

She’s one buzzy bee button short, but otherwise complete. I really enjoyed this pattern, and I think I see another one of these in my future… perhaps in the adult Sonnet size?
And here’s one First Blush sweater sleeve done. I am so loving the touch of color on the sleeves!

The blue is a […]

Thank you, secret knitting buddy, for the super cool tote bag (and the yummy chocolate)! I totally love the fabrics on the bag, and the size, and the nifty pocket inside — just everything about it. Thank you!!

And speaking of awesome handmade gifts — I ALSO got this trio of sweet stitch markers from […]

I’m determined to stay focused on finishing the First Blush sweater which is going really well (sleeve photos coming soon). And I’m waiting for little Haiku to dry so that I can attach buttons and get her shipped off to Emily. BUT, I’m also really eager to start a summer project using some of my […]

Here are my first two squares for the aghanalong. Nothing fancy here, but they look pretty cute, right?

The problem is that they’re supposed to be 8 inches square. The first one (I call her Miss Skimpy) weighs in at a mere 7 inches square… despite my best intentions. The next one (Miss Pudgie), knitted […]

This is the sight that met me as I came in the door yesterday. Holy yarn explosion, Batman! I inherited this massive amount of yarn (there’s actually a couple of grocery bag’s worth that isn’t pictured) from Kate’s aunt. We didn’t know anything about it. What a birthday surprise, huh?!
All I’ve been able to do […]

The weather outside may not be very springy, but at least there are butterflies on my new dishcloth!
Other than this little diversion, I’ve mostly been knitting furiously away on the first blush sweater for my knitting class. I’m getting kind of sick of it, so I’m ready to hurry up and move on […]

Hey! Looks like my creative blog guru (that’d be my husband Kate) has struck again. Thanks for the cool new heading animation, honey!
The other fun surprise of the day was a package from my super secret knitting buddy! I got several really cute fat quarters of quilting fabric, and a wrist support glove to help […]

Almost there! Both sleeves are ready to go, and I did some minor surgery to add on the missing buttonholes. The buttonhole area is a little peculiar looking… but I think I’m ready to live with it the way it is. Hopefully, little Emily and her mom will find the homely homemade look charming. […]

One Haiku sleeve ready to come off the needles:

This tiny sleeve went so quick! I’m already a few rows into the next one. I still have to deal with the lack of buttonholes mix-up, but I feel like the end is in sight.
And here’s a little pokey progress on my “first blush” sweater that I’m […]

The body of the Haiku cardigan is done… mostly. That is, I thought it was done before I realized that I’d misread and over-simplified the pattern directions somewhat.

I got it stuck in my head that the pattern began and ended exactly the same way and that button holes would not be necessary. Why did […]