Tag Archives: Knitting Projects

Well, in light of the successful baby knitting, I decided that I would once again attempt the devious Mrs. Darcy. But this time, I come armed with a theory as to why it grew so large upon blocking it the … Continue reading →

…she is finished! First up is the sweater. It’s the Tomten sweater pattern from Elizabeth Zimmerman – I think everyone who knits makes this at some point and it really was very easy. It’s a good thing, though, that I … Continue reading →

And I also like to knit a little something for the mom-to-be, too. I decided to splurge a little bit and knit the eyemask from Handknit Holidays which is made out of silk yarn. Wow! It’s gorgeous, with a lovely … Continue reading →

Now, I know that lately the blog has been all Jasper Fforde, all the time, but I actually do have other interests, not just books. Does anyone still remember that I knit? Well, I do! And I have a finished … Continue reading →

No, it’s not Mrs. Darcy – I’m still afraid to work on it, really – I’ve been burned twice already! (I sort of feel like I should clarify – the knitter who designed it and wrote the pattern did a good … Continue reading →

Third time’s the charm! (Or it better fucking well be because Mrs. Darcy, she’s a bitch.)

I recently got a fabulous new haircut which I adore – I’m trying to post a piccie, but, alas, the technology, she is not cooperating. Also, I’m very excited about my new knitting projects the Mrs. Darcy and Clessidra socks. … Continue reading →

Lots of exciting things to see here today amidst the packing frenzy! First off: a new haircut which I adore! and I’ve styled in since then and it actually looks pretty good still. Result! And on the knitting front: yet another … Continue reading →

Bunny is completely finished! Here he is sporting his stylish blue bow: He’s off to his new home tomorrow – it’s hard to give him away! Thank goodness I hadn’t named him yet or I’d never be able to let him … Continue reading →

I am attempting to knit a tea cosy, but, alas, it is not going so well. I had it all the way through closing up the handle opening, but then I got a little confused in the pattern and ended up doing … Continue reading →

Another holiday knitting update! I have finished Grandpa’s hat, made to match Yes, it is a Hogwarts-remnants hat.

Another holiday knitting update. This was supposed to be an Xmas present for the Boy. I’ll most likely still give it to him as we’ve just gone back to ‘being friends.’ Besides, hopefully it will add an extra bit of … Continue reading →

The holiday knitting extravaganza has begun! I hereby present the first gift: A hat for my mother ETA: I was having camera difficulties and forgot to smile. Whoops! ETA 2: Also, you can’t really see, but the tan yarn has little gold shiny bits … Continue reading →

Hello! I am your friendly neighbourhood knitting fiend!!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!omgmyfingerhurts!! I have decided (rather rashly, I feel) to knit all my holiday presents this year, so I hereby present… a knitting extravaganza! It’s so soft – the yarn is 65% alpaca and the rest synthetic – … Continue reading →