I am notorious for starting sweaters and not finishing them. I have so many lingering in bags in the back of cupboards and closets. I was inspired by two other lovely women to get one finished. First,...
Sep 18, 2013
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This Iron Craft challenge was to use sewing notions in a project. I found these cute polka dot buttons for something like $1 a package and knew I had to do something with them.
I’m one of those...
May 07, 2013
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For the first Iron Craft challenge of the year, we were told to make something with cotton. That is a challenge that has pretty much limitless possiblities. I went back and forth with a few ideas and ...
Jan 15, 2013
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I fully expected to be wearing my “8 Week” sweater by this point in time, but I’ve got to tell you guys, I’m stuck. The problem is the collar. The pattern had me cast on the ne...
Jan 08, 2013
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Ok, amid all the holiday madness it’s time for a sweater update. Here’s Kat’s update…
I finished all the knitting! I eneded up adding almost four inches to the length of the bo...
Dec 17, 2012
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Kathy has been working on her sweater. Here is her report.
The sleeves were all done, but I wanted to lengthen the body. Ripping back all those stitches, including cables and twisted stitches, was not...
Dec 10, 2012
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(Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.)
We’v...
Nov 02, 2012
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We last checked in with you, we were working on the ches, and getting to the division for the arms.
This week the assignment is to get through the armpit, and work down to the waist shaping.
It is als...
Oct 22, 2012
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Last week we talked about gauge, and measuring.
We figured out our size, and we cast on and got started.
And from there on, each of our sweaters and our skill set are going to take a different path.
L...
Oct 08, 2012
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I have a new book in my knitting library. Ann Budd: The Knitter’s Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges.
That is a BIG name for this book.
But it is the na...
Sep 24, 2012
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