Archive for the 'Embroidery' Category

And now for something completely different…

I spent most of last evening working on this:

You can see which part of the whole piece that is here. I have to say, that having an Ott Lite makes needlework so much easier. I stitched for probably three solid hours last night (at 16 stitches per inch, progress is slow; there are [...]

Sock Frustration

I’m somewhat irritated. I’ve been plugging away at my Falling Leaves socks, and have come to the conclusion that even though it’s a lovely pattern I just cannot cope with Magic Loop, so I’m going to have to rip it out and start over. I also think the variegation of the Cherry Tree [...]

Nordic Mittens

I’m feeling the need to make some Nordic mittens. Even though I have no idea how to do colorwork. But oh, I love the pointy ends of the hands and the different patterns on the palms.
There’s actually a pattern in the current issue of Interweave Knits that I’d like to make [...]