The hat above is my attempt to use my Dr Who charts for something that actually fits on my head. This one is made from Knit Picks Elegance (Coal and Cornflower) and I’m chuffed. I’m going to write up the pattern and make it available since the first version of this hat was such a… Continue reading Knitting News
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The Cyber Sweater
Here, as promised, pictures of the Cyber Sweater. It turns out that I’m not as good at measuring, adjusting for size, or finishing off, as I hoped I was. But it’s wearable and cute and that’s all that matters when you slap it on an almost-two-year-old (if I’d taken out the binkie, washed his face… Continue reading The Cyber Sweater
CyberSweater
I’m very excited. I have finished G’s Cyberman Sweater. The pattern was helped along by the Stitches software (because I knitted a whole sweater for a pinhead and had to rip it out). The sleeves are way too long somehow, but I figure at this point we can roll them up. Pictures and details tomorrow.… Continue reading CyberSweater
Cedar McGee Hat
Cedar McGee Hat Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. Baby hats are a big favourite with me. Almost-instant gratification and little tracking required.
Doctor Hat
Doctor Hat Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. The new design that obsessed me for 24 hrs and then took a trip to the park with us today. Those who know Who, will know..
Key Cover
Key Cover Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. Ha! I love having a useful hobby. The handle came off my car key. It’s one of those big black keys with electronics in it and a key part that whips out like a switchblade. It also had a handle on one end that let me attach it to… Continue reading Key Cover
Trekking Cable Socks
Trekking Cable Socks Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. I must write up the pattern for these since they are the first socks I’ve made that I am unreservedly pleased with. They fit great (I like a short sock); I’ve finally learned what “pick up and knit” really means, which makes a huge difference to the quality… Continue reading Trekking Cable Socks
Trekking XXL Handwarmers
Trekking XXL Handwarmers Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. As promised, a picture of my handwarmers. Tell me those people who dyed this aren’t artists. I’m knitting mitt covers for them now, because I know I’m going to want to wear them past the coolth of autumn (which has yet to reach us). I’m happy with them.… Continue reading Trekking XXL Handwarmers
Sock Wars and Trekking Mitts
OK, so the Cyberman Sweater is seriously in the frogpond. That’s what you get for winging the pattern for a style of sweater you’ve never knitted before. Not to worry. I broke out the Stitches software and have a pattern I think will work. At least I know my prototype was cute, if small. It… Continue reading Sock Wars and Trekking Mitts
Cyberman Continues
Ok, this is a sweater for an 18-month-old (mine) boy and features the Cyberman picture I created (below). I did the front quite quickly. I’m kind of busking the measurements on the raglan sleeves and neckline, but I’m trying to remember to write down what I’ve done. The back went really well. I worked the… Continue reading Cyberman Continues