Posted by: twistedtexan on: June 21, 2009
I think I have some redemption after the whole “UGH” fiasco.
Pattern: Kai-Mei from Cookie A.’s Sock Innovation
Yarn: MMMalabrigo sock yarn in the velvet grapes colorway
Needles: 2.5 mm harmony wood dpns
This is the first time I’ve used the Malabrigo sock yarn. It’s soft, it’s squishy, and I love it. My only complaint is that the skein was [...]
Posted by: twistedtexan on: June 14, 2009
So what happens when you pair a beautiful yarn with a beautiful pattern? Usually you end up with something stunning, right? In my case you end up with a big fat piece of humility pie. Allow me to illustrate.
First, meet Spring Forward from Knitty. Beautiful pattern, right?
Now, meet Jester from Three Waters Farm:
Gorgeous, ain’t it?
So [...]
Posted by: twistedtexan on: June 7, 2009
So it seems I’ve got a couple of finished projects to show off.
Woo! Those pasty legs are HOT!!!
Pattern: Biological Clock Socks from The Eclectic Sole by Janel Laidman.
Yarn: Knit Picks Bare – Superwash dyed up with black cherry and strawberry Kool-aid
Needles: 2.25 mm
In typical Eclectic Sole fashion, I did not particularly enjoy these socks. The [...]
Posted by: twistedtexan on: June 5, 2009
I’m feeling pretty peppy after a great run today. Ok, maybe not “great” by other people’s standards, but it was damn great for me. I leave you with a little something to tickle your eardrums. Enjoy!
