Category Archives: Knitting

Intermezzo Cowl Review

Pattern: Intermezzo Cowl courtesy of Skeinwalker on Ravelry Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Monte Donegal Sangria (received as a gift) Needles: Majestic interchangeable needles (Knit Picks) size US 9, 32” circular Dates worked: March 23 – April 7 Notes: cowl, one color, lace, in the round, elastic bind off, yarn over, decreases Difficulty: Easy This cowl isContinue reading “Intermezzo Cowl Review”

Stars and Diamonds Hat Review

Pattern: Stars and Diamonds Hat (Raverly, designer Emily Dormier) Yarns: Berroco Vintage DK in Dark Blue (2185) and Charcoal (2189) Needles: US 6 circular, short and US 6 10” DPNs Notes: Bottom-up, ribbing, two-color, Fair Isle Thoughts: Pattern is difficult to get used to for the two-color section, and the provided gauge is for aContinue reading “Stars and Diamonds Hat Review”

Pinwheel Baby Blanket

Patterns: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/round-or-pinwheel-baby-blanket http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seed-stitch-ruffle Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby in Grey Marl Needles: Lots- 7″ and 10″ size 6 DPNs, size 6 16″, 47″ circular, size 5 36″ circular Purpose: Gift for two first-time parents close to my heart. First things first, this yarn was an absolute nightmare to work with. It kept knotting on itself, andContinue reading “Pinwheel Baby Blanket”

There’s more room on the inside…

…that is actually still TBD. I found this pattern on Ravelry, where I find most of my patterns or ideas. What sold me on this was that I have multiple Doctor Who fans in my life, and it looked super cozy. I have had one test subject, and have been assured that it is inContinue reading “There’s more room on the inside…”