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I Love Hats

I Love Hats

I think that hats may be one of my favorite items to knit. They’re usually pretty quick, and there’s a hat for just about every occassion. I especially love winter hats, because it’s a free license to be ridiculous(ly awesome!).

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August WIPs

August WIPs

An idea came to me. I have quite a few projects on needles. Many of them have been there, untouched, for quite a while. Clearly I need some motivation to actually, I don’t know, FINISH THEM. So, I think from now on, I will make a post at the end of the month showcasing all my WIPs and my sad, sorry excuses for why they aren’t finished yet. I have 8 for August, oy, and only a few were even cast on this month!

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FO – Polar Rose

FO – Polar Rose

The Liza Rose pattern in Yarn Forward Magazine, June 2010 looks fantastic in Malabrigo Worsted, and I love my new scarflet!

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SOAB Package!

SOAB Package!

I received a fantastic package in the Swap on a Budget swap, complete with Posey, Malabrigo Silky Merino, slippers, and miscellaneous little stuff.

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FO – Blue Malabrigo Heaven

FO – Blue Malabrigo Heaven

Finished Object – Blue Malabrigo Heaven. A super snuggly, one skein neckerchief style shawlette done in Malabrigo Worsted.

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FO – Summer Lace Shawl

FO – Summer Lace Shawl

Finished Object: Summer Lace Shawl. A very open, light weight rectangular shawl that I made by knitting a scarf pattern on big needles with extra stitches cast on.

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