hey! last night i was trying to use double pointed needles for the second time (i used them once to finish a hat like 5 years ago..) and i could not really get it. i have a million questions, so bear with me :)

first of all, i was wondering if the way i was casting on matters? i was following a random video and the purl bee's dpn tutorial and ( Read more... )

So after what seems like an eternity I FINALLY finished making Brooke's Column of Leaves scarf. Pattern available ( http://brookenelson.com/leafscarfpattern.htmlRead more... )

Hemlock Ring blanket #1 - finished!

( before/after blocking & ACTION shots below. )

So, this was my first project (besides scarves and a knitted hat). I had just learned how to purl and wanted something ambitious so I tested my skills on the pi vest featured in knit.1 magazine.

It turned out pretty dreadfully, as I actually made the garment but on needles larger than suggested. Swatch swatch swatch!. I learned my lesson. As it ( Read more... )