Anyone tried Melissa Morgan-Oakes' "2-at-a-Time Socks" technique? Two socks at a time on one long circular needle? I'm trying it, but it seems like it takes me more time to pull the cable around. But I'm only 7 or 8 rounds in, so I'm not sure I should give up on it yet. If you've tried it, any suggestions?

I don't know about y'all but I had a lovely snow day yesterday! First off, I got sent home from clinical about 2 p.m. on Friday because the weather was getting bad. So that was nice -- I got home before all the idiots hit the road at rush hour. My sister came over to watch the KU game later that night, so we had family dinner and played games. Then ( Read more... )

Who all's on Ravelry? I finally had time to get on there and play around, and now I'm seeing who else plays there. (bammba-m and starstraf, I've already friended you....)

First a knitting meme!

Do you consider yourself a yarn snob? A little bit -- I absolutely refuse to use cheap yarn (like the Red Heart crap). But do I limit myself to only organic hand spun wool by starving Peruvians? No, though someday I'd like to try some. :)

What are your favorite needles? I love my Knit Denise set. And the bamboo ones I've ( Read more... )

( I've actually been finishing projects lately! )

Can anyone point me toward a pattern for this sweater from last season? Or something very similar? It's just gorgeous....

Heh, I'm an idiot....I meant to post this in a community, not in my personal journal....

( Behind a cut, 'cause it's kinda big )

Can anyone point me toward a pattern for this sweater?


( Read more... )