Shadow's Knit Knacks

So, I've been noodling on this pattern for a while. I have a complicated relationship with crochet. Meaning, we don't get along very well. I can generally make it work though. I suspect this will be one of those moments. That dark blue is supposed to be straight and the center of the other end, where the marker is should be is very much not centered. [ 168 more words ]

http://shadowsknitknacks.com/2017/06/05/demise-of-a-sea-slug/

Demise of a Sea Slug So, I’ve been noodling on this pattern for a while. I have a complicated relationship with crochet. Meaning, we don’t get along very well. I can generally make it work though. I suspect…

Knitting: The blanket has grown a bit, the sections aren't feeling impossible yet but I can tell the difference. Now if I could just remember consistently when I'm supposed to do the yarn over row. I always catch it about 2-4 sections in. Luckily it's an easy fix. Sewing: The plan is to start cutting the fabric for an altered version of this overdress. [ 199 more words ]

http://shadowsknitknacks.com/2017/03/29/wip-wednesday-the-blanket-grows

WIP Wednesday: The Blanket Grows Knitting: The blanket has grown a bit, the sections aren’t feeling impossible yet but I can tell the difference. Now if I could just remember consistently when I’m supposed to do the ya…

WIP Wednesday: Neverending Yarn Knitting: I’m hard at work on 2 blankets. The sock blanket is progressing at work because it’s small and I haven’t gotten around to finding a bag for the baby blanket. I just keep…

When I heard that a friend was expecting a baby I instantly thought of the baby yarn sitting in my stash and knew I could make a few things from it. Gifts for friends + using up the stash = double win! First up was a tiny hat: This knit up so fast and cute that I had to do another one, naturally. [ 151 more words ]

http://shadowsknitknacks.com/2017/03/17/tiny-baby-set

Tiny Baby Set When I heard that a friend was expecting a baby I instantly thought of the baby yarn sitting in my stash and knew I could make a few things from it. Gifts for friends + using up the stash = double …

Knitting: I still have my stripy socks, and the sock blanket, and the color work gloves ... however a friend is expecting a baby in August so naturally I had to drop (nearly) everything to do up a baby blanket for them. I'm using some of the yarn from Talesia's stash that I found in her boxes. I still miss her dearly .. [ 130 more words ]

http://shadowsknitknacks.com/2017/03/15/wip-wednesday-baby-blanket-2

WIP Wednesday: Baby Blanket Knitting: I still have my stripy socks, and the sock blanket, and the color work gloves … however a friend is expecting a baby in August so naturally I had to drop (nearly) everything to do u…