Category Archives: Knitting

The Schieffel Shuffle

Posted on September 1, 2010 by cheryl

I hate it when I stumble over the names of knitting patterns. Especially ones I’m working on in public. “What pattern is that?” “Uh… Schief… Scheif… mumble mumble… Shawl” “What?” “I can spell it for you…” Obviously I’d never make … Continue reading →

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FO: Luminescent Lune

Posted on August 30, 2010 by cheryl

The Lune shawl is aptly named, as it looks like the moon when it’s laid flat. The yarn was also aptly named – Luminescence. Because of the unusual shape, it lays nicely on the shoulders and stays put. Well, maybe … Continue reading →

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Blocking

Posted on August 29, 2010 by cheryl

Lune shawl, finished and blocking. The amount of yarn I had leftover might possibly have been enough to squeeze out one more row, but it would have been really close. I was a few inches shy of having 3x the … Continue reading →

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In which objects are larger than they appear.

Posted on August 27, 2010 by cheryl

I wish I had better photos to show you, but until these pieces are finished and blocked, this is as good as it gets. The Lune shawl is nearing completion, one way or another. I’m not sure if I’ll get … Continue reading →

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FO: Becky (Again)

Posted on August 23, 2010 by cheryl

Color me happy. Or purple. Or both. Pattern: Becky, from Debbie Bliss Summer Essentials Needles: US 5 / 3.75mm Size: Smallest plus 2 stitches each on front and back pieces Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cathay, Purple, 6.2 skeins Ravelry project page … Continue reading →

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