“You’ve got hot needles!” was my grandmother’s response when we showed her these photos. There’s something so satisfying about seeing all of your work in one neat little pile. So here’s my answer to “what have you been up to lately?”
All posts for the month April, 2010
year in review
Posted by hilary on April 6, 2010
http://mypurlsofwisdom.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/year-in-review/
the micro scarf
Is it a scarf, is it a necklace? Either way, its a quick, easy, stylish knit that’s a lot of fun to wear. Here’s how to make one yourself:
Materials: less than one skein of mercerized cotton (I used Sinfonia from Hobby Lobby)
Set of size 3 straight needles.
Cast on 14 stitches and knit in stockinette stitch (knit first row, purl second row, then keep repeating) until the scarf is the length you want it and bind off. Mine is 52″ long so it can be doubled, but you may like it longer or shorter. Just stitch the two ends together to make it a big loop.
I’m planning to make more in some new colors and I think two scarves together will look great. Use the leftover yarn to make one for a good friend. Enjoy!
Posted by hilary on April 5, 2010
http://mypurlsofwisdom.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/the-micro-scarf/
she started it.
y sister, my knitting coach, my dentist, my former worst enemy, my friend. I heard once that your siblings have a greater influence on who you become than your parents do. My sisters and I have always had a lot in common and we have many shared interests – music, theatre, tin-foil barbie dress making, competitive dancing in our living room to the CATs soundtrack, and most recently, knitting.
I have my sister Kendra to thank for my newest passion and I love that it’s something we can share. She taught herself to knit and oh so graciously passed her wisdom down to me. She’s probably gotten more “what the heck am I doing” phone calls about knitting than she’d care to count but she’s always been my biggest cheerleader. Thanks sis.
Posted by hilary on April 5, 2010
http://mypurlsofwisdom.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/the-one-who-started-it-all/
Happy Easter
I made it my goal a few weeks ago to get this tunic finished and wear it for Easter. I sewed up the loose ends last Tuesday and voila!, my first homemade Easter dress. It knitted up really fast, two weeks total and I’m pretty happy with the result. The yarn is Gedifra Korella, a flax blend (on sale at yarn.com) and the pattern is from Drops design – here’s the link.
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=118&d_id=3&lang=us
my easter dress
All in all, we had a lovely Easter – beautiful sunrise service, celebrating with family and friends, and hand made knits. What more can a girl ask for.
Posted by hilary on April 4, 2010
http://mypurlsofwisdom.wordpress.com/2010/04/04/happy-easter/
Hello world!
It makes sense that my blog would be devoted to all things knitting, considering that it now consumes most of my time and discretionary income. I’m approaching my one year anniversary of learning to knit and I hope to pass the bug to my friends soon. As soon as I get my new camera, I’ll try to put together some kind of ‘year in review’ of all my projects. But, in honor of April Fools Day, I’m submitting this most hilarious knitted prank. This is definitely on the list for next year!
Happy April Fools!
Posted by hilary on April 1, 2010
http://mypurlsofwisdom.wordpress.com/2010/04/01/hello-world/
Where I'm at
Beach Bum Bag
Garter Snake Purse
Head to Headband
Holy Cowl!
Holy Cuffs
Organic Mushrom
Racing Stripes
Silk Bandana Scarf
The Eco Hero
The Kiwi Slouch
The Micro Scarf
The Weekender
