I recently developed an inexplicable but undeniable urge to knit a red hat. It had to have ear flaps and it had to be Malabrigo. Do you ever get these fixations? And the immense, trivial, satisfaction when you find all of these things condensed into one item? This was taken a few days. It’s since…
Here’s a little something I made a while ago. Maybe I have mentioned before but I am smitten with the Named sewing patterns. I don’t think that every pattern is for me but I adore their aesthetic. They have such a clear idea of their style – their distinctive design is like no other. Needless…
I have a combination outfit for you today! I knit the cardigan in the summer and made the skirt recently. I think they go really well together. Let’s start with the cardigan! I really wanted a cropped cardigan to wear with the few high-waisted skirts I have. I used Debbie Bliss Mia from This is…
This cardigan has been a long time in the works. Well, the actual knitting didn’t take very long but I had intentions for about five years! How very satisfying to finally get down to it. Pattern: Dark and Stormy by Thea Colman. Needles: I think 4.5mm. Yarn: Berrocco Ultra Alpaca that I bought in Chicago…