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Archive for the 'Sonnet' Category

Picking up where you left off…

Saturday, July 9th, 2005

So, my long set aside ‘Sonnet’ has found it’s way back into my favor…somehow. I’m not sure how it happened, but I’ve been working on Sonnet everyday for about a week and I’m slowly making my way through it.
It’s an easy knit, which I think is part of my problem. Too […]

Busy Busy Busy

Wednesday, April 13th, 2005

I’ve been so busy that I’ve neglected my blogging.
We picked out a pair of puppies last Tuesday at Animal Control. They are simply adorble and were the last two of their litter. Wednesday they were transferred to the vet and Thursday were sterilized so we could bring them home Thursday night. […]

Rounding the Front

Thursday, March 31st, 2005

The right front of sonnet that is. This sweater is simple enough but goodness gracious…
Picture coming soon…
Knit knit knit knit….

Sonnet Progress

Wednesday, March 30th, 2005

It’s coming along nicely and I think my random stripes look pretty spiffy. Hubby thinks it’s going to wind up too short, but it’s the same length as my zippered hoodies so I think it will be fine for what it is… It’s not intended to be a loose baggy long comfy sweater. […]

Swatch Results

Saturday, March 26th, 2005

Good the yarn doesn’t bleed or run (my biggest worry).
The resulting size after washing on cold and drying on medium is:
4 1/2″ x 2″ (4.5 st/in x 6 r/in).
Original Specs: The swatch dimensions (so I don’t forget are) 4 5/8 x 2 1/8, 20 stitches x 18 rows […]