Pattern: Sweet November Shawl Yarn: Cascade Yarns Rustic This is the first time I’ve made a shawl. I once wrote them off as old-fashioned, but now I’m embracing their practicality and utter gorgeousness. They’re the perfect spring and fall accessory. This one is as easy as it gets, so I’m trying not to be too [...]
Posts Tagged ‘finished’
January 19, 2013
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Who Wants My Beatnik?
By stephanie in knittingThis is my new favorite hat. It’s made from super soft Cascade Eco Duo using the pattern Felicity. I used larger-than-called-for needles, sizes 6 and 8, but otherwise stuck to the pattern. I highly recommend it. I’ve been wearing a lot of handknit accessories. Cowls, mitts, hats and socks have all been part of my [...]
November 9, 2012
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Gearing Up For Winter
By stephanie in knittingOne of my friends from work also knits and is obsessed with yarn so throughout the day we are constantly talking about projects, patterns and where we are going yarn shopping that weekend. She found the Snowy Day Cowl pattern on Etsy and we both freaked out. It’s the cutest. Pattern: Snowy Day Cowl Yarn: [...]
August 6, 2012
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Gretel Braids + Ikat Dress
By stephanie in sewingYou talked me into it. I need a lot of hairspray, but this braiding thing is kind of fun! If I’m completely honest though, next time I leave the house in this dress it will be paired with Chacos and a messy pony. That’s just who I am. I started this dress when I was [...]
Tags: dresses, finished, simplicity
July 23, 2012
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Finished: Neon Concert Tee
By stephanie in sewingPattern: Dixie DIY’s Concert Tee Fabric: Rayon blend jersey from Fabric.com Mods: I nixed the sleeves. Eric was out and about so I self-timed this little shoot and, as always, it was a disaster. My cat climbs up me while I’m trying to pose. Every. Time. Sooo, I’m done with that. Anyway, Dixie’s instructions are [...]
