I thought I was nearly done my Schnabu, but should have known it wouldn’t be that easy! I got the elbow length sleeves done and then decided they weren’t really me, so have extended them…twice. They were too loose the first time around. I hadn’t really considered how loose/stretchy garter is and what that does to an edge.
Anyway, round three and hoping to be done today. Sleeves, that is!
I thought I might flag some interesting things I have been watching lately. I purchased Edie Eckman’s Craftsy course ‘How to Say It: Pattern Writing for Knitters‘ and started it the other day.
So far it is pretty interesting. A HUGE amount of information for the price. Definitely value for money on these courses if the others follow this pattern!
I started by watching the free taster sessions ‘Short Rows‘ by Carol Feller, which was very interesting, and ‘Know Your Wool‘ with Deborah Robson, which was less useful (I thought there would be more in this one on how the different yarns knit up, but it was very basic and mostly on sheep breeds.). Looks like this site will grow to be quite a useful resource as they get more classes up.
As they currently have an xmas sale on their classes, I have purchased 2 more of the full length classes(technically from my mom, as xmas money came super early this year! Thanks Moo!). Merry knitting xmas to me!!
I will be learning how to size patterns with Faina:
And FINALLY – knit socks with Donna:
I love learning new things! yay!
From the Purl Side 