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Author Archives: CrazyVet
Terracotta morningside
When I spent a month in Berlin last fall brushing up my German, I met a very nice, authentic Berliner through a German colleague of my father, J; he’s been so friendly to me, and showed my some of Berlin’s … Continue reading
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Tagged alpaca, brioche stitch, cowl, Garn Studio, gift, knitting
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My first socks
I’ve decided to challenge myself and knit myself some socks. I have this gorgeous sock yarn that my friend debolsillo destashed to me, which is an unknown special colourway of socks that rock medium wheight sock yarn: The yarn is … Continue reading
Daffodil BSJ with a matching cap
A good friend, who is also a designer, will have his first baby boy born soon, so I decided that this would be the perfect opportunity to knit a baby surprise jacket for the first time, as I’m sure he … Continue reading
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Tagged baby sweater, BSJ, Elizabeth Zimmerman, knitting, Lorna's laces, superwash, wool
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My guy’s sweater, finally finished
It took me no less than 8 months to finally get my grip and get over my frustration at the malformed sleeves, frog them, refashion their pattern and shaping so I could knit them and finish this sweater; needless to … Continue reading
Berlin update
I’m in Berlin right now for an intensive German course courtesy of a generous foreign language scholarship I received from the Spanish government, and having the time of my life. As expected, I’m knitting and not just brushing up my … Continue reading
A scarf for grannie
Living abroad and away from family has its benefits, like giving birthday gifts whenever I come for a visit rather than on time, as I should have. My grannie’s birthday was exactly three months ago, but I wasn’t around to … Continue reading
A little bit of showing off…
I can’t help it, I must show off a little bit, see how the yarn matches the dress perfectly? I’m so happy with how it came out. Absolutely gorgeous, and I’m not one to use this word lightly. I know … Continue reading
Knitting on a deadline
It’s still a bit hard to believe, but I’ve made it! I finished it on time. Of course, I’ve only spray-blocked it so it would be dry before we have to leave for the wedding tomorrow morning, but it’s done. … Continue reading
Urgent knitting
I have a very fancy wedding in about a week, and I need finish shawl before then, and I’m so not sure I’m going to make it… The yarn I got is this perfect, hand dyed 100% silk that just … Continue reading
Red evergreen
I got this lovely red lace yarn from my knitter friend and have been thinking for a long while what to do with it, and then I found this pattern, and I realized it was just perfect for a birthday … Continue reading