Author: Laura

  • it’s a miracle!

    I just Eucalan-d and laid out to block a whole bunch of Christmas stuff, plus my ribby. I soaked everything for a good long time (>30 minutes) in the machine with quite a bit of Eucalan, a few teaspons at least. When I took out my ribby, I was AMAZED. I mean, I know the power of Eucalan – I can wear my Manos legwarmers because of it. But still, I was ASTONISHED at how soft it was! And all my other stuff is uber-soft now too. The Patons Classic, especially. I just had to share.

    In other news, I feel so guilty for not doing any schoolwork yesterday or today. I WILL study after I get home from SnB tonight. Pinky-swear.

    …I’ll put up some pictures later, too.

  • le tired

    Thanks for the nice comments on the ribby! It really needs a wash/block, though – it’s a wee bit itchy. Speaking of which, maybe I’ll do some Eucalan and and blocking tomorrow. It’s so much nicer when I can spin the water out of the machine, thereby getting more water out of the pieces and allowing them to dry faster.

    Oh, and you know that sari silk scarf? I finished it yesterday – no biggie, because it’s only about 3 inches in width, but really, really long. I had to do the bindoff twice, which took an hour (!?) because the first time it was too tight. And I started my dad’s scarf, which will be LAST CHRISTMAS PRESENT SCARF! Thank goodness. Unless….I decide to make my grandmother a scarf. I hadn’t thought about that. What do grandmothers like?

    I’ll put up some pictures tomorrow, when I can take them in natural light. Wow, I guess I’ve got a lot of stuff to do tomorrow, huh? Better get crackin’ on some book readin’.

  • I should be working

    Instead I’m taking photos! Whee!

    More detail shots:



    Cabled Ribby Cardigan
    Yarn: Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed, Enamel, 10 skeins
    Needles: Denise US9 and US 10.5
    Pattern: inspired by the ChicKnits 2x2x3x1, original version
    Started: November 8, 2004
    Finished: November 29, 2004

    I didn’t start my dad’s scarf. Instead I cast one for a sari silk/random black striped scarf for my cousin.

    I’m going to use a couple of different yarns for black stripes, probably – one, because I don’t have enough silk for the whole scarf (I don’t think) and two, to sort of tone down the whole thing. I’m not actually that sure if she’s into…colour, but who wouldn’t love the sari silk??

    And one last shot which I like quite a lot, of the verrrry beginning (I haven’t finished casting on!) of the cotton capelet for my mom.