I liked knitting the little Mouche & Friends bunny so much that I bought the author’s book. I chose the ebook version, so I could print off a paper copy of the pattern I am working on. There are many ways to follow a knitting pattern and keep track of where you are, but IContinue reading “Agi the Sheep”
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Toolara Cardigan
I found a sweater pattern that would be good for practicing with my flat machine machine. The instructions are for the specific machine I have, the Silver Reed LK150. It looked cozy and practical. I thought this would be “easy” because it was all knitted on the machine, with no hand knitted parts as onContinue reading “Toolara Cardigan”
Sock Machine Studies
I have made dozens of pairs of wool socks with my circular sock machine in the last year and a half. I do not need to look at any instructions or notes any more, and usually I do not make any mistakes (knock on wood). Lately I have been cranking socks with some different fibers,Continue reading “Sock Machine Studies”
Machine Knit Hat
My flatbed knitting machine was packed away in the box from the end of December until June. It is way too big to use in our fifth wheel trailer during the winter in Arizona, and I was busy with other projects and activities for several months after we got back home to Minnesota in theContinue reading “Machine Knit Hat”
Cabin Work Weekend 2026
Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes, where many families have a cabin. Going “up to the lake” or “up north” is a common summer activity. My mother’s extended family has a cabin was built in 1923 that has been used and loved by multiple generations. When my mom was growing up, they spent theContinue reading “Cabin Work Weekend 2026”
Novus Knit Pouch
In December I was looking for knitting projects to work on in Arizona over the winter. The Novus Knit Pouch by Laura Nelkin looked like a fun and portable project involving some new techniques, resulting in a 3-D functional item with no seaming or picking up of stitches. The pattern called for some cotton andContinue reading “Novus Knit Pouch”
Colorwork Sweater
I used to wear sweaters to work all winter in Minnesota. Since I retired, moved to a rural area, went through the pandemic, and have been spending three months of winter in Arizona, I hardly ever wear a sweater (or make up, haha). In cooler weather, I usually wear a sweatshirt or a polar fleeceContinue reading “Colorwork Sweater”
Sock Machine Experiments
After owning my Erlbacher Circular Sock Machine (CSM) for more than a year, I am comfortable knitting a basic sock without looking at any instructions. I have cranked quite a few pairs of socks for myself and for others. Following is a photo of seven pairs I made for myself . Over the fall andContinue reading “Sock Machine Experiments”
Baby Yoga Pants
I am always looking for a knitting pattern that is not too complicated, not too big, and that someone will actually use or wear. I can figure out complicated, but I prefer projects that do not take forever to finish, and that I can do while watching TV. The teacher of the machine knitting classContinue reading “Baby Yoga Pants”
Melt the ICE
The colorwork sweater I am making is on hold while I knit a couple of red hats. Needle & Skein, a local yarn shop in the Twin Cities, advertised a knitting pattern for a red hat, similar to red protest hats made during the Nazi occupation in Norway. All proceeds from sale of the patternContinue reading “Melt the ICE”
