Two completely unrelated tidbits to share today. The first is a new hooded cardigan project, using beautiful Tibetan yak yarn that I've been saving since January. The pattern is by Mon Petit Violin. PHOTOS: Cardigan yoke is finished; now on to the rest. I'm using DK-weight 100% yak yarn in lavender, and a 4.5mm hook.… Continue reading New WIP with yak yarn; Forest mushrooms
Tag: yarn
Riot granny scarf debut + free pattern link
The finishing touches have been added to my granny square scarf, a free pattern by Wool Thread Paint, made with King Cole Riot yarn in shade "Waterways." The pattern was fast-moving and the frequent color changes made it fun to work on. I used a 4mm hook throughout, and it took just under three skeins… Continue reading Riot granny scarf debut + free pattern link
Current WIPs and summer projects
Summer is finally starting for me, and I will be staying in Korea for the foreseeable future. That means I'll have a chance to visit some of my favorite cities (Busan, Seoul), as well as take a short trip to the historic city of Andong, a plan that I had to abandon last year. At… Continue reading Current WIPs and summer projects
Moon-shaped shawl
This jade green shawl took me only two days to crank out. The yarn is Debbie Bliss Sita, a breeze to work with, and the pattern is simple. I'm so used to working with tiny yarn, hooks, and complicated patterns that take ages, so this was a nice break. For this one, I used a… Continue reading Moon-shaped shawl
Old and new crochet WIPs with flower motifs
I like to crochet small-sized motifs during the hot summer months. One of my lingering projects (almost 2 years!) is a huge blanket made of octagonal and square motifs, which have a wonderful texture reminiscent of matelassé. At this writing, I have almost all the squares finished, and seven more octagons to go; after that,… Continue reading Old and new crochet WIPs with flower motifs
Yarn swift and ball winder in action
I've unboxed and tried out one of my early birthday presents - a yarn swift and ball winder sent from the United States. Believe it or not, I've been balling up yarn the old-fashioned way for years, and I recently thought it was high time I joined the 20th century (give me more time to… Continue reading Yarn swift and ball winder in action
Sakura mandala cushion is finished, plus assorted WIPs
What a blast it was to make the Sakura Mandala cushion cover! I made two mandalas with Scheepjes Softfun yarn and a 3.50mm hook, and sewed them together for the cover. Part of the fun was the 24 pompoms that encircle it - justifying my very smart purchase of Clover pompom makers, which I'm now… Continue reading Sakura mandala cushion is finished, plus assorted WIPs
Fedde Stole is finished! Plus: pompom prep
I am beyond delighted to have finally finished the Fedde stole, one of my "Covid projects" that has taken slow fashion to a new level. And I mean, sloowww... this one took me about 10 months from start to finish. Granted, I have tons of other projects going as well as a day job, but… Continue reading Fedde Stole is finished! Plus: pompom prep
Finished Noro shawl with tassels
A quick check-in to share my latest shawl, using Noro Shinryoku wool/silk blend yarn and a 6mm hook. I was able to use almost three full skeins, including three "chonky" tassels that add weight and balance to this simple article. I'd like to share the pattern here in my blog, when I have time to… Continue reading Finished Noro shawl with tassels
New WIPs + ash reshteh recipe
Just a quick update to share a few things I'm managing to fit in during my uni's mid-term week. Sometimes I cook a big pot of soup before I know I'm going to be busy for a few days. This time, I made ash reshteh, which is an Iranian noodle soup that is often eaten… Continue reading New WIPs + ash reshteh recipe
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