The Daily Purl

thedailypurl — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:42:07 +0000

Trying on a new pair of socks before I weave in the ends. I used the same yarn for my favorite pair of leg warmers (different colorway).

Do you knit socks? If not, I think you should. It’s so satisfying to knit a pair of perfect fitting socks. (Even if they are small like these which can be finished in a few days.) This book has always been very helpful…

thedailypurl — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:20:02 +0000

….fun to play at the end…..

thedailypurl — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:04:40 +0000

cream hand spun

and at the loom

thedailypurl — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:34:59 +0000

threading the heddles

My favorite part of the process. These bundles are tied looser than the last time I used this material. Threading with sticky, slightly stiff threads. Knowing how to work with them and not against them. Also reflective of my state as I work. A bit more comfortable and free (while still maintaining order during set up).

thedailypurl — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:01:16 +0000

Sitting on my lap, playing with fabric, stitches and cotton stuffing.

Sock I am knitting very slowly.

thedailypurl — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:46:54 +0000

From the weekend.

thedailypurl — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:33:44 +0000

summer weaving……..working on a rug

linen dress

linen warp

C Sathal on my wrist (love her work…and the package it came in was so beautiful too)

cones of wool rug yarn (she was there….I let her play…the huge cones of wool don’t mind)

thedailypurl — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:32:25 +0000

Cotton warp

Used ribbon (wrapped around items I bought from here and here) as possible weft

thedailypurl — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:30:17 +0000

Pink Socks (No. 1)

Yarn: 1 skein of Koigu No. 1150 (and a bit of No. 2390)

Needles: 2.75 mm dpns

Cast on 40 sts.

French Heel and Round Toe (see Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush)

Size: Toddler Shoe Size 8

Bright pink hand knit socks stacked on top of what I think are the cutest pair of shorts in her closet (a gift from her aunt).

I love knitting with Koigu and have a few more new colorful skeins headed my way…. straight to the needles, I think.

thedailypurl — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:16:35 +0000

The cabinet that stores my knitting yarn, fabric and notions.

The key … and my studio and loom in the background.