Archive for the Machine Knitting Category

Day 354 – December 20 – Some Assembly Required

December 20, 2011

The sweater bits are off the machine, two sleeves, the front and back.  Garter stitch has started on the front and looks to be a constant companion for the near term. But there is hope.  If nothing else she’ll get a box with a hat (completed) and sweater pieces. Plan is knit the yokes, join [… Read More]

Day 353 – December 19 – Too Cocky

December 19, 2011

The sweater front was successfully knit last night and taken off the needles on waste yarn so I could HK the garter stitch yoke.  Before anyone asks me, yes I do have a garter bar, but the yoke is garter, increased and short rows all at the same time, and its 126 stitches across. And [… Read More]