Handwork and The Craft

Finishing Up The Scarf

I am hoping today to finish up this twilled scarf -- the first project of several lined up on my loom in many years. It was a re-learning experience and while I really like it, there was much to learn from it's making. Handwork is always about refining skills, each project a lesson in how things are made -- and then made well. My salvages are not as I would want them, but next time, they will be tidier. I worked in simple colours this time, but next time will be bolder, more confident. I do not assume perfection -- that would be folly and to worry about such would keep me from doing more work -- but it will get easier, more confident, and more I hope adventurous. 

A Knitted Heart for a Happy Valentine's Day

Sock Two: Love the Self Striping

Here's the start of sock two -- this time I am going great guns with the magic loop technique, though still haven't figured out how to get both socks on the same needle -- oh youtube, help me out please. Love the colors of this subtle self striping. And at least this time, they will both be the same size!