Knitting Dragonflies

I was rereading the DomiKNITtrix book the other day. (by Jennifer Stafford, also see DomiKNITtrix website ) She does have a number of free patterns available, as well as patterns to purchase. One of my favorite tricks she has is her technique for knitting the gauge. She suggests buying only one skein of the yarn you are considering for a project, now I don’t have that much self control. But it sounds like a great idea. Use the needle size recommended, or the size you think will give you gauge (I am a very loose knitter and usually go down two sizes). Cast on the number of stitches that the yarn label recommends for 4 inches square, plus add a few stitches. Knit garter for 3 to 4 rows,  now knit the stitch that will comprise the majority of your pattern, (lets say that is stockinette stitch). Knit in the pattern stitch for an inch or two, now switch to stockinette stitch, (if you are not already using that stitch) and in the middle of the swatch knit the corresponding number o

I have been down and out lately, I took a trip off a platform, and landed on the stairs and kept going. I have my mother to thank for her strong bones, even when she was under 100 lbs and ill, she never broke a bone. So no broken bones, but crutches and lots of ouchies. I can sit for a short while in a chair now, but besides feeling like I was drug behind a train, I’m having spinning withdrawal! I haven’t been able to knit much, but I can knit dish cloths! So everyone I know will be getting one when I return to life. I took a trip to the doctor yesterday and discovered that the leaves on all of the trees came out, while I was hibernating. I’m starting on my sock again, since I’m decreasing my pain meds, and am hoping to be able to finish that. Pattern: Kumara Bed Socks Yarn: My own dyed yarn, Turn it Down a Notch  , Spicy Mama Colorway Take care, and get your knitting needles out!

My astrological sign is Libra. Libra, also known as "The Scales" or "Balance", is the only symbol of the zodiac that is represented by an inanimate object, rather than an animal or human. As a Libra I like everything, just so, with my niddy noddy, I can quickly determine the yardage of spinning I have done and have a better idea of what I can knit with it. Before the N-N, I was flying by the seat of my pants. My new PVC niddy noddy is the perfect balance of function and affordability. The plans were given to me by my ravelry girlfriend, Dana. PVC niddy noddy plans , also see the valuable “notes” in FiberFools blog about the dimensions, and resulting yardage. For less than 4.00 I have a great tool to quickly measure my yarn! You can have the guy at Home Depot, etc cut it for you! The yarn that is pictured on the niddy noddy is some that Dragonfly Soars sent to me, it spun up beautiful and very fine. I decided to autowrap it with some Sulky thread. S