you know you want to

You know you want to watch me do this. No matter how many times it’s been done before, it’s a trip to watch. (For the video, jump to the last page.)
The first thing I did when I finished knitting the baby surprise was to fold it up and then determine which side the button placket [...]

green bean

This is for a new green bean of some friends of mine. He’s around 12 weeks old. I think he’ll like it, even if it is 100% wool.
Pattern: Easy Raglan by Elizabeth Mills
Size Made: Age 2
Yarn: Araucania Nature Wool
Yarn Source: Knitter’s Palette Yarn Shop
Needles: US Size 5 and 7
Start Date: Approximately June 15, 2007
Finish Date: [...]

design rules for sleeves?

I had a brain fart last night. Thank goodness for the net. My instructions for an Easy Raglan baby sweater, say “Work straight until sleeve measures 7″ or desired length to cuff, ending with a purl row.” Without the usual statement of from underarm to cuff, I was utterly confused. Obviously I don’t knit much [...]