February Addition

This month I taught myself two new stitches. The first is this basket weave stitch. It's really plushy and makes for a great blanket texture. The yarn I used for this is a cashmere blend and SO soft! I'm really pleased I purchased it.


The second section I created this month is what's called a V stitch. I made it too tight so it ruffles a little bit but I like the little eyelet design that it created and think it looks lacy while adding a little bit of a delicate touch. It's the same kind of yarn as the baby yellow above, just in a moss color so it's very soft as well.

Clover's Corn Sweater

A new snuggly sweater for my chilly little mutt. She's appreciative enjoying the fruits of my labor as it's in the 20's outside and everything is icy. I found this super-soft yarn made with a cotton/corn blend that I love so much I might add it to a section of the afghan I'm making this year. Will post more on that later. The last sweater I made for her was a little bulky and my first attempt at a dog-sized frock. This one I'm proud of. It didn't take me long and the stitches were really even, not to mention it fits her very well!


As far as detail, there's a little shell edging along the bottom of it but other than that it's fairly plain. I'm getting more comfortable with little design elements so I look forward to creating more unique details.

Snuggle Slippers

These were extra-fun to make! I used two strands of yarn at a time to make them thick and hold their shape. The base was made with black and brown yarn while the sides and top were made with light purple and green. I want to work on variations of these to make a ballet slipper design and maybe even try mary janes with a little buckle.