Author: aetrembs
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Emily Cardigan—Work in Progress
In my last post I mentioned that I had put the Regina socks on hold partially because I was annoyed with how the colour was working up, but also because I had my sights set on a new cardigan. I really enjoy having a sweater or cardigan project on the go and tend to do…
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Regina Socks
Over the last little while I’ve been busy with a few different projects. Just before Christmas I whipped up another Oxbow cardigan for my niece to match the one I made for my daughter in the fall. After that, I patched up my Dad’s favourite merino wool hat he had gotten over 30 years ago…
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My Favourite Pair of Socks
Whether they’re handmade or not, finding the perfect pair of socks is one of those simple pleasures in life. Living in a cold climate, there is a time of year where cozy comfy socks is essential, and if they look great, wash well and you made them yourself—well that’s a total bonus. I came across…
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Project Share – Pink Fizz
While I’m working on another toddler sized Oxbow Cardigan for my niece I thought I would share a project I recently finished. This Pink Fizz sweater by Andrea Mowry was the most challenging pattern I’ve worked on but it came out better than I could imagine and I love to wear it. I started this…
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Oxbow Cardigan – Completed!
And just like that, the Oxbow Cardigan for my 18 month old daughter is complete! This was one of the fastest projects I’ve done and I’m really happy with the results. I still have quite a bit of yarn to use up so I’m planning to make a second one for my 2 year old…
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Oxbow Cardigan – Work in Progress
Now that I’ve introduced myself just a bit, let’s talk about my current WIP, the Oxbow Cardigan by Andrea Mowry. Once I start sharing my past projects you will see I’m a bit fan of her patterns. I think this is the 6th pattern of hers that I’ve actually completed and I’ve purchased another 4…
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Hi!
Welcome to In the Loop Knits, a blog where I’d like to share projects new and old, progress and thoughts about knitting and perhaps more. I’m Alix, a mother of an 18 month old girl, graphic designer, gardener and self-taught knitter. I have a lot to learn but over the last 10 years I have…
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