![My first knitted skirt! 😍 Those of you who are following @transkara can check out that account for more glamour shots. 😉
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The weaving-like effect is created using a technique called entrelac. Like many things in knitting, it *looks* really hard, and it can take some time to learn, but once you know it, it's actually quite lovely to knit.
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I found this pattern shortly after realizing, back in February, that as a consequence of my transition and my new clothing style, I could knit myself skirts. 😊 I loved the pattern so much I ordered its book IN NORWEGIAN and used Google Translate—which actually did a decent job! Ironically, the English version of the book was published like a month after I ordered my Norwegian copy 😅 Anyway, it has a ton of entrelac patterns I'm excited to knit in the coming years.
Pattern: "Silja" by @pinnedans
Yarn: @cascadeyarns 220 Superwash in Ruby
See my #Ravelry for more info.
#knitting #knitwear #skirt #entrelac #pencilskirt #transknitters #cascadeyarns #tweetphoto]()
My first knitted skirt! 😍 Those of you who are following @transkara can check out that account for more glamour shots. 😉 . The weaving-like effect is created using a technique called entrelac. Like many things in knitting, it *looks* really hard, and it can take some time to learn, but once you know it, it's actually quite lovely to knit. . I found this pattern shortly after realizing, back in February, that as a consequence of my transition and my new clothing style, I could knit myself skirts. 😊 I loved the pattern so much I ordered its book IN NORWEGIAN and used Google Translate—which actually did a decent job! Ironically, the English version of the book was published like a month after I ordered my Norwegian copy 😅 Anyway, it has a ton of entrelac patterns I'm excited to knit in the coming years. Pattern: "Silja" by @pinnedans Yarn: @cascadeyarns 220 Superwash in Ruby See my #Ravelry for more info. #knitting #knitwear #skirt #entrelac #pencilskirt #transknitters #cascadeyarns #tweetphoto ![Girls gotta have shawls!
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My knitting over the summer was lacklustre. Partly I didn't seem to be in the mood. Partly, I think I picked the wrong project. I started this shawl to use up some of my stash yarn. The end result is *beautiful*, and I decided to keep it for myself—my very first handknit shawl!
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But I didn't enjoy making it. And that's ok.
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Sometimes you'll pick patterns that don't excite you. It's not the pattern's fault. Sometimes you'll be knitting a shawl during a pandemic, and instead of feeling productive you'll just feel ... sad. I can't say for certain that if I'd been knitting a more enjoyable project I would have made more progress. All I know is that I was avoiding knitting instead of yearning for it, and that felt so weird.
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The act of knitting has always brought me joy and comfort, and so when it failed to do so for a few months this year, I didn't know what to do. I worried perhaps this feeling would be permanent. It seems silly to say that, but it's something I struggled with.
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I started this account to promote positivity with my knitting pics—to give you something good in your feed. Sometimes, though, it's worth acknowledging that even those of us with an abundance of positivity don't always have enough to go around.
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I have turned the corner. I have skirt pics coming your way soon, and many a project planned after that! But if the pandemic, or your patterns, have quashed the joy of knitting for you, for a time, it's ok. You're not alone.
Pattern: "Akemi" by Isabell Kraemer
Yarn: Regia in white, and James C. Brett Moonlight Sonata]()
Girls gotta have shawls! . My knitting over the summer was lacklustre. Partly I didn't seem to be in the mood. Partly, I think I picked the wrong project. I started this shawl to use up some of my stash yarn. The end result is *beautiful*, and I decided to keep it for myself—my very first handknit shawl! . But I didn't enjoy making it. And that's ok. . Sometimes you'll pick patterns that don't excite you. It's not the pattern's fault. Sometimes you'll be knitting a shawl during a pandemic, and instead of feeling productive you'll just feel ... sad. I can't say for certain that if I'd been knitting a more enjoyable project I would have made more progress. All I know is that I was avoiding knitting instead of yearning for it, and that felt so weird. . The act of knitting has always brought me joy and comfort, and so when it failed to do so for a few months this year, I didn't know what to do. I worried perhaps this feeling would be permanent. It seems silly to say that, but it's something I struggled with. . I started this account to promote positivity with my knitting pics—to give you something good in your feed. Sometimes, though, it's worth acknowledging that even those of us with an abundance of positivity don't always have enough to go around. . I have turned the corner. I have skirt pics coming your way soon, and many a project planned after that! But if the pandemic, or your patterns, have quashed the joy of knitting for you, for a time, it's ok. You're not alone. Pattern: "Akemi" by Isabell Kraemer Yarn: Regia in white, and James C. Brett Moonlight Sonata ![It's been a while since I posted, I know! I dragged my heels over the summer when it came to knitting ... I made a shawl (you'll see it soon!) but wasn't enthusiastic about the project.
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I actually finished this cozy and coaster back in MAY, but I was too lazy to block the coaster until now. 😑
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The yarn is handspun by my friend Carly—her *first* completed handspun ball! I posted a photo of it before! It's in the ace pride colours, and I've turned it into a cozy and a double-sided coaster.
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The cozy pattern is "Red hot coffee cozy" by @kikuknits. See my Ravelry for more info.
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I'm currently making a skirt for myself and then have many interesting projects in the queue, so look forward to many more photos as we head into winter!
#knitting #cozy #teapotcozy #acepride #asexualpride]()
It's been a while since I posted, I know! I dragged my heels over the summer when it came to knitting ... I made a shawl (you'll see it soon!) but wasn't enthusiastic about the project. . I actually finished this cozy and coaster back in MAY, but I was too lazy to block the coaster until now. 😑 . The yarn is handspun by my friend Carly—her *first* completed handspun ball! I posted a photo of it before! It's in the ace pride colours, and I've turned it into a cozy and a double-sided coaster. . The cozy pattern is "Red hot coffee cozy" by @kikuknits. See my Ravelry for more info. . I'm currently making a skirt for myself and then have many interesting projects in the queue, so look forward to many more photos as we head into winter! #knitting #cozy #teapotcozy #acepride #asexualpride ![Many of you know I write book reviews. In fact, I review every book I read and have done so for 12 years. Today I'm launching my own, personal book review site to make it easier for y'all to find, read, and share my reviews.
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➡️ Go to kara.reviews (no .com, no .ca) ⬅️ to see my site! My first newsletter issue will go out tomorrow evening, so subscribe to my newsletter now!
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➡️ Go to karababcock.ca ⬅️ to read my blog announcement with more details!]()
Many of you know I write book reviews. In fact, I review every book I read and have done so for 12 years. Today I'm launching my own, personal book review site to make it easier for y'all to find, read, and share my reviews. . ➡️ Go to kara.reviews (no .com, no .ca) ⬅️ to see my site! My first newsletter issue will go out tomorrow evening, so subscribe to my newsletter now! . ➡️ Go to karababcock.ca ⬅️ to read my blog announcement with more details! ![@shippykel asked me to make a spider toy similar to a character from a show her daughter loves! I really enjoy making stuffed animals. I particularly like stuffed animal patterns from @noknitsherlock because her patterns are so clear and usually let me knit on legs, which I'm all in favour of!
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Pattern: "Eeek! the Spider" by Susan Claudino-Aguilar
Yarn: @briggslittle Heritage in Pink, Purple, and Gold colourways
See my Ravelry for more details!
#knitting #amigurumi #stuffedanimals #spiders #tweetphoto #briggsandlittle]()
@shippykel asked me to make a spider toy similar to a character from a show her daughter loves! I really enjoy making stuffed animals. I particularly like stuffed animal patterns from @noknitsherlock because her patterns are so clear and usually let me knit on legs, which I'm all in favour of! . Pattern: "Eeek! the Spider" by Susan Claudino-Aguilar Yarn: @briggslittle Heritage in Pink, Purple, and Gold colourways See my Ravelry for more details! #knitting #amigurumi #stuffedanimals #spiders #tweetphoto #briggsandlittle ![One of my colleagues at the Lakehead Adult Education Centre retired at the end of the school year. A few years ago, when the rumblings of her retirement reached my ears, I started this gift for her. I managed to finish it this year, just in time. Deb loves doing sudoku puzzles and would often work on them during her break.
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The puzzles on this pillow are solvable! I improvised this pattern completely from scratch. It's fair isle, with i-cord around the edge to seam the two pieces together. I stuffed it with an 18" square polyester pillow form
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Yarn: Bernat white and Patons solids black.
See my Ravelry for more details!
#knitting #pillow #sudoku #gift #tweetphoto]()
One of my colleagues at the Lakehead Adult Education Centre retired at the end of the school year. A few years ago, when the rumblings of her retirement reached my ears, I started this gift for her. I managed to finish it this year, just in time. Deb loves doing sudoku puzzles and would often work on them during her break. . The puzzles on this pillow are solvable! I improvised this pattern completely from scratch. It's fair isle, with i-cord around the edge to seam the two pieces together. I stuffed it with an 18" square polyester pillow form . Yarn: Bernat white and Patons solids black. See my Ravelry for more details! #knitting #pillow #sudoku #gift #tweetphoto ![Exploring some slouchy beret patterns to cover up the ol' bald spot. 😅 Look for this one coming up again in a lighter colour and maybe a cotton or cotton/linen blend!
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Pattern: "Spring Beret" by Natalie Larson.
Yarn: @rowanyarns Tweed Aran
See my Ravelry for more info.
#knitting #hat #beret #rowanyarns]()
Exploring some slouchy beret patterns to cover up the ol' bald spot. 😅 Look for this one coming up again in a lighter colour and maybe a cotton or cotton/linen blend! . Pattern: "Spring Beret" by Natalie Larson. Yarn: @rowanyarns Tweed Aran See my Ravelry for more info. #knitting #hat #beret #rowanyarns ![Last week the inimitable @amanda_lino88 successfully defended her PhD.!
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I know you say you just want to forget about it now, Amanda, but such an achievement deserves a good gift. I've been sitting on this guy for a while, keeping him ready, keeping him secret. It was so worth it.
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You came over for our first physically-distances backyard visit since this pandemic began. We've kept up our weekly Doctor Who Sundays virtually, but I was so happy to spend time with you in person. And to present you with your PhD. panda, whom you named Doc. 😁
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The look on your face when I present you with something you didn't know you wanted ... priceless.
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Pattern: "Bao Bao the Panda" by Cindy Pilon
Yarn: @rowanyarns Super Fine Merino DK in black and white, and @iceyarn Techno eyelash yarn in back and white
See my Ravelry for more information.
#panda #knitting #stuffedanimals #friendshipismagic #doctorwhosundaysarethebest]()
Last week the inimitable @amanda_lino88 successfully defended her PhD.! . I know you say you just want to forget about it now, Amanda, but such an achievement deserves a good gift. I've been sitting on this guy for a while, keeping him ready, keeping him secret. It was so worth it. . You came over for our first physically-distances backyard visit since this pandemic began. We've kept up our weekly Doctor Who Sundays virtually, but I was so happy to spend time with you in person. And to present you with your PhD. panda, whom you named Doc. 😁 . The look on your face when I present you with something you didn't know you wanted ... priceless. . Pattern: "Bao Bao the Panda" by Cindy Pilon Yarn: @rowanyarns Super Fine Merino DK in black and white, and @iceyarn Techno eyelash yarn in back and white See my Ravelry for more information. #panda #knitting #stuffedanimals #friendshipismagic #doctorwhosundaysarethebest ![I-cord piping to join the two sides of a pillow
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I-cord piping to join the two sides of a pillow #icord #pillow #knittingwip
