Sweet Purls | Knitting, spinning, cross stitch
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Hi! I am Monica. This blog is posted from the hot and sunny south of the United States where I moved many years ago from my native beautiful island of Puerto Rico. This is a journal of my knitting, spinning, crochet, and cross-stitching projects.
Sweet Purls | Knitting, spinning, cross stitch
7M ago
This full-coverage project was enjoyable to stitch, and the framing a total (successful) adventure. The beachy scene takes me home to my beautiful hometown island. StitchingTwo factors made this a quick and easy project: 1) my stitching method, and 2) the fact that I cropped the original design. I stitched with one color at a ..read more
Sweet Purls | Knitting, spinning, cross stitch
7M ago
Autumn weather, where are you? Winter, are you ready to go next? I cannot wait until it is cold enough to wear my new bulky mittens. The paid for pattern, designed by Laura Chau, is simple and can be done quickly. These mitts would make for a nice last minute gift. They could also work ..read more
Sweet Purls | Knitting, spinning, cross stitch
8M ago
It is that time of the year to pull and work on some of my oldest knitting projects. I had been adding stitches to a blanket that I started at the beginning of 2022. The “Color Explosion Throw” is a pattern designed by Cecilia Campochiaro. It was published on Modern Daily Knitting Fields Guide number ..read more
Sweet Purls | Knitting, spinning, cross stitch
8M ago
“Erika” is the first pattern I completed from the “52 Weeks of Socks” book. This project was enjoyable once I figured out the best needles for it. I cast on with bamboo double pointed needles (DPNs) but realized their bluntness made it impossible to knit some decreases. Then, I switched to Knitters Pride Zing DPNs ..read more
Sweet Purls | Knitting, spinning, cross stitch
9M ago
As temperatures reach obscene high numbers in the south of the United States, I dream about spending every minute immersed in the sea. Visualization is a thing; teal is the theme. There is not much progress on the “Less Slumber, More Party” hat, but I am pleased with the knitting so far. The yarn is ..read more
Sweet Purls | Knitting, spinning, cross stitch
9M ago
“Intersections” is a sock pattern beautifully written by Marceline Smith (a.k.a heybrownberry). The one modification I made was to go down in needle size. I do not own the recommended ones. Instead, I went with circulars in US 1 (2.25 mm). The fabric is tight; the fit is perfect. As a side note, I did ..read more
Sweet Purls | Knitting, spinning, cross stitch
9M ago
Last week, I got sick and took an unplanned break from knitting. Keeping up with gauge was out of my possibilities. Cross stitch provided the perfect therapy. It required some thought but not as much as the sock I intended to cast on next. The “Seaside” chart, designed by Durene Jones, is from issue no.33 ..read more
Sweet Purls | Knitting, spinning, cross stitch
9M ago
I finished another pair of socks from the book “52 Weeks of Socks“. This pattern is elegant and features a lovely texture. But, the knitting is monotonous. To spice up the project, I followed the instructions of another pattern that places the gusset increases at the bottom of the foot. Said pattern is “Toe-Up Socks ..read more
Sweet Purls | Knitting, spinning, cross stitch
10M ago
This is my fifth completed project from the book “52 Weeks of Socks” by Laine but the first that I show here. I will do the other four pairs justice with a photo shoot soon. I do think completing these socks has improved my knitting skills. I now read my stitches (and mistakes) with confidence ..read more
Sweet Purls | Knitting, spinning, cross stitch
10M ago
My sea legs and knitting objects are home after a lovely vacation sailing around the Caribbean. I still feel the ship moving. Knitting helps me settle and relax. I finished the pair of socks I had in progress. They are surviving the heat wave with an Eucalan “spa” session. I cast on the “Camilla” shawl ..read more