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Helix, the reknit

I frogged my first attempt all the way back. The test fit SUCKED. Totally. The shoulders were too pointy. In the first round of knitting I got the neckline totally done and realized it would look SO...

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It’s another NO

Yeah, this is not working. The helix bottom is brilliant and deserves a much better top than this. I realized that (or finally accepted that) when I got the helix bit done and couldn’t figure out what...

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New Helix Top

I’m trying something different for the top of helix. I’m still doing a sunset but . . . different. I’m not a fan of repeating stuff. I don’t learn new stuff that way other than been there, done that....

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Helix reworked

I’m liking this . . . a lot. I keep wanting to pet it which is a really good sign. Having the back and sleeve caps being different than the yoke is really pleasing. From here success is what I do next....

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Helix Sunset

This was a tough one. I tried a lot of things that didn’t make me happy before hitting on something that worked for me. Here are the attempts with comments on why they failed to pass muster. This was...

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Better Banner Update

The finished cuff! I’ve been working semi-diligently on Better Banner. I went through a spate of problems with my neck while working the intarsia on the first sleeve which shunted me off to less...

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Not a Helix

A friend said my helix sweaters would be better if the stripes were vertical. Anyone who knits helix knows it works because it’s knit in a spiral. The bottom of the sweater in vertical stripes can’t be...

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Better Banner Is Done!

Woot! Overall I’m pretty pleased. It’s not perfect but it’s close enough. I love the neck, love the shoulders. This was knit in conti-rag. I’m hoping it’s long enough.

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New Treat!

It’s hard to come up with a treat that works for me. I’ve got a new one I think is going to work. 1 egg, 1 tbsp coconut flour, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/3 cup Rebel Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Mix, dump...

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Chicken Something

Some days I just can’t. Today is a fish day. I’m hurting so bad I am medicating/staying distracting/using the hot tub – turned up to 11. If you don’t know what “turned up to 11″ means just move on. So,...

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