Just a quick post to prove I am still here and still knitting. Unfortunately I do not have any pictures to share of current projects at the moment, but I would like to get back to posting here on a regular basis, soon!
Wish me luck!
Friday, September 04, 2015
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Well, then!
Wow! It's been a while since I've posted here. I need to upload some photos of projects I have worked on over the past couple of years (because I haven't stopped knitting!)
I do have one new photo ready-what was supposed to be a nice relaxing evening of knitting and working on my first Knit-A-Long project, turned out to be a frustrating mess! ;)
Normally I don't re-wind my yard into balls-I usually just pull from the skein. However, occasionally I have issues finding the second end of the yarn. Sometimes it's an easy fix. Sometimes, as this photo illustrates, it's not such an easy fix. I think this is going to take some time to sort out...
I do have one new photo ready-what was supposed to be a nice relaxing evening of knitting and working on my first Knit-A-Long project, turned out to be a frustrating mess! ;)
Normally I don't re-wind my yard into balls-I usually just pull from the skein. However, occasionally I have issues finding the second end of the yarn. Sometimes it's an easy fix. Sometimes, as this photo illustrates, it's not such an easy fix. I think this is going to take some time to sort out...
Monday, June 25, 2012
Stephen's Blanket and Seattle Fingerless Gloves
Well, it's long over due, but I'm finally getting around to posting some pictures of some projects I was working on in 2011!! First up, Stephen's Baby Blanket!!!
The last picture I posted was of the completed squares-on the off chance that Brigitte might see, I didn't want to post any pics of the completed blanket before I gave it to her!
First I sewed the squares into rows:
Here's the blanket with a little friend ;)
Another project I worked on last fall was a pair of fingerless gloves. When I walk to work my hands may be cold early in the morning, but about halfway to work they will get overheated so I'll remove my gloves, then the get chapped (ouch!) The fingerless gloves are perfect-they keep my hands just warm enough and prevent them from getting chapped.
So I was looking for a pattern for fingerless gloves that could be knitting on straight needles (although I really need to get over my fear of knitting with dpns. ;) ). I found this pattern for Seattle Fingerless Gloves-they are perfect! (I have to dig up the link and post it in my next post, which hopefully will not be 9 months from now. ;) ).
The yarn I used was Boku from Plymouth yarns. The color on the tag simply says #2, but I'm sure there is a name for it somewhere... Anyhoo, I picked this color because it reminded me of the wonderful multitude of colors as the leaves change in the fall. :)
Here are a couple of pictures with some color detail:
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| Aren't they pretty? :) |
I started working on a light scarf to go with the gloves, but alas, it has fallen into the UFO basket (at least for now!)
For the beginning of 2012 I worked on headbands for our library's Relay for Life team, a pair of socks, two more pairs of fingerless gloves (using a different pattern), and a couple of washcloths for a friend of mine who was traveling to Africa and was creating some care packages to give away (details and pics coming soon!)
Of the projects I started in '12, I've finished the headbands, one pair of fingerless gloves (for Good Friday-more on that later!), and the washcloths. Ahhh, I do love UFOs! ;)
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Wraps and babies-baby wraps?
Ahhhh, my poor, poor little neglected knitting blog. Someday I will truly post more on a regular basis. Alas, 2011 was not the year to do that!
Actually, I was looking at my goals for 2011 post, and, well-yeah. Haven't even begun to try to organize my stash, I don't think I finished any UFOs lately. Eh, it's only September, right? ;)
This year has not been a total waste craft-wise. I did sew a purse and make a Steampunk Elephant pin (which I need to post on Wandering. I've also been working on several different projects this year.
Here's an updated pic of the Rainbow Wrap I started in 2010, using Jo-Ann's Rainbow Boucle yarn:
I don't know why I continue to try to work with boucle yarn-it's difficult to work with-thin and tangley. Yet I keep trying! I've already put one boucle project on hold-I'm determined to finish this one!
In March and April (actually, I may have started as early as February this year), I worked on headbands for our Relay for Life team at CWRU. I thought I had some pictures uploaded, but apparently not-will have to get some!!
This summer I have been working on a baby blanket for Persephone! She is due towards the end of this month. So far I am 1-1 on finishing baby blankets before the little tots are born. I finished Mal's baby blanket a mere hour before she was born-and poor Bella-her's is not finished yet!! As with the Rainbow Wrap, I am determined to finish that blanket-even if it has to be a babydoll blanket. ;) As long as Perseph's little one decides not to come early, I should be okay. This time I picked a simpler pattern to work on-a blanket which has 81 3 inch knitted squares, like so:
(square knitted in Lamb)
The yarn is Lion Brand's Vanna's Choice Baby:
It may be a simple blanket, but it is being knitted with love, and, as an added bonus-part of the proceeds from the purchase of this yarn is donated to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, which I think is really awesome. :)
I have finally finished the squares:
(Colors from top to bottom are Sweat Pea; Duckie; Goldfish; Bluebell; Pink Poodle; and Lamb)
I'm currently working on sewing the squares into strips, then sewing the strips together. Since my squars are not perfect 3x3 squares, I may end up crocheting a border around the blanket, to make it look more even. In any case, I did not need all the required yarn at all-in fact, when the pattern called for 2 skeins, I ended up only using one. I'll have some more yarn to add to my stash (which I really must organize, LOL).
(and no, I am not posting a pic of the completed blanket until I give it to Persephone!) ;)
Actually, I was looking at my goals for 2011 post, and, well-yeah. Haven't even begun to try to organize my stash, I don't think I finished any UFOs lately. Eh, it's only September, right? ;)
This year has not been a total waste craft-wise. I did sew a purse and make a Steampunk Elephant pin (which I need to post on Wandering. I've also been working on several different projects this year.
Here's an updated pic of the Rainbow Wrap I started in 2010, using Jo-Ann's Rainbow Boucle yarn:
I don't know why I continue to try to work with boucle yarn-it's difficult to work with-thin and tangley. Yet I keep trying! I've already put one boucle project on hold-I'm determined to finish this one!
In March and April (actually, I may have started as early as February this year), I worked on headbands for our Relay for Life team at CWRU. I thought I had some pictures uploaded, but apparently not-will have to get some!!
This summer I have been working on a baby blanket for Persephone! She is due towards the end of this month. So far I am 1-1 on finishing baby blankets before the little tots are born. I finished Mal's baby blanket a mere hour before she was born-and poor Bella-her's is not finished yet!! As with the Rainbow Wrap, I am determined to finish that blanket-even if it has to be a babydoll blanket. ;) As long as Perseph's little one decides not to come early, I should be okay. This time I picked a simpler pattern to work on-a blanket which has 81 3 inch knitted squares, like so:
(square knitted in Lamb)
The yarn is Lion Brand's Vanna's Choice Baby:
It may be a simple blanket, but it is being knitted with love, and, as an added bonus-part of the proceeds from the purchase of this yarn is donated to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, which I think is really awesome. :)
I have finally finished the squares:
(Colors from top to bottom are Sweat Pea; Duckie; Goldfish; Bluebell; Pink Poodle; and Lamb)
I'm currently working on sewing the squares into strips, then sewing the strips together. Since my squars are not perfect 3x3 squares, I may end up crocheting a border around the blanket, to make it look more even. In any case, I did not need all the required yarn at all-in fact, when the pattern called for 2 skeins, I ended up only using one. I'll have some more yarn to add to my stash (which I really must organize, LOL).
(and no, I am not posting a pic of the completed blanket until I give it to Persephone!) ;)
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Bleeding the Green and Gold: Super Bowl XLV Hat &Scarf
Okay, so not being a native of Green Bay (or Wisconsin for that matter), maybe I don't have the right to say I bleed green&gold. However, The Green Bay Packers have been the team that I have rooted for for as long as I have been a football fan (much to the dismay of my Viking-lovin' sister). :) Was I excited when they made it to the Super Bowl? Heck, ya!
I decided in honor of the occasion, I would make a hat and scarf in Green Bay colors (very practical for when my dream of seeing a game at Lambeau Field comes true. ;)) Since I loved the Ribbed Earflap Hat pattern so much, I decided to use it again for this project.
First I checked out Lion Brand's yarn to see if they had colors in their Wool-Ease Thick &Quick line that would work out...I thought Cilantro and Citron would work well. Unfortunately, when I went to JoAnn's, the only color they had in stock was the Cilantro, and I felt Butterscotch was too orange. Not to be outdone, I wandered around the store to see if I could find the equivalent (or another display, as the T&Q was on sale). Instead, I came across Lion Brand's Hometown USA, a 100% acrylic super-bulky weight yarn. Picked up a bright yellow skein labeled 'Pittsburgh Yellow'. I hesitated a bit-was it right to make a hat for the BIG game in a color named after the opponent? Then I spotted these shiny green skeins near the bottom of the rack. Picked one up and discovered it was called 'Green Bay'. No. Freakin'. Way.
This was just too perfect.
Casting all doubts aside, I purchased the yarn. Even the cashier appreciated the irony of it all. :-D (of course I purchased more green-it needed to be the dominant color!)
To adjust, I simply started knitting in yellow, then switched to green when I had knitted enough to make the brim:
(click to embiggen, if you like. :) )
I made the ear flaps green as well, but added a strand of yellow for the braid:
Of course, the pom-pom was yellow, with a hint of green:
(isn't it cute?)
Put it all together: Ta-daa!
I made the scarf out of the yarn I didn't need for the hat. I made a guess and divided the yellow into two smaller balls. The plan was to knit a k2, p2 rib-2 rows green then 2 rows yellow for one end, then knit the rib in green for a bit, then switch back to green and yellow stripes. I almost had enough yarn for 8 yellow stripes on both ends! (the last stripe of yellow is only one row).
The results weren't too bad:
(I like it!)
Some details:
Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown USA: #130 Green Bay, #135 Pittsburgh Yellow
Needles: Size 13 (14" straight for hat, 10" straight for scarf)
Hat start date: 01/29/2011
Finished: 02/01/2011
Scarf start date: 02/01/2011
Finished: 02/03/2011
And just because I think it's cute:
(Krismutt, Fashion model extraordinaire :)
I'm also linking to this for the first time:
Super Bowl XLV in a word: AWESOME!!!
Go, Pack, go!
I decided in honor of the occasion, I would make a hat and scarf in Green Bay colors (very practical for when my dream of seeing a game at Lambeau Field comes true. ;)) Since I loved the Ribbed Earflap Hat pattern so much, I decided to use it again for this project.
First I checked out Lion Brand's yarn to see if they had colors in their Wool-Ease Thick &Quick line that would work out...I thought Cilantro and Citron would work well. Unfortunately, when I went to JoAnn's, the only color they had in stock was the Cilantro, and I felt Butterscotch was too orange. Not to be outdone, I wandered around the store to see if I could find the equivalent (or another display, as the T&Q was on sale). Instead, I came across Lion Brand's Hometown USA, a 100% acrylic super-bulky weight yarn. Picked up a bright yellow skein labeled 'Pittsburgh Yellow'. I hesitated a bit-was it right to make a hat for the BIG game in a color named after the opponent? Then I spotted these shiny green skeins near the bottom of the rack. Picked one up and discovered it was called 'Green Bay'. No. Freakin'. Way.
This was just too perfect.
Casting all doubts aside, I purchased the yarn. Even the cashier appreciated the irony of it all. :-D (of course I purchased more green-it needed to be the dominant color!)
To adjust, I simply started knitting in yellow, then switched to green when I had knitted enough to make the brim:
(click to embiggen, if you like. :) )
I made the ear flaps green as well, but added a strand of yellow for the braid:
Of course, the pom-pom was yellow, with a hint of green:
(isn't it cute?)
Put it all together: Ta-daa!
I made the scarf out of the yarn I didn't need for the hat. I made a guess and divided the yellow into two smaller balls. The plan was to knit a k2, p2 rib-2 rows green then 2 rows yellow for one end, then knit the rib in green for a bit, then switch back to green and yellow stripes. I almost had enough yarn for 8 yellow stripes on both ends! (the last stripe of yellow is only one row).
The results weren't too bad:
(I like it!)
Some details:
Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown USA: #130 Green Bay, #135 Pittsburgh Yellow
Needles: Size 13 (14" straight for hat, 10" straight for scarf)
Hat start date: 01/29/2011
Finished: 02/01/2011
Scarf start date: 02/01/2011
Finished: 02/03/2011
And just because I think it's cute:
(Krismutt, Fashion model extraordinaire :)
I'm also linking to this for the first time:
Super Bowl XLV in a word: AWESOME!!!
Go, Pack, go!
Friday, February 04, 2011
Ear Flap Hat and Scarf
Yay to finished projects!!! Even though I purchased the yarn for this hat just before Thanksgiving, I really didn’t get around to starting the hat until the 17th of January. This pattern was super easy-I finished it in a week!
Starting out:
Finishing the crown:
Yay, earflaps! (seriously, whoever came up with the idea to add earflaps to hats was genius):
Ta-daa! (click to embiggen):
So the pattern called for 2 skeins. Looking at comments from folks who had already worked the project, I read that if you left off the earflaps and the pompom, you’d only need one. I kept the earflaps and the pompom and still had yarn left over from the first skein (which did worry me a bit-turns out I had nothing to worry about at all!) Since I always seem to follow up a hat with a scarf, I decided to use the second skein for a scarf (good thing I didn’t purhcase yarn for the scarf before I had finished the hat!)
I didn’t use a specific pattern for the scarf. I just decided to combine a k2, p2 rib with garter stitches making a border on each end:
Since I wanted the scarf to match the hat, I added pompoms to both ends:
I managed to finish this in 4 days! :)
Me modeling the hat:
Kristmutt modeling both ;) :
Details:
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick& Quick #154 Gray Marble (2 skeins)
Needles: Size 13, straight (14 inch for the hat, 10 inch for the scarf)
Hat start date: 01/17/2011; Finished: 01/25/2011
Scarf start date: 01/25/2011; Finished: 01/29/2011
Notes: only used one skein for the hat-I would still by 2 skeins-use what you don’t use to make a scarf. Only problem with holding off on purchasing yarn for the scarf is that if you need more for your scarf, you might not get the same dye lot.
Pattern said to fold 3.5 inches for the rim-I only did 2.5.
I finished this scarf just in time for that mega winter storm that hit most of the U.S. earlier this week. They win my approval!!!!
I loved this hat pattern so much I decided to make one for the Superbowl! Details on that project coming next week!
Starting out:
Finishing the crown:
Yay, earflaps! (seriously, whoever came up with the idea to add earflaps to hats was genius):
Ta-daa! (click to embiggen):
So the pattern called for 2 skeins. Looking at comments from folks who had already worked the project, I read that if you left off the earflaps and the pompom, you’d only need one. I kept the earflaps and the pompom and still had yarn left over from the first skein (which did worry me a bit-turns out I had nothing to worry about at all!) Since I always seem to follow up a hat with a scarf, I decided to use the second skein for a scarf (good thing I didn’t purhcase yarn for the scarf before I had finished the hat!)
I didn’t use a specific pattern for the scarf. I just decided to combine a k2, p2 rib with garter stitches making a border on each end:
Since I wanted the scarf to match the hat, I added pompoms to both ends:
I managed to finish this in 4 days! :)
Me modeling the hat:
Kristmutt modeling both ;) :
Details:
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick& Quick #154 Gray Marble (2 skeins)
Needles: Size 13, straight (14 inch for the hat, 10 inch for the scarf)
Hat start date: 01/17/2011; Finished: 01/25/2011
Scarf start date: 01/25/2011; Finished: 01/29/2011
Notes: only used one skein for the hat-I would still by 2 skeins-use what you don’t use to make a scarf. Only problem with holding off on purchasing yarn for the scarf is that if you need more for your scarf, you might not get the same dye lot.
Pattern said to fold 3.5 inches for the rim-I only did 2.5.
I finished this scarf just in time for that mega winter storm that hit most of the U.S. earlier this week. They win my approval!!!!
I loved this hat pattern so much I decided to make one for the Superbowl! Details on that project coming next week!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Pattern links! (geeky and non-geeky!)
So today I came across two more patterns I would like to try.
For Firefly fans:
Jayne's Hat
I really like this pattern-it uses Red Heart Super Saver Yarn-an inexpensive yarn!!! It does require knitting in the round with circular needles, but I gotta improve my knitting in the round skills sometime. ;)
The second I came across in one of my Caron Connections emails:
Xian Knit Kimono Jacket
I especially like this pattern because it includes plus size measurements! It does require alot of yarn though, and one of Caron's more expensive yarns, which can blow my yarn budget apart. ;) One of these days I'm going to make a goal to knit a sweater or jacket, and start setting aside a little bit of money here and there so I can purchase the yarn requirements. :)
For Firefly fans:
Jayne's Hat
I really like this pattern-it uses Red Heart Super Saver Yarn-an inexpensive yarn!!! It does require knitting in the round with circular needles, but I gotta improve my knitting in the round skills sometime. ;)
The second I came across in one of my Caron Connections emails:
Xian Knit Kimono Jacket
I especially like this pattern because it includes plus size measurements! It does require alot of yarn though, and one of Caron's more expensive yarns, which can blow my yarn budget apart. ;) One of these days I'm going to make a goal to knit a sweater or jacket, and start setting aside a little bit of money here and there so I can purchase the yarn requirements. :)
Knitting Goals for 2011 (and 2010 in review)
Well, it occurred to me that maybe I should post some goals for 2011. Some might seem pretty easy, but you’d think different if you saw the complete list of UFOs that are in my project book. ;)
So, without further ado (and in no particular order):
-knit a pair of Tardis socks (those socks are AWESOME!) I need to learn not to be afraid of completing a project that is knitted in the round.
-complete all projects started in 2010 (there’s only one left, so this should be easy)
-complete at least one UFO started prior to 2009. Bella’s Blanket, multi socks, K-9, I need to finish something! An interesting side note-I didn’t start a single new project in 2009. I may have worked on a couple of things here and there, but no new projects.
-use leftover yarn from Pearl-Ribbed Slipper Socks to make hat from yarn label. A few years ago I made three pairs of these socks-I had quite a bit of leftover yarn-I think I have enough to make a hat whose pattern was on the yarn label. ;)
-enter all projects into Ravelry.
-update blog sidebars
-do an inventory of needles & hooks-type, size, length. Back in Dayton, I thought I needed an E-hook. I had searched everywhere, and couldn’t find one. So I go ahead and by one while at Hancock Fabrics, get back to Cleveland, and guess what I found-my E hook. Ha!
Completed in 2010:
I did work on my multi socks and my crocheted Dalek, as well as a poncho I had started a while back, but I didn’t finish any of them. I did however, finish three projects I had started in 2010:
-my weekend scarf: I’m only calling it my weekend scarf because I completed it in one weekend. LOL.
-Relay for Life Headbands: Oooh, I don’t think I posted pictures for these. I made headbands for everyone on my Relay for Life team. Turns out they were a hit-even the guys wore them! ;) It also helped that it was a pretty chilly Relay. They helped keep folks warm! I’ll have to post some pictures.
-Steampunk Spatterdashes: as a part of a Halloween costume! Not only did I use yarn from my stash, but I managed to whip these up pretty quickly in time for Halloween. I’ll be using them again for Marcon this year.
-Rainbow Wrap: I started this back in September. It’s not finished yet, but the pattern isn’t too difficult, so I should be able to finish it. This yarn had also been sitting in my stash for quite a while.
Well, that’s about it. I started my first new project for 2011: Ribbed Earflap Hat! I’m using Lion Brand Thick & Quick, so it should knit up fairly quickly. I was looking at some online posts, and it sounds like I might have quite a bit of yarn left over. I’m hoping I’ll have enough for a scarf. :) WIP pics soon!
So, without further ado (and in no particular order):
-knit a pair of Tardis socks (those socks are AWESOME!) I need to learn not to be afraid of completing a project that is knitted in the round.
-complete all projects started in 2010 (there’s only one left, so this should be easy)
-complete at least one UFO started prior to 2009. Bella’s Blanket, multi socks, K-9, I need to finish something! An interesting side note-I didn’t start a single new project in 2009. I may have worked on a couple of things here and there, but no new projects.
-use leftover yarn from Pearl-Ribbed Slipper Socks to make hat from yarn label. A few years ago I made three pairs of these socks-I had quite a bit of leftover yarn-I think I have enough to make a hat whose pattern was on the yarn label. ;)
-enter all projects into Ravelry.
-update blog sidebars
-do an inventory of needles & hooks-type, size, length. Back in Dayton, I thought I needed an E-hook. I had searched everywhere, and couldn’t find one. So I go ahead and by one while at Hancock Fabrics, get back to Cleveland, and guess what I found-my E hook. Ha!
Completed in 2010:
I did work on my multi socks and my crocheted Dalek, as well as a poncho I had started a while back, but I didn’t finish any of them. I did however, finish three projects I had started in 2010:
-my weekend scarf: I’m only calling it my weekend scarf because I completed it in one weekend. LOL.
-Relay for Life Headbands: Oooh, I don’t think I posted pictures for these. I made headbands for everyone on my Relay for Life team. Turns out they were a hit-even the guys wore them! ;) It also helped that it was a pretty chilly Relay. They helped keep folks warm! I’ll have to post some pictures.
-Steampunk Spatterdashes: as a part of a Halloween costume! Not only did I use yarn from my stash, but I managed to whip these up pretty quickly in time for Halloween. I’ll be using them again for Marcon this year.
-Rainbow Wrap: I started this back in September. It’s not finished yet, but the pattern isn’t too difficult, so I should be able to finish it. This yarn had also been sitting in my stash for quite a while.
Well, that’s about it. I started my first new project for 2011: Ribbed Earflap Hat! I’m using Lion Brand Thick & Quick, so it should knit up fairly quickly. I was looking at some online posts, and it sounds like I might have quite a bit of yarn left over. I’m hoping I’ll have enough for a scarf. :) WIP pics soon!
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Welcome, 2011!
Happy New Year!
December got away from me in terms of knitting-I didn’t get the chance to post anything, but that’s ok-I didn’t get the chance to knit at all. (good thing I wasn’t knitting any Christmas presents this year!)
So back in September I started a wrap with yarn I had purchased a few years ago: JoAnn’s Rainbow Boucle (dark blue). Back in November, I traveled to Kettering with the Ice Hawks so I could hang out with K while her mom played hockey. I brought my knitting with me and K was fascinated with my big ball of yarn (which, at the time, was bigger than her head...in fact, it probably still is bigger than her head. LOL)
BIG ball of yarn
The wrap itself is a very simple pattern-garter stictches, yarn overs, dropping the yo’s. It’s a great thing to me to work on while watching tv, riding in a car, and hanging out wiht people because it’s easy to find out where you are in your work if you get distracted and loose your place. ;) Here’s one of the first pictures I took of my progress:
Here’s a more recent one, with more distinct color changes:
(I love blue!!)
While in Kettering, we had some time between hockey games, so we stopped at Hancock Fabrics (they have them in Minnesota and Southern Ohio, but there aren’t any here in Northeast Ohio-boo!) They happened to be having a sale on Lion Brand’s Wool East Thick& Quick, so K and Tina helped me pick out some yarn for the ear flap hat I want to make:
Ear Flap Hat Yarn-not the pattern, the yarn. LOL
The pattern looks simple enough. Next weekend is me and Perseph’s annual Girls Weekend-I’m planning on starting this hat during the weekend (as well as continuing with my blue rainbow wrap). Who knows-I might actually finish the hat-after all, last year I started and completed a knitted scarf. :) I can’t wait!
December got away from me in terms of knitting-I didn’t get the chance to post anything, but that’s ok-I didn’t get the chance to knit at all. (good thing I wasn’t knitting any Christmas presents this year!)
So back in September I started a wrap with yarn I had purchased a few years ago: JoAnn’s Rainbow Boucle (dark blue). Back in November, I traveled to Kettering with the Ice Hawks so I could hang out with K while her mom played hockey. I brought my knitting with me and K was fascinated with my big ball of yarn (which, at the time, was bigger than her head...in fact, it probably still is bigger than her head. LOL)
BIG ball of yarn
The wrap itself is a very simple pattern-garter stictches, yarn overs, dropping the yo’s. It’s a great thing to me to work on while watching tv, riding in a car, and hanging out wiht people because it’s easy to find out where you are in your work if you get distracted and loose your place. ;) Here’s one of the first pictures I took of my progress:
Here’s a more recent one, with more distinct color changes:
(I love blue!!)
While in Kettering, we had some time between hockey games, so we stopped at Hancock Fabrics (they have them in Minnesota and Southern Ohio, but there aren’t any here in Northeast Ohio-boo!) They happened to be having a sale on Lion Brand’s Wool East Thick& Quick, so K and Tina helped me pick out some yarn for the ear flap hat I want to make:
Ear Flap Hat Yarn-not the pattern, the yarn. LOL
The pattern looks simple enough. Next weekend is me and Perseph’s annual Girls Weekend-I’m planning on starting this hat during the weekend (as well as continuing with my blue rainbow wrap). Who knows-I might actually finish the hat-after all, last year I started and completed a knitted scarf. :) I can’t wait!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Down to the Knitty Gritty...
I remember first catching Vickie Howell on PBS during one of my Christmas trips to Minnesota. My friend Shanna liked to catch her show whenever she could (don't remember how long ago it was...) I thought she was really cool.
A few months ago I became super excited when I discovered she had a blog on blogspot. Once I get around to updating the sidebar links, you'll definitely see a link to her blog. I am a little behind in reading (I have way to many feeds in my reader. 0-:)), but here are a few patterns that caught my eye over the last week:
Hizknits Felted Messenger Bag
Cat Bordhi's Mobius Scarf (my coworker Stephanie is currently working on a Mobius scarf-she says it's a lot of fun!)
Erika Knight's Woolen Woven Rug
Betsey McCall's Family Affair Quilt
Debbie Brisson's Turtleneck Tissue Cozy (this is just soooo cute!!!)
Not that I need any more projects on my plate, but I would love to give these a try sometime! :)
A few months ago I became super excited when I discovered she had a blog on blogspot. Once I get around to updating the sidebar links, you'll definitely see a link to her blog. I am a little behind in reading (I have way to many feeds in my reader. 0-:)), but here are a few patterns that caught my eye over the last week:
Hizknits Felted Messenger Bag
Cat Bordhi's Mobius Scarf (my coworker Stephanie is currently working on a Mobius scarf-she says it's a lot of fun!)
Erika Knight's Woolen Woven Rug
Betsey McCall's Family Affair Quilt
Debbie Brisson's Turtleneck Tissue Cozy (this is just soooo cute!!!)
Not that I need any more projects on my plate, but I would love to give these a try sometime! :)
Monday, November 08, 2010
picture updates
In an effort to keep this blog more active, I thought I would post some pictures of projects I have been working on. :-D
Although the other two projects I will feature in this post are still UFOs, this is an actual finished project!! Every January Perseph's husband goes to the CWRU Film Society's Scifi Marathon. Usually it's right after the students return from winter break, around MLK Day. That weekend, Perseph and I have a girls weekend, and usually have a marathon of our own. :) Last year it was Family Guy, and I wanted to knit while watching-but it had to be something simple, as I didn't want to loose my place at the slightest distraction. Hence, this scarf was born. Knitted with Lion Brand Homespun yarn on size 13 needles. I used two colors knitted together: #85 Fuchsia & #386 Grape, in a straight garter stitch. This yarn was actually given to me by a friend who had trouble working with Homespun yarn (it tends to fray). I love pulling yarn out of my stash and finding a use for it! Dunno what I'll make next January-maybe I'll get adventurous, or maybe I'll just play it safe. ;)
Speaking of patterns that need to be done with minimal distractions, I know I've talked about it, but never have posted any pics. Well, here is proof that I really am working on a baby blanket!
Although Bella is getting big, I am determined to finish this blanket for her-even if it's just given as an heirloom, she will eventually get this!! This pattern tends to give me a hard time because I can be easily distracted, then loose count-I need to find a nice quite afternoon so I can work on it some more. Here is a little more detail:
Isn't it pretty? Even though I'm not a Vikings fan, her folks are, and I'm sure she's becoming one. (btw, the pattern just happened to call for the yellow and purple-or rather, Lemonade and Grape. ;)) The pattern is one I found in a Creative Knitting magazine, and is being knitted on a size 6 circular needle.
I do crochet!! I've had a couple of successful crochet projects (purses for my nieces). I don't remember how I found this-it was featured on one of my geeky lists. A crocheted Dalek!!!! The creator was on LiveJournal, and after she finished making one of her own, graciously shared the pattern with the rest of us crafty scifi geeks. :) I don't know why I have so much trouble with crochet, but I do. Here's the current status of my Dalek:
Kinda looks like a PacMan Ghost with a funny nose. ;)
I haven't completely abandoned it-I hope to one day create an army that can roam about a fuzzy Skaro. ;)
Although the other two projects I will feature in this post are still UFOs, this is an actual finished project!! Every January Perseph's husband goes to the CWRU Film Society's Scifi Marathon. Usually it's right after the students return from winter break, around MLK Day. That weekend, Perseph and I have a girls weekend, and usually have a marathon of our own. :) Last year it was Family Guy, and I wanted to knit while watching-but it had to be something simple, as I didn't want to loose my place at the slightest distraction. Hence, this scarf was born. Knitted with Lion Brand Homespun yarn on size 13 needles. I used two colors knitted together: #85 Fuchsia & #386 Grape, in a straight garter stitch. This yarn was actually given to me by a friend who had trouble working with Homespun yarn (it tends to fray). I love pulling yarn out of my stash and finding a use for it! Dunno what I'll make next January-maybe I'll get adventurous, or maybe I'll just play it safe. ;)
Speaking of patterns that need to be done with minimal distractions, I know I've talked about it, but never have posted any pics. Well, here is proof that I really am working on a baby blanket!
Although Bella is getting big, I am determined to finish this blanket for her-even if it's just given as an heirloom, she will eventually get this!! This pattern tends to give me a hard time because I can be easily distracted, then loose count-I need to find a nice quite afternoon so I can work on it some more. Here is a little more detail:
Isn't it pretty? Even though I'm not a Vikings fan, her folks are, and I'm sure she's becoming one. (btw, the pattern just happened to call for the yellow and purple-or rather, Lemonade and Grape. ;)) The pattern is one I found in a Creative Knitting magazine, and is being knitted on a size 6 circular needle.
I do crochet!! I've had a couple of successful crochet projects (purses for my nieces). I don't remember how I found this-it was featured on one of my geeky lists. A crocheted Dalek!!!! The creator was on LiveJournal, and after she finished making one of her own, graciously shared the pattern with the rest of us crafty scifi geeks. :) I don't know why I have so much trouble with crochet, but I do. Here's the current status of my Dalek:
Kinda looks like a PacMan Ghost with a funny nose. ;)
I haven't completely abandoned it-I hope to one day create an army that can roam about a fuzzy Skaro. ;)
Friday, October 29, 2010
A finished project! (Steampunk spats)
I finished a project! I decided I wanted to make up a steampunk'd theme costume for Halloween this year. Unfortunately, thanks to my thick calves, it's really hard to find boots that go beyond the ankles.
I was browsing the web, looking for alternatives, when I came across a pattern for Steampunk Spatterdashes (check out the pattern here) Although the pattern calls for Moda Dea Bamboo Wool, I used Red Heart SuperSaver yarn, and it seemed to work out pretty well:
Aren't the buttons awesome?!? I found them at JoAnns. :)
Love the button straps with the seed stitch pattern!
They might be a little longer than I would like (it stretches quite a bit when I put them on), but I figure I can make a new shorter pair for Marcon this year, depending on how these work out. I can't wait to try these out at the Halloween party tomorrow!
In other knitting news, I joined Ravelry earlier this week. At first it was just so I could download a cool Tardis amigurumi pattern that was featured on Craftzine recently. But then I discovered it had alot of cool features-so I started to get more involved, adding projects (a grand total of 3 so far-but I'm working on it!), finding friends, looking at all the cool free patterns they have. It's an awesome site-I don't know why I didn't join it before! ;) If you're on, look me up-I can be found as romana1977. :)
I was browsing the web, looking for alternatives, when I came across a pattern for Steampunk Spatterdashes (check out the pattern here) Although the pattern calls for Moda Dea Bamboo Wool, I used Red Heart SuperSaver yarn, and it seemed to work out pretty well:
Aren't the buttons awesome?!? I found them at JoAnns. :)
Love the button straps with the seed stitch pattern!
They might be a little longer than I would like (it stretches quite a bit when I put them on), but I figure I can make a new shorter pair for Marcon this year, depending on how these work out. I can't wait to try these out at the Halloween party tomorrow!
In other knitting news, I joined Ravelry earlier this week. At first it was just so I could download a cool Tardis amigurumi pattern that was featured on Craftzine recently. But then I discovered it had alot of cool features-so I started to get more involved, adding projects (a grand total of 3 so far-but I'm working on it!), finding friends, looking at all the cool free patterns they have. It's an awesome site-I don't know why I didn't join it before! ;) If you're on, look me up-I can be found as romana1977. :)
Monday, September 27, 2010
New Template
Hmmm...the thing about new strategies is that you have to actually have to have time to do what you wanted to do!! ;)
Nine months-a new record for me! At least I'm finally getting around to switching to a new template-Minima was nice and clean, but it was rather boring. ;) I switched this blog to custom designs, which will allow me to add elements to the template. I created a blog for the Italian Band which I used the custom design option, and I rather like it. I still have to sort out the section for our current projects (it's a little messy-and the colors I used with some of the fonts clashes with the current background.) I will clean that up a bit, but at least for now it's still on the blog. ;)
Oh! And look! You can subscribe to the blog now! (or follow it with Google Friend Connect).
That's all for now. I'm planning on posting some pics of projects I've worked on over the past year. I've also started a new project-well, rather, I did a cast on-but the yarn is difficult (at least for me), so I haven't been able to knit a row after the cast on without ripping it all out. (whee!) ;)
Nine months-a new record for me! At least I'm finally getting around to switching to a new template-Minima was nice and clean, but it was rather boring. ;) I switched this blog to custom designs, which will allow me to add elements to the template. I created a blog for the Italian Band which I used the custom design option, and I rather like it. I still have to sort out the section for our current projects (it's a little messy-and the colors I used with some of the fonts clashes with the current background.) I will clean that up a bit, but at least for now it's still on the blog. ;)
Oh! And look! You can subscribe to the blog now! (or follow it with Google Friend Connect).
That's all for now. I'm planning on posting some pics of projects I've worked on over the past year. I've also started a new project-well, rather, I did a cast on-but the yarn is difficult (at least for me), so I haven't been able to knit a row after the cast on without ripping it all out. (whee!) ;)
Friday, January 22, 2010
To a new year!
Well, it's January 2010!!! Guess what-I actually completed a project!
Unfortunately, it wasn't one of the many I had started prior to 2010.
Perseph and I had our annual girls weekend last weekend. Our marathon this year was Family Guy OMG, it was the perfect marathon for both of us-it's the one show we both can watch over and over and not get tired of. ;)
Anyhoo, during our marathon, I started a scarf Friday night, which I finished up during the AFC Jets/Chargers playoff game. My friend Kim had some yarn her mother gave her-Lion Brand's Homespun. Kim and her mom really don't like using it because it frays too much. I love it-knit with two strands and it knits up to some soft and warm hats and scarves. I usually don't have a problem with the yarn-but I tend to use size 13 (or larger) needles when I knit with Homespun. Since I wasn't sure how much had been used, I decided to make a scarf. It turned out a little shorter than I would have liked, but it's not too bad.
Now I must take a picture so I can prove to you that I did! ;)
Once again, I have on my resolutions list to give this blog's template a makeover-lets see if it happens this year! lol
Unfortunately, it wasn't one of the many I had started prior to 2010.
Perseph and I had our annual girls weekend last weekend. Our marathon this year was Family Guy OMG, it was the perfect marathon for both of us-it's the one show we both can watch over and over and not get tired of. ;)
Anyhoo, during our marathon, I started a scarf Friday night, which I finished up during the AFC Jets/Chargers playoff game. My friend Kim had some yarn her mother gave her-Lion Brand's Homespun. Kim and her mom really don't like using it because it frays too much. I love it-knit with two strands and it knits up to some soft and warm hats and scarves. I usually don't have a problem with the yarn-but I tend to use size 13 (or larger) needles when I knit with Homespun. Since I wasn't sure how much had been used, I decided to make a scarf. It turned out a little shorter than I would have liked, but it's not too bad.
Now I must take a picture so I can prove to you that I did! ;)
Once again, I have on my resolutions list to give this blog's template a makeover-lets see if it happens this year! lol
Friday, November 13, 2009
New strategy
Okie-dokie. I am coming up with a new strategy. I've been away from knitting for too long! I've got to do something about this.
Picking up a somewhat difficult (for me, anyway) pattern after a 2 year hiatus is just bad (see previous attempt at baby blanket). I need something I can work on without having to concentrate so much. I'd like to just sit and relax and knit-I need to get back into the flow...
My yarn stash has finally made it home!!(well, most of it-I fear I still have a box lost somewhere in the depths of storage...) Tucked away in my cedar closet. I noticed I have alot of random skeins-you know-the kind you impulse buy-usually you only buy one or two-not enough to make much out of...but it was so pretty!!! Well, I've been thinking I might use those to make scarves-all kinds of scarves: ones to keep you warm, novelty scarves... I'll start out with a basic pattern, then work my way up to more difficult ones...perhaps even lace. Eventually I hope to become comfortable enough with knitting again that I can finally finish some of the projects that have fallen to the wayside. (I WILL finish Bella's baby blanket!!!!!!) I also might use this as an opportunity to work on my crochet skills as well...
What will I do with these scarves? I have no idea. Give them as gifts, donate them, perhaps try to sell a couple at a bazaar or something. Who knows? Gotta knit them first!
Watch this space! ;)
Picking up a somewhat difficult (for me, anyway) pattern after a 2 year hiatus is just bad (see previous attempt at baby blanket). I need something I can work on without having to concentrate so much. I'd like to just sit and relax and knit-I need to get back into the flow...
My yarn stash has finally made it home!!(well, most of it-I fear I still have a box lost somewhere in the depths of storage...) Tucked away in my cedar closet. I noticed I have alot of random skeins-you know-the kind you impulse buy-usually you only buy one or two-not enough to make much out of...but it was so pretty!!! Well, I've been thinking I might use those to make scarves-all kinds of scarves: ones to keep you warm, novelty scarves... I'll start out with a basic pattern, then work my way up to more difficult ones...perhaps even lace. Eventually I hope to become comfortable enough with knitting again that I can finally finish some of the projects that have fallen to the wayside. (I WILL finish Bella's baby blanket!!!!!!) I also might use this as an opportunity to work on my crochet skills as well...
What will I do with these scarves? I have no idea. Give them as gifts, donate them, perhaps try to sell a couple at a bazaar or something. Who knows? Gotta knit them first!
Watch this space! ;)
Friday, September 04, 2009
Picking up the needles requires concentration!
Wow! Two days in a row! A new record! ;)
Last night while watching tv, I decided to pick up my needles again. I worked on Bella's baby blanket for about an hour, and only got 2 rows done! :( I forgot how much concentration I needed to work on the central panel, and even though I was watching a repeat episode of CSI, I still got distracted! Knitting while watching tv needs to be limited to really simple projects...or at least, projects that I haven't ignored for months! ;)
Last night while watching tv, I decided to pick up my needles again. I worked on Bella's baby blanket for about an hour, and only got 2 rows done! :( I forgot how much concentration I needed to work on the central panel, and even though I was watching a repeat episode of CSI, I still got distracted! Knitting while watching tv needs to be limited to really simple projects...or at least, projects that I haven't ignored for months! ;)
Thursday, September 03, 2009
wow, months gone by...
...and I've still yet to post. Still have to drag my yarn out of storage!!
Hmm...well, with Fall just around the corner, I might be inspired to pick up some long-lost projects and start working on them again...
I repeat: I really need to work on this blog!
Hmm...well, with Fall just around the corner, I might be inspired to pick up some long-lost projects and start working on them again...
I repeat: I really need to work on this blog!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
April? Really?
Just a quick post to keep this blog alive. I still haven't picked up my needles since I moved. In fact, my yarn stash is still in storage. I need to organize my living room closet-it's a cedar closet and would be perfect for yarn storage! Anyhoo, all I have at home is the baby blanket I am (or rather, should be) working on.
By the time I finish Bella's baby blanket, she'll be in school!!!
By the time I finish Bella's baby blanket, she'll be in school!!!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
yikes, no time to knit
Just a quick note-yes, I'm still here! I haven't been updating this site because I haven't really had the time to knit (or do any other crafty projects) since I moved.
:( Hopefully this will change with the coming of the new year! :)
Once things settle down from the holidays, (and I pull my yarn stash out of storage!) I plan on starting up again. :)
:( Hopefully this will change with the coming of the new year! :)
Once things settle down from the holidays, (and I pull my yarn stash out of storage!) I plan on starting up again. :)
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