I saw this on Abrupt Change of Topic's blog and I thought, hmm, good idea.
2007 Completed Projects
BAWK Hot Water Bottle Cozy in Misti Alpaca
Purple Gable in Ultra Alpaca
Noro Striped Scarf in Noro
Jitterbug Socks in Colinette Jitterbug
Wicked Sweater in Malabrigo
Cobblestone Sweater in Skye Tweed
My Dog is Spoiled Leash in Daria
Fingerless Gloves in Di've
The Red Scarf in Ultra Alpaca
Rainbow Dog Leash in Daria
Baby Blanket in Baby Cashmerino
Emergency Christmas Cowl in Misti Alpaca
Eyelet Socks in Cherry Tree Hill
Purple Passion Socks in Lorna's Laces
Socks for Da Man in Colinette Jitterbug
Posh Socks in Posh Yarn
Premiere Washcloth (2 qty) in Premiere
Sample Washcloth in Sugar n' Creme
Guest Slippers in Ella Rae
Sanpoku in Malabrigo
2007 UFO/WIP
Flaca's Afghan
Lift and Separate Wrap
Titi Vicky's Sock
Mr Greenjeans
2008 Goals
Projects
Hex Coat in Lite Lopi
Chantal in Ultra Alpaca and Ultra Alpaca Lite
Tilted Duster in Peruvia
Baby Blanket for Cousin (pattern to be determined)
Koolhas Hat
Ferrari (just making sure you are paying attention)
Lots of socks...
Skills/Techniques
Steeking
Fair Isle
Understanding fiber (which yarn for which project)
Entrelac
Designing my own pattern (oh lala)
Happy New Year!
I grew up with the original VJ's of MTV and this song always reminds me of Christmas. I wish everyone has a Reggae Christmas and a good time too!
My mom's Christmas present (she doesn't read my blog so I am cool with posting) it is a ribbed cowl in Misti Alpaca chunky and it is heavenly. Sunday and I were competiting to finished first and she beat me (hers was in the same yarn in a dark rusty red). I love this thing and I think she will love its smooshy character.
This is my everyday sweater. It is the Mr. Greenjeans pattern with no cables in Araucania Multi. I am enjoying this sweater and I can't wait to wear (I hope it fits nicely though I am taking some chances with it). If you haven't noticed I am not a huge fan of variegated yarns, I am just boring and okay with that. I love the splotches of colors.
Lastly, these are my mindless socks. I only have ten minute breaks at my other job and I need something I can knit relatively easy without care or concern and quickly. The jitterbug has a funny pooling to it that I guess most hand dyed sock yarns have. Anyways, I am not really concerned about finishing the socks they are more my anchor for sanity during my job.
I owe many posts, but I have been working more than usual, so I thought I would share this because I love the holidays and I am getting excited...
Ok, I have been gone for over a week. Hmph. I don't have photos so I thought I would post some generic updates.
- I need to redo the sleeve of the CPH. The second sleeve is much longer than the first one. Sigh, a lesson learned.
- I need to redo the hem of the Green Gable. I am going to extend the hem of the sweater.
- I need to read the The Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes. I have heard such great things and I haven't had time to open the book.
- I need to post a picture of Mr Greenjeans in progress.
- I need to finish the Modern Log Cabin Blanket which is currently asleep.
I hope everyone is doing well.
So, I obviously spent a lot of time studying for my final this Wednesday. Ahem. Yeah. I only have to read ten chapters and then remember what I read. You have to give me some slack it is the official last test I have to take in the program. I keep thinking don't screw this up you are so close to the end.
I finished the last two sleeves of Green Gable and it fits great. It is a little big because I did panic about the size of my arms and I think I really could have gotten away with the smaller size (I did something in between). I did extend the stitch pattern at the top because I thought it was pretty and tasteful. I didn't make 3/4 sleeves rather did the full sleeve. The arms were a little baggy and Lisa validated my belief that this should be a full sleeve. Okay, last thing, the rib at the bottom keeps curling up which is driving me crazy. I didn't do the rib in the larger needle as recommended so I am debating if I should go back reknit the rib much looser (it worked on the cuffs) and a little longer. Ideas?
So, I got home tonight from stix and began cutting the second sleeve all by myself.
I pulled out The Big Book of Knitting which I have been informed by several people is only book they are aware of that covers shortening and lengthening sweaters (after you have finished knitting them). And began cutting the second sleeve.
I cut off over eight inches. I am now knitting the cuff.
Well, I was working on the sweater until one Puffiness launched one of her revolutionary protests and sat on my sweater.
That's okay, I finished the body of Purple Gable and I cast on the sleeve for this sweater (backround purple). Since, I am doing one of my old reliable 3/4 sleeves knitting the remainder of the sweater should not take so long.
OMG! I passed the comps! Who-hoo! Thanks to everyone who posted comments and sent emails!
Thursday night I threw on the CPH. The red line marks slightly above my wrist.
We marked this point off.
Next, I took the seam out up to that point.
Then you cut the stitch below unwind the yarn out and pick up the live stitches using the needles.
Since we were packed Thursday night, I finished cutting the sleeve tonight. I unwound the yarn from the sleeve and started knitting the cuff. I am almost done with the cuff and I just need to do the other arm.
I am hoping to finish this so that Monday I will be wearing this to work. I am hoping to finish Green Gable, (although I think in Ravelry I call Purple Gable), before Christmas.