Sock #1 finished and sock #2 started. I decided not to knit these two at time because I wasn't sure how exactly the arch shaping worked, but now I know that two at a time using this pattern would be a snap.
I really like how these socks fit and will definitely use this technique in the future.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
I got nothin'
nothin' on the needles! the horrors!! I've got sock yarn coming out my ears, so I'm going to go rattle around in my Raverly.com project queue to see what strikes my fancy!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Cotton String Bag
Yet another quick and easy project using just a few dollar's worth of yarn. To me this is the ideal project to just have around -- I don't have to think about it, I don't need a pattern yet it keeps me busy.
I love these bags when I'm at the farmer's market because they stretch to hold quite a bit of stuff!!
I love these bags when I'm at the farmer's market because they stretch to hold quite a bit of stuff!!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Anastasia Socks
Finally finished these socks. They took me forever because I started them and then set them aside for two months....
The pattern was really easy to remember though fiddly on the legs because of the spirals. The yarn is Lion Brand Sock Ease and I was pretty pleased with it.
The pattern was really easy to remember though fiddly on the legs because of the spirals. The yarn is Lion Brand Sock Ease and I was pretty pleased with it.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Anastasia Socks
Woo-hooo! I am almost there! I am in the process of switching up a needle size instead of adjusting the pattern in the calf area. I really like the pattern, it's super easy though fiddling around to move the stitches on and off needles due to the spiral is a bit of a pain the keister.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Open letter to my knitter friends...
Please stop adding projects to your Ravelry queue and favorites....every time you do I add to mine and there is NO WAY I CAN KNIT ALL THESE PROJECTS.
And the more time I spend looking at your queue and favorites is less time than I can actually spend knitting.
Thank you.
And the more time I spend looking at your queue and favorites is less time than I can actually spend knitting.
Thank you.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Twenty minute Simple Skirt Tutorial AND GIVEAWAY!!!!
Twenty minute Simple Skirt Tutorial AND GIVEAWAY!!!!: "For this project you will need"
I always like the idea of sewing stuff, but I hate to measure and cut out fabric, so this project is so up my alley!
I always like the idea of sewing stuff, but I hate to measure and cut out fabric, so this project is so up my alley!
Anastasia Socks - turned the heels!
Last night I got the heels done on both of the socks, so now I'm making my way up the legs! I aiming to make these knee high socks. This would be a first for me. I normally lose interest in the socks about 5 inches up the leg.
Last Friday after knitting a small group of us took a trip to Michaels and all picked up the free "swiffer" cover pattern, so I got one of those knocked out last weekend. It's made with the Sugar 'n Creme cotton and really worked well for picking up dog hair. I think I'll make a couple others just to keep my hands busy while I'm watching movies.
Last Friday after knitting a small group of us took a trip to Michaels and all picked up the free "swiffer" cover pattern, so I got one of those knocked out last weekend. It's made with the Sugar 'n Creme cotton and really worked well for picking up dog hair. I think I'll make a couple others just to keep my hands busy while I'm watching movies.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Sam the Sheep
We went to the Estes Park Wool Festival this weekend and I met the nicest sheep named Sam -- and it turns out that he lives on a farm about 5 miles from our house. :) We also met yak farmers who are nearby who invited us out to the farm to meet more of the animals.
We actually enjoyed the animal tents more than the vendors. There were a lot of nice items in the vendor area but nothing that screamed "take me home", so believe it or not I came home empty handed. Shocking, eh?
We actually enjoyed the animal tents more than the vendors. There were a lot of nice items in the vendor area but nothing that screamed "take me home", so believe it or not I came home empty handed. Shocking, eh?
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Anastasia Socks - Back in the saddle
I've been carrying these socks around in my knitting bag with the thinking that they might knit themselves. Thus far this hasn't happened.
Since I'd like to wear these socks at some point, I pulled them out last night and started working on them again. I forgot how small a needle I am using (US0) -- and it felt teeny, teeny, tiny after using a US9 for the last two projects!
I'll snap a photo of the sock progress later tonight.
Since I'd like to wear these socks at some point, I pulled them out last night and started working on them again. I forgot how small a needle I am using (US0) -- and it felt teeny, teeny, tiny after using a US9 for the last two projects!
I'll snap a photo of the sock progress later tonight.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Alpaca Yarn!
This year at our farmer's market there is an alpaca farm with a booth -- and their yarn is spectacular!! This morning I got two skeins of natural worsted weight and a bag of black roving.
My husband has already called dibs on the yarn for a new scarf for himself. :)
My husband has already called dibs on the yarn for a new scarf for himself. :)
Monday, May 25, 2009
Vintage Look Hand Towels
I can never resist the cheap balls of cotton at Michael's and Hobby Lobby -- and I love this pattern. It's from the 2nd Mason-Dixon knitting book, but it's also online here.
Apparently Pixel likes this pattern as well.
Apparently Pixel likes this pattern as well.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Iris
At the farmer's market last year we picked up some new colors of iris for the front gardens and today we got our first blooms!
I just love iris because I know that I'll be dividing them every few years to share with friends!
I just love iris because I know that I'll be dividing them every few years to share with friends!
Busy Spring!
It's been sometime since I've posted here so I thought I'd drop a note that I'm still alive and well, albeit very busy! Between obedience school twice a week, work, my husband and my friends, I've got a lot going on -- but all in a good way!
On Monday night I attended a local spinning group meetup and got some great pointers. I love my spinning wheel and I so badly want to be better at it, I just don't seem to remember to practice!! One of the women at the meeting very generously gave me some lovely icelandic fiber to experiment with and I'm excited to give it a go.
On the knitting end, I've got my Anatasia socks languishing in the bottom of the knitting bag while I've been knitting up some new market bags (see below) and vintage look hanging dishcloths from the Mason-Dixon book. I can't resist the inexpensive Sugar 'n Creme cotton yarn!
On Monday night I attended a local spinning group meetup and got some great pointers. I love my spinning wheel and I so badly want to be better at it, I just don't seem to remember to practice!! One of the women at the meeting very generously gave me some lovely icelandic fiber to experiment with and I'm excited to give it a go.
On the knitting end, I've got my Anatasia socks languishing in the bottom of the knitting bag while I've been knitting up some new market bags (see below) and vintage look hanging dishcloths from the Mason-Dixon book. I can't resist the inexpensive Sugar 'n Creme cotton yarn!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Pixel
I haven't had an update here for a bit and don't have any photos of the current knitting.
So, here's a photo of Pixel.
So, here's a photo of Pixel.
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Baby Gifts
A co-worker's wife is pregnant with their third child and nothing is more enjoyable (and quick) as baby gifts!
This is some leftover Universal Yarns "Bella Dots" that has been floating around in my stash and it was a great little project to use it up.
This is some leftover Universal Yarns "Bella Dots" that has been floating around in my stash and it was a great little project to use it up.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Veg Patch
On Sunday we picked up veg plants for the garden and I'm so glad we left them in the house because we got almost 5 inches of unexpected snow overnight!
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