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.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
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!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Knitted Mice
I finally found something to do with all the little scraps and balls of yarn I have floating around in my stash! Though we no longer have cats as part of our household, I can donate these catnip filled mice to a local cat rescue who can sell them as part of their fundraising.
Last Thursday night I was lucky enough to not only be able to travel back to Ohio to see my parents, but also attend my mom's twice a month knitting group. They are just starting so socks! Since I wear handknit socks almost daily, I had quite the little stack of them with me to share.
It was a ton of fun meeting with another knitting group, though I felt a bit like I was "cheating" on my group. LOL
Last Thursday night I was lucky enough to not only be able to travel back to Ohio to see my parents, but also attend my mom's twice a month knitting group. They are just starting so socks! Since I wear handknit socks almost daily, I had quite the little stack of them with me to share.
It was a ton of fun meeting with another knitting group, though I felt a bit like I was "cheating" on my group. LOL
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Anastasia Socks
These socks have been on my "to knit" list for over two years and I'm finally going to make them!
The yarn is Lion Brand Sock Ease, which amazingly knits up quite nice.
The yarn is Lion Brand Sock Ease, which amazingly knits up quite nice.
Loppem Sweater - Finished
I'm really not pleased with the location of the buttonholes, but I'm going to have to live with them because I'm not going to rip out the entire yoke just to move two yarn overs.
I steam blocked this project, which was the first time I had used this method and it worked *fabulous*!
I steam blocked this project, which was the first time I had used this method and it worked *fabulous*!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
7 Layer Salad
I'm not sure this salad is going to make it until tomorrow afternoon's dinner....it looks really good...
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Wrap that was a Pair of Socks
Presto! It's done. And in plenty of time. And with yarn left over.
SUCCESS!
SUCCESS!
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Change in Project
When I first began knitting I made a shawl. It was horrible and there were dropped stitches everywhere and it looked like crap. So a few months later I ripped it apart and made what are now one of my favorite pair of socks from the yarn.
On Thursday night I started some socks. There were going along just fine and then last night at Sit 'n Knit I saw an entire row on the sole of both that was weird. I tried fixing it. I dropped all the stitches back. I ripped back and picked up the stitches. I realized I wasn't going to be happy with them.
This morning I ripped the socks out and started a wrap with the yarn. This is now the "Wrap That Was a Pair of Socks" project.
On Thursday night I started some socks. There were going along just fine and then last night at Sit 'n Knit I saw an entire row on the sole of both that was weird. I tried fixing it. I dropped all the stitches back. I ripped back and picked up the stitches. I realized I wasn't going to be happy with them.
This morning I ripped the socks out and started a wrap with the yarn. This is now the "Wrap That Was a Pair of Socks" project.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Socks in Two Days?
You bet your sweet cheeks! Yesterday morning I realized I had a knitted gifts I needed to have done, by, oh, Monday.....I was going to make a wrap with bulky yarn and big ass needles then I realized I can spend less on the yarn and really am much better with socks than most off the cuff (HA!) projects. I picked this yarn up at lunch.
Last night at 7 PM, I plopped myself down under some good light, flicked on the TV to watch the ER special and series finale and the news through the weather forecast and knocked out a LOT of sock. I'm almost done with the gusset increase and am really confident that I'll get these done in just another few hours:
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Loppem Coming Along!
I divided for the sleeves last night and am really hoping that the bottom edge curl will block out. I have never blocked superwash wool....nervous...nervous....
I'm trying to get this sweater done to take with me on a quick weekend trip to visit my parents in a few weeks. It won't be a problem if I'd stop being distracted by other things such as life and work and just work on it. But don't I say that about every project? (laugh)
I also picked out some yarn from my stash to make the Anastasia Socks (Ravelry Link). I have admired these socks for a long time and the pattern keeps resurfacing in front of me, so they are the next on the needle.
My lovely husband also asked when I would be starting the Aran sweater he wants. I told him I knew I didn't have enough yarn in my stash for this. His answer said in an incredulous tone, "what, we can't get yarn?" I love him.
I'm trying to get this sweater done to take with me on a quick weekend trip to visit my parents in a few weeks. It won't be a problem if I'd stop being distracted by other things such as life and work and just work on it. But don't I say that about every project? (laugh)
I also picked out some yarn from my stash to make the Anastasia Socks (Ravelry Link). I have admired these socks for a long time and the pattern keeps resurfacing in front of me, so they are the next on the needle.
My lovely husband also asked when I would be starting the Aran sweater he wants. I told him I knew I didn't have enough yarn in my stash for this. His answer said in an incredulous tone, "what, we can't get yarn?" I love him.
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