I'm very pleased at how this pattern knit up! It had been in my knitting queue for a few years and I've finally got around to making them. The pattern is clear and well-written, also it's got enough patterning to be interesting without being too difficult to "read" as you go!
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Embossed Leaves Sock
Yes, I'm still alive and knitting! This sock pattern has been on my "to knit" list for quite some time and I finally got around to it. I finished the first sock last night and need to get started on the second one tonight.
I don't normally knit my socks to a specific pattern and am much less likely to knit them cuff down, one at a time on double pointed needles, but I enjoyed the change of pace with this pattern -- and I *love* the star toe!
I don't normally knit my socks to a specific pattern and am much less likely to knit them cuff down, one at a time on double pointed needles, but I enjoyed the change of pace with this pattern -- and I *love* the star toe!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Help me help Homeless Boxers at Ho-Bo Care
Last month, we tried something new to help HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue and all the causes listed at iGive. It worked better than we ever expected. We donated over $5,000 in less than 24 hours, so we're going to try it again!
It requires your participation, but it is free and definitely easy.
For each person who joins iGive using the special link below and does just one qualified web search on our site between now and noon Thursday, we'll give HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue a dollar.
5,000 new members, $5,000. No purchase necessary. That's 5,000 new members for all causes, not just yours, so it's a bit of race.
Of course, if these new members search more (or buy something at an iGive store) they'll earn even more money for HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue. Right now, we're donating a special $.02 per search and a bonus $5 for that first purchase plus the usual percentage.
Here's where you come in. The only way HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue will get new supporters and that free $1 (or more) is if you invite them. Send your friends, family, and colleagues the following link in an e-mail, tweet it, chirp it, do a Facebook posting, put up posters, shout from mountain tops (you know the drill) and let them know you think HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue is pretty cool and deserves their support,
especially since it's free! You can even just forward this e-mail.
This is the link:
http://www.igive.com/welcome/warm_reg_promo.cfm?c=15038
(Don't forget to designate Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue!)
We're really proud of our search capability, powered by Yahoo! We've made tons of improvements over the past five months, so we want lots of people to try it out and put it to the test. If they keep on searching or shopping after testing us out, so much the better for HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue .
The details:
- Offer active between now and 11:59 a.m., January 21, 2010 (Chicago time).
- New members only (never have been an iGive member previously). All the normal rules of membership, searching, and purchasing apply, our site has the details.
- Once we've given away $5,000 to all causes combined, the offer ends.
- The special link is important. No link, no qualified search, no $1.
Those members that joined last month? They've already raised ANOTHER $5,000+ for their causes through shopping and searching.
It requires your participation, but it is free and definitely easy.
For each person who joins iGive using the special link below and does just one qualified web search on our site between now and noon Thursday, we'll give HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue a dollar.
5,000 new members, $5,000. No purchase necessary. That's 5,000 new members for all causes, not just yours, so it's a bit of race.
Of course, if these new members search more (or buy something at an iGive store) they'll earn even more money for HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue. Right now, we're donating a special $.02 per search and a bonus $5 for that first purchase plus the usual percentage.
Here's where you come in. The only way HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue will get new supporters and that free $1 (or more) is if you invite them. Send your friends, family, and colleagues the following link in an e-mail, tweet it, chirp it, do a Facebook posting, put up posters, shout from mountain tops (you know the drill) and let them know you think HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue is pretty cool and deserves their support,
especially since it's free! You can even just forward this e-mail.
This is the link:
http://www.igive.com/welcome/warm_reg_promo.cfm?c=15038
(Don't forget to designate Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue!)
We're really proud of our search capability, powered by Yahoo! We've made tons of improvements over the past five months, so we want lots of people to try it out and put it to the test. If they keep on searching or shopping after testing us out, so much the better for HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue .
The details:
- Offer active between now and 11:59 a.m., January 21, 2010 (Chicago time).
- New members only (never have been an iGive member previously). All the normal rules of membership, searching, and purchasing apply, our site has the details.
- Once we've given away $5,000 to all causes combined, the offer ends.
- The special link is important. No link, no qualified search, no $1.
Those members that joined last month? They've already raised ANOTHER $5,000+ for their causes through shopping and searching.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Pixel's 'Big Penny' Sweater
Thank you Kristina for picking up this pattern for us!! This was such an easy and fast knit. I started it on Saturday afternoon over and finished it last night during a dismal Monday Night Football game.
Pixel seems to enjoy it.
Pixel seems to enjoy it.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Sleekit Mitts
It's been forever since I've updated this blog, but life keeps getting in the way. This project was uber easy and would have gone more quickly had I not gotten "second mitt syndrome".... I knit the first one over a Sunday of football games, the second one took me two weeks of knitting a few rows at a time.
However, I love them. I love how they fit and I love that I found a use for one lonely small skein of JaWoll sock yarn.
However, I love them. I love how they fit and I love that I found a use for one lonely small skein of JaWoll sock yarn.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Semi-Dashing Mitts
Finally finished the fingerless mitts for Dirk. They are based on the "Dashing" pattern from Knitty.com; the cables are not the same as how the pattern is written.
When making the first mitt I wasn't really reading that pattern so I did not offset the second cable. (oops), so I just made the second mitt to match!
The yarn is Rowan Tweed which was leftover from my Central Park Hoodie sweater. Though this yarn is splity, I love how it feels in the finished project.
When making the first mitt I wasn't really reading that pattern so I did not offset the second cable. (oops), so I just made the second mitt to match!
The yarn is Rowan Tweed which was leftover from my Central Park Hoodie sweater. Though this yarn is splity, I love how it feels in the finished project.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
DM's Paton's Kroy Socks
Socks for my husband
Toe-Up, Two-at-a-Time, Magic Loop
Paton's Kroy Sock Yarn
US 3 Needle
My standard plain pattern with ribbed legs.
They look super baggy in the photo because they are on my sock blockers for my small feet! This is an inexpensive superwash yarn from Hobby Lobby that I picked up on impulse. It worked up very nice and I hope it holds up well to wear.
Toe-Up, Two-at-a-Time, Magic Loop
Paton's Kroy Sock Yarn
US 3 Needle
My standard plain pattern with ribbed legs.
They look super baggy in the photo because they are on my sock blockers for my small feet! This is an inexpensive superwash yarn from Hobby Lobby that I picked up on impulse. It worked up very nice and I hope it holds up well to wear.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Yet another hanging mitered dish towel
I am currently addicted to making these. The number one reason is that the 1 year old boxer in our house can not remove them from the kitchen and take them outside with him.
The other reason is because they are fun, mindless and easy-peasey.
This one needs the ends woven in and a button sewn on.
The other reason is because they are fun, mindless and easy-peasey.
This one needs the ends woven in and a button sewn on.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Pixie's Picovoli
This pattern has been at the top of Ravelry queue, well, since I set it up. In the spirit of making easy decisions on what to knit next I've been trying to just pick the next project in line but kept skipping around instead. Last week I finally cast this on and after a few false starts I'm well on my way.
Top down raglan knits are possibly one of the most mindless knits in the world for me, but are great for when you don't want a project that you have to constantly think about. This is just knit, knit, knit and knit....
Top down raglan knits are possibly one of the most mindless knits in the world for me, but are great for when you don't want a project that you have to constantly think about. This is just knit, knit, knit and knit....
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Arch Shaped Socks - Finished!
The socks are done. Hurray! I liked the shaping, but in the future would either decrease the number of stitches for the foot during the initial shaping or I would go down a needle size.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Arch Shaped Sock #1
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.
I really like how these socks fit and will definitely use this technique in the future.
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?
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