It's been a busy summer! I have several finished objects to show you, but for this post I'm going to focus on the major one, my mom's sweater!Pattern: Zora from Knitty : Winter 2009Yarn: Newton's Yarn Country 100% NZ Merino (double stranded)Needles: US 3Size made: Medium (42.75)Started: March 11, 2010Finished: June 17, 2010The yarn was… Continue reading Zora Sweater
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Stitches South
I spent this last weekend in Atlanta for Stitches South 2010. I stayed with my parents (who live south of Atlanta) - which is better than a hotel, since not only do I save on lodging, but I get to hang out with them and watch Dr. Who! 🙂 First off, I won the "What… Continue reading Stitches South
It’s too hot to wear these, but…
...here are some mittens I finished a bit ago. They only took me a little over a year to finish. o.OPattern: A Bird in the Hand Mittens by Jorid LinvikYarn: Noro Silk Garden Sock in a variegated blue and a variegated beige.Needles: US 2.5Started: January 16, 2009Finished: March 9, 2010I really enjoyed working on these.… Continue reading It’s too hot to wear these, but…
Ravelympics/ Knitting Olympics Gold!
I finished my sweater in time to cross the finish line! Yay! It was finished at 4:35pm EST Sunday.So, here it is - my finished Ravelympics Sweater!Pattern: Autumn Rose by Eunny JangYarn: Knit Picks Palette in 11 colorsNeedles: US 3 for most of it (and US 2,1 and 0 for neck ribbing)Size knitted: size 37… Continue reading Ravelympics/ Knitting Olympics Gold!
Ravelympics Progress
We're into Day 6 of the Knitting Olympics. I've made a good bit of progress on my sweater. It seems like it is slow going as I'm knitting, but it really is growing by leaps and bounds!Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5My main concern right now is whether it's going to fit or not. I… Continue reading Ravelympics Progress
Gearing up for Ravelympics
So, for those of you who are not knitters (are there any non-knitters that even read this blog??) the Ravelympics is an event which takes place on the knitting community of Ravelry during the Olympic Games. The idea is that you pick a project (or projects) that is/are a challenge to complete within the two… Continue reading Gearing up for Ravelympics
Cheshire Cat
Here's another recent FO! My Illusion knit socks that I've been working on for what seems like forever!Pattern: Wonderland Socks (or Alice's Illusion Socks) by Alice BellYarn: Knit Picks Gloss Sock in Cocoa and BareNeedles: US 1 (2.25mm)Started: August 10, 2009Finished: January 11, 2010Modifications:I made several modifications to this pattern:1. The pattern has you begin… Continue reading Cheshire Cat
Fuzzy Wuzzy was a Sweater
Here's my second FO of 2010 - a very fuzzy sweater!Pattern: Viola from 'French Girl Knits'Yarn: Knit Picks Suri Dream in BlackberryNeedles: US 7 and US 10.5Started: Nov 21, 2009Finished: Jan 6, 2010Modifications: I made several modifications to this.1. I substituted the Suri Dream for the mohair blend yarn called for in the pattern. I… Continue reading Fuzzy Wuzzy was a Sweater
First FO of 2010
Here's my first finished object of 2010 - finished on New Year's Day, no less.Meet Crabby, the Hermit Crab:Pattern: Hermit Crab by Hansi Singh (In Amigurumi Knits book)Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted - various colorsNeedles: US 5Started: Dec 28, 2009Finished: Jan 1, 2010Modifications: none. Well, except for knitting the last row of the legs and… Continue reading First FO of 2010
2009: My Knitting Year in Review
So, another year is almost over. Wow, how the time flies by! In looking at what I've accomplished in 2009, knitting-wise, I find that I've actually accomplished quite a bit! What I am most proud of, though, is finishing Level I of the Master Knitter program. I have already started on the Level II journey,… Continue reading 2009: My Knitting Year in Review