So sorry it's been so long since I posted last! My husband went out of town for work, and then his trip got extended so the boys and I drove down to visit with him in Atlanta for the weekend. It's been a busy few weeks here! I haven't touched my Master Knitter swatches, so I'm… Continue reading I’m still here!
Category: FO Posts
Catkin
I finished my Catkin! I'm really happy with it - now I can't wait until Fall so I can wear it! Pattern: Catkin by Carina Spencer Yarn: Dream in Color Smooshy in color Gothic Rose, and Enchanted Knoll Farm Superwash Sock in color Gold Dust Woman. Needles: US 4 Started: June 15, 2011 Finished: July… Continue reading Catkin
FO and birthday cake!
I finished my Mystery Shawl! Only took me a week and a day! I love it- very summer-y, and I even have a banquet to wear it to tomorrow, too! Pattern: Summer Mystery Shawlette by Wendy Johnson Yarn: Three Irish Girls McClellan Fingering (merino/bamboo/nylon) in color Georgia Peach Needles: US7 Started: Thursday, May 26, 2011 Finished:… Continue reading FO and birthday cake!
FO Friday
You may or may not remember last week that I said I had been working on a gift that I didn't want to show you until it had been given? Well, I mailed it off and it was received, so now I can show it to you! It's a baby gift for my cousin and her… Continue reading FO Friday
Finished Maple Wing
Here's my finished Maple Wing shawl! Pattern: Maplewing by Anne Hanson Yarn: Schaefer Yarn Company Audrey yarn in color Julia Child. (50/50 Merino/ Silk) Needles: US 5 Started: January 5, 2011 Finished: February 27, 2011 Pre-blocked size: about 27 by 55 inches. Blocked size: 48 by 78 inches Modifications: none. I knit the tall size… Continue reading Finished Maple Wing
Three pairs of socks
You know how I said last Monday that I'd have a FO post for my shawl soon? And maybe have some Master Knitter swatches to show you? Well, I didn't bank on getting super sick later that day. Strep throat, ear infection, sinus infection, and now a major cough. I'm on the mend now, but for a few… Continue reading Three pairs of socks
Ocean Depths Laminaria
Here is my finished Laminaria shawl! Pattern: Laminaria by Elizabeth Freeman Yarn: Claudia Handpainted Silk Lace in color Ocean Depth (100% silk) Needles: from US2.5 to 4 Started: April 14, 2010 (it ended up hibernating for quite a while) Finished: February 12, 2011 Finished Dimensions: 62 inches wide by 34 inches high. Modifications: 1. I… Continue reading Ocean Depths Laminaria
2010: My Knitting Year in Review
Here's a Mosaic of all my FOs of 2010:I would say the one I'm most proud of is my Ravelympics Autumn Rose sweater.  My two goals for 2010 were to only knit from my stash, and to finish my Level 2 Master Knitter submission. Well, I almost met the first goal, and didn't even come close to… Continue reading 2010: My Knitting Year in Review
First FO of 2011
I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday season, no matter what holidays you celebrate! We had a lovely holiday break. I didn't pick up the needles much over the break, since we were doing some home remodeling - changing our open floor plan laundry room into an enclosed laundry room/pantry. As a consequence, I kind… Continue reading First FO of 2011
A Quick Scarf/Shawl
I finished another shawl a little over a week ago - this one only took me about 3 weeks to knit. It's a wonderful pattern: Pattern: Adelei Shawl Yarn: Numma Numma Toasty in colorway 'Champagne Toasty' Needles: US 5 Started: Nov 2, 2010 Finished: Nov 20, 2010 Mods: none, although I omitted the beads. In hindsight, I should have… Continue reading A Quick Scarf/Shawl