Just wanted to post some pics of something I’ve been working on.
It’s the Diagonal Lace Scarf by Helena Frank, in Rowan Kid Silk Haze. Very simple to memorize, and is a great pattern, although my bf told me it looks like it’s going to fall apart…. hmm, I don’t think he understands lace.
My plan is to do a crochet border in a different color, although that is dependent on time. Has to be finished in a month!
This was completed in February, but I just now got him in it and posing for pictures! It is my first sweater, and I am extremely happy with both the fit and the style. Honestly, I have been wearing it more than him. : )
I used the Raglan pattern in the Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, adding 3×2 ribbing under the arms, around the waist, and at the wrists. I also added a zipper collar:
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Yarn: Tahki Torino, colorway Navy Blue (mmm squishy…)
Needle size: US 8 (7 for ribbing)
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(Back of sweater + lots of dog hair)
This is where I wind my yarn… at my kitchen table.
Finally, a finished one! I actually have been knitting a lot, but have be lazy about photographing the knits. More to come, but let’s start with the hat that I won’t get to wear now that it’s 70 degrees out…
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Pattern: Urchin by Ysolda Teague
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Wool Classica Colorway 34
Needle size: US 10.5
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I modified the pattern a bit and cast on 28 stitches, because I wanted it to be a bit slouchier. I did 1 extra short row, so I had 11 wrapped stitches on one side and 5 wrapped on the other. Then, I just forgot about row 8 for all but the first triangle, but I didn’t realize that until I was all done, and it really didn’t matter in the end, except that I was confused. I only needed to do 7 triangles, since my triangles were a bit bigger. I really love this pattern. It’s addicting, because you finish a triangle and then you’re like, “ok, just one more…” Oh, and as you can see I added a pom pom, because every great hat deserves one.
Just needed something simple to knit while watching Bachelor tonight, so I swatched out one letter for the Caps hat I am planning. I wish I could say it was an original design, but I am really just copying this — but white letters on red.
So, that’s a W for Washington, people. Not of the George type. Ha! And it’s knitted on size 1’s. Not looking forward to figuring out how many stitches I’ll have to cast on for a hat in size 1’s….
Pictures to come of the boyfriend raglan (a raglan for the boyfriend). I sewed in the zipper tonight when Bach was over, and I could actually concentrate on something. So, all I need to do is tie in the loose ends… there are many. Either way, he tried on as-is, and I am ecstatic!! No sneak peaks, though. I really want to get in some good finished shots on a sunny day.
These needles make me feel like a miniature person! (Twilight fans, please take note of my Team Edward shirt. hehe)
My sis spotted a scarf on etsy that she wanted me to make. We bought this magenta Burley Spun yarn and size 19 needles, but even with those, the gauge was too “tight.” So, I got some size 50s at my local fabric store, cast on 10 stitches and garter stitched the entire skein in only a few hours. I added about 8″ of fringe to each edge. This thing is loooong. I could wrap it around my neck about 4 times.
I surprised her with it in the Bahamas, as an added Christmas gift:
At first I was thinking this wasn’t really my style, but I actually really like it! An extremely simple knit, very fast, and looks unique. Also, super warm. Another option would be to take several strands of worsted and knit them on extra large needles like this. They had a few knits like this in the yarn shop that we went to in Virginia Beach, and I thought the style was really cool.
Hope everyone had a happy holiday! That’s where I spent my Christmas with the fam. San Salvador island in the Bahamas. Beautiful!
So, the regular new years resolutions apply… go to the gym, stop biting my nails, pack a lunch every day, etc.
Some knitting resolutions…
Projects I’d like to complete in 2009:
Techniques I’d like to learn:
Design more patterns… and blog more frequently!!
Here’s to another great year. *clink*
This is the Eyelet Vest from Vogue Knitting Holiday 2008. The picture in VK didn’t really do this sweater justice, because you totally miss the lace details, and the interesting construction. I’m hoping my photos will show what I mean.
This was a really fun knit!! It was quick, and addicting, because it was like a puzzle. When doing each of the sides, every row was different, and it took a lot of concentration to continuously pay attention to the pattern. No favorite tv show watching and no drunk knitting could be involved.
The left and right front pieces are knit from side-to-side, instead of bottom-to-top. The sides are joined to the back in a raglan shape, which makes a very interesting looking back-side, which I love, as backs are ignored all too often.
Now, for my issues. I followed the pattern, and checked my gauge twice, but somehow I messed up the gauge and the whole thing really ended up bigger than it was supposed to be. Maybe it was the yarn I chose? Maybe I measure mySELF wrong? Not sure, but it doesn’t matter, ’cause isn’t the whole flowy thing kind of in right now anyways? Cinch it with a belt or ribbon? Done. For your info, I knitted a small, and I’m in the small/medium range of the measurements given, so I really had already gone lower.
My other issue was that the back ended up longer than the fronts. This was sort of my fault, because I should have been measuring the back as I went to make sure it wasn’t becoming longer than the fronts, but I was following the pattern the whole way, so I thought I would be fine. Anyways, I remedied this by making a little 2″ opening on each side, so there is a little flap, with the back longer than the front. I thought it was kind of interesting and casual-looking.
So then, I’m modeling the completed sweater for the bf with no disclaimers given, and he says he likes the sides!! I love it!
Finally! Proof that I have actually been knitting.
This scarf was made for my bro-in-law’s 30th. It is two reversible cables side by side, with seed stitch edges. Simple, but still interesting to look at if you are interested in details.
Materials:
Size 9 addi turbos
2 skeins worsted yarn
Legend:
RS Basic row: Slip first stitch, p1, k1, p1, *[k2, p2], Repeat from * to last 4 stitches, p1, k1, p1, k1.
WS Basic row: Slip first stitch, p1, k1, p1, *[p2, k2], Repeat from * to last 4 stitches, p1, k1, p1, k1.
Right cable row: Slip first stitch, p1, k1, p1, slip 8 stitches to cable needle, (holding cable needle in front of work) k2, p2, k2, p2. From cable needle, k2, p2, k2, p2. *[k2, p2] Repeat from * to last 4 stitches, p1, k1, p1, k1.
Left cable row: Slip first stitch, p1, k1, p1, *[k2, p2] across 16 stitches, slip 8 stitches to cable needle, (holding cable needle in back of work) k2, p2, k2, p2, p1, k1, p1, k1.
Pattern:
CO 40 stitches.
Row 1: RS Basic row
Row 2 (and all even rows): WS Basic row
Row 3-7: RS and WS Basic rows
Row 8: Right Cable row
Row 9-15: RS and WS Basic rows
Row 16: Left Cable row
Repeat Rows 1-16 over and over until you reach desired length! If you feel like making it wider, just make it 56 stitches and have 3 cable columns.
We call this look the Canadian bow tie loop:
I’m the worst blogger everrrr. I really have been knitting over here, I swear. I just realized that I haven’t posted a FO since end of August. It’s this 40-hour-a-week job thing that is getting in the way! Oh, and the Twilight Series isn’t really helping out either (almost done New Moon… Edward *sigh*)… ANYways, there have been a few knitterly things brewing in my brain that are all slowly coming to fruition:
Also, I do have FO to speak about: A scarf for my bro-in-law’s 30th. I gave it to him this past weekend and never snapped a good photo. I will see him again Thanksgiving weekend, so I’ll post the details about that then.
Pictures to come soon. I have a sweet tripod now, so I can endlessly self-timer.
