tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289041372024-03-06T22:43:28.585-05:00Make OneKnitting and other musingsKarinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.comBlogger438125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-56871730316070431972015-10-24T18:10:00.001-05:002015-10-24T18:10:53.802-05:00It’s getting colder<p>I finally turned on the heat about a week ago.  It killed me to do that.  It did warm up for a day or two and now it’s getting cooler.  At least it’s above freezing.</p> <p>I hadn’t been knitting much,but  this week I got back into it.  I worked on my second Must Stash Night at the Roxberry sock.  I used a size 1 needle with Must Stash yarn perfect sock in the color Night at the Roxberry using a basic sock pattern.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kEBXYo-VTdQ/ViwP6d6DD0I/AAAAAAAADfk/TKTSxvNAQBM/s1600-h/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Night%252520at%252520the%252520Roxberry%252520-%252520Sock%2525202%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Must Stash - Night at the Roxberry - Sock 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Must Stash - Night at the Roxberry - Sock 2" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GNWOuoWmH6M/ViwP6k6uIGI/AAAAAAAADfo/8aZ6J50Clms/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Night%252520at%252520the%252520Roxberry%252520-%252520Sock%2525202_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="225" /></a></p> <p>I couldn’t wait to start on another sock and since it’s close to Halloween, I cast on another Must Stash yarn perfect sock  in the color Oh Spooky.  I am using a size 1 needle with a basic sock pattern.  I plan on doing a heel flap for this sock, so I am going to use some black yarn for the heel.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rOOzSLIYFuo/ViwP7IHvs2I/AAAAAAAADfw/1uYoKs6YYvY/s1600-h/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Spooky%252520Sock%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Must Stash - Spooky Sock" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Must Stash - Spooky Sock" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fpGKiBHJIPM/ViwP7RDfh1I/AAAAAAAADf4/jd5obXwsax0/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Spooky%252520Sock_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="229" /></a></p> <p>I like knitting dishcloths and haven’t been knitting much of those lately.  I particularly like the pattern called Almost Lost Washcloth.  It’s a circular pattern and it knits up quickly.  I used a size 7 needle with Lion Brand Cotton in the Americana color.  The pattern calls for 14 points, but I made 15.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kK86lztQuRY/ViwP7wYgAlI/AAAAAAAADgA/JkUaKX3ma8s/s1600-h/Almost%252520Lost%252520Washcloth%252520-%252520Americana%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Almost Lost Washcloth - Americana" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Almost Lost Washcloth - Americana" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5VK1zfwhbxk/ViwP8JUaS9I/AAAAAAAADgI/5x8cj7evW10/Almost%252520Lost%252520Washcloth%252520-%252520Americana_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="222" /></a></p> <p>I also made a mini Almost Lost Washcloth in the same yarn and color.  This pattern calls for 9 points, but I knit 10.  This will make a great coaster.  I will definitely be making more of these.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CY0e9obKYgY/ViwP8ms1qAI/AAAAAAAADgQ/G9u6KOH2FLY/s1600-h/Almost%252520Lost%252520Washcloth%252520-%252520mini%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Almost Lost Washcloth - mini" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Almost Lost Washcloth - mini" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kqE8n7YziFQ/ViwP81HE6rI/AAAAAAAADgY/EzUBYOQUYzA/Almost%252520Lost%252520Washcloth%252520-%252520mini_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="237" /></a></p> <p>I have been buying yarn.  How can I refuse?  From Knit Purl I bought Bumblebirch yarn in the Glen base.  It’s a fingering yarn composed of 80% superwash yarn and 20% silk.  It’s beautiful yarn. I got a skein of fog and eggplant.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zxjJ3qKGcGY/ViwP9eWc1VI/AAAAAAAADgg/gKamirpnXW8/s1600-h/Bumblebirch%252520-%252520Glen%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Bumblebirch - Glen" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Bumblebirch - Glen" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gD6srERL2dw/ViwP9uAB3AI/AAAAAAAADgo/GxzeKC4O2uc/Bumblebirch%252520-%252520Glen_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="171" /></a></p> <p>I also bought another skein of Lollipop Yarn in her Gripes base in the color Rebel without a Rainbow.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CNldswPJA3A/ViwP-EXVAcI/AAAAAAAADgw/Rdd8MzMpNec/s1600-h/Lollipop%252520Yarn%252520-%252520Gripes%252520-%252520Rebel%252520without%252520a%252520Rainbow%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lollipop Yarn - Gripes - Rebel without a Rainbow" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lollipop Yarn - Gripes - Rebel without a Rainbow" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3-Vy28dKsm0/ViwP-SgmBTI/AAAAAAAADg4/o8-vY5QKtrM/Lollipop%252520Yarn%252520-%252520Gripes%252520-%252520Rebel%252520without%252520a%252520Rainbow_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="176" /></a></p> <p>Lastly, I got a Loopy Kit from the Loopy Ewe.  The pattern is by Susan B. Anderson and the yarn is from their Loopy Series in the colors red, tan and white.  This is such a cute pattern.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KdoMoeZgAl8/ViwP-5cgteI/AAAAAAAADhA/CWZ-ZVzl-yU/s1600-h/Loopy%252520Kit%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Loopy Kit" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Loopy Kit" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vxgXSoM3-CQ/ViwP_IwZkXI/AAAAAAAADhI/ihnob8D08NQ/Loopy%252520Kit_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="238" /></a></p> <p>Well, must go knit some more.</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-90497257538093718092015-10-10T18:22:00.001-05:002015-10-10T18:22:32.474-05:00I can’t believe it’s October!<p>I haven’t updated my blog since early September and I really haven’t been knitting too much.  I have been busy working and taking classes.  I think it has finally settled down and I can get back to the knitting.  I have already started and I am going crazy with casting on.</p> <p>I did finish one of the Night at the Roxberry socks (except for the heel)  This is Perfect sock by Must Stash yarn in the color, Night at the Roxberry.  I am using a size 1 needle</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NEw7iQto4CM/VhmdopqT0QI/AAAAAAAADd4/-xyULJ22370/s1600-h/Must%252520Stash%252520Sock%252520-%252520Night%252520at%252520the%252520Roxberry%252520-%252520Sock%2525201%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Must Stash Sock - Night at the Roxberry - Sock 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Must Stash Sock - Night at the Roxberry - Sock 1" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cgcCxGlDXwo/Vhmdo-h4ztI/AAAAAAAADd8/JiNO6MgcUsQ/Must%252520Stash%252520Sock%252520-%252520Night%252520at%252520the%252520Roxberry%252520-%252520Sock%2525201_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="189" /></a></p> <p>I want to do both afterthought heels when I finish both socks.  I just cast on for the second sock today.</p> <p>I love Must Stash Yarn and was able to buy two more skeins.  I got Oh! Spooky in Perfect Sock and Elsa and Anna in her Ritz base.  I plan to cast on the Oh! Spooky very shortly to make the socks in time for Halloween.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KauNEQa3f2A/VhmdpaNU6mI/AAAAAAAADeE/I3sZrKHFwR0/s1600-h/Must%252520Stash%252520Yarn%252520-%252520Oct%2525202015%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Must Stash Yarn - Oct 2015" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Must Stash Yarn - Oct 2015" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kMfTJpZwb4Q/Vhmdp8BZjQI/AAAAAAAADeM/DSQFg7BXPyM/Must%252520Stash%252520Yarn%252520-%252520Oct%2525202015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="144" /></a></p> <p>I am working on my second Antarktis shawl.  I am using Shalimar Breathless in the color scarab with a size 5 needle.  I am getting close to finishing this shawl.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wlWcepuAjds/VhmdqfIp22I/AAAAAAAADeU/o_v9cJEFZQ0/s1600-h/Antarktis%252520-%252520Breathless%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Antarktis - Breathless" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Antarktis - Breathless" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QwmROmKxlgY/VhmdqmzRJaI/AAAAAAAADec/9t5l6G_l9wI/Antarktis%252520-%252520Breathless_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>My local yarn shop got Malabrigo in, so I had to buy some of it.  I got the Malabrigo Mecha yarn in the color Candome.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KsPeAJRFQ1E/VhmdrFu6khI/AAAAAAAADek/DJPR_6iu4Hs/s1600-h/Malabrigo%252520-%252520Mecha%252520-%252520Candome%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Malabrigo - Mecha - Candome" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Malabrigo - Mecha - Candome" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UbdCb0IAO2U/Vhmdrh9oY0I/AAAAAAAADes/iiRsRS0ILDo/Malabrigo%252520-%252520Mecha%252520-%252520Candome_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="148" /></a></p> <p>So, I cast on for the Garter Stitch Eternity Cowl.  I am using a size 10 needle. I love the yarn.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9JmEZlqTwjc/Vhmdr6swNvI/AAAAAAAADe0/2R9L-puUOVg/s1600-h/Garter%252520Stitch%252520Eternity%252520Scarf%252520%25253D%252520Malabrigo%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Garter Stitch Eternity Scarf = Malabrigo" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Garter Stitch Eternity Scarf = Malabrigo" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-puWAXxE42Og/VhmdstdVn5I/AAAAAAAADe8/U1kuQ0hg2lM/Garter%252520Stitch%252520Eternity%252520Scarf%252520%25253D%252520Malabrigo_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="206" /></a></p> <p>I did knit a dishcloth from the Dishcloth Diva book.  I made the organic dishcloth using a size 7 needle with Universal Cotton yarn in the color 611 turquoise.  I really didn’t like this yarn.  It was too soft for me.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d10ZGFDiaaw/VhmdteaxfwI/AAAAAAAADfI/vFrj9g9mR6M/s1600-h/Organic%252520Dishcloth%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Organic Dishcloth" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Organic Dishcloth" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ndc6XkKHxZY/VhmdtwIt2lI/AAAAAAAADfM/YTlU_lDObMA/Organic%252520Dishcloth_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="232" /></a></p> <p>Well, hopefully, I will be knitting more than I have been.</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-74579705478355364652015-09-05T15:29:00.001-05:002015-09-05T15:29:28.029-05:00Where did the Summer go?<p>I can’t believe that it’s September.  I enjoy the fall, but dread the winter, especially if it snows a lot.  I think we may have lots of snow this year.  Oh Boy!</p> <p>I finished the Flutterby baby blanket using Bella Chenille in the Pansy Purple color with a size 10.5 needle.  I really enjoyed knitting this and I love the yarn.  It’s so soft.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AHtQdC-7yHM/VetQlFCPzVI/AAAAAAAADcc/oQhTris3kRI/s1600-h/Flutterby%252520Baby%252520Blanket%252520-%252520Bella%252520Chenille%252520-%252520purple%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flutterby Baby Blanket - Bella Chenille - purple" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Flutterby Baby Blanket - Bella Chenille - purple" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-juW8LHPn3eU/VetQl7iTHzI/AAAAAAAADck/jcpx9WPcJd4/Flutterby%252520Baby%252520Blanket%252520-%252520Bella%252520Chenille%252520-%252520purple_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="214" /></a></p> <p>I like it so much that I bought more yarn to make a lapghan for me.  The color is Clover (color number 111).</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zgi_fBkCfv0/VetQmoU4r_I/AAAAAAAADcs/b9NaXDbD-GY/s1600-h/Bella%252520Chenile%252520-%252520Color%252520111%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Bella Chenile - Color 111" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Bella Chenile - Color 111" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UCl6nuLssus/VetQnPxmuGI/AAAAAAAADcw/jsbbjRH2cWs/Bella%252520Chenile%252520-%252520Color%252520111_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="148" /></a></p> <p>I love Lollipop yarn, but it is getting harder to get.  I was lucky to snag some yarn in the Gripes base in the color Blue Skies and Rainbows.  It came with a mini me skein in blue skies for the heels and toes.  I will probably only use it for the heel, but maybe I will change my mind.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bNnGnt4sDwA/VetQnva1-CI/AAAAAAAADc8/i14BptXVACw/s1600-h/Lollipop%252520Yarn%252520-%252520Gripes%252520Base%252520-%252520Blue%252520Skies%252520and%252520Rainbows%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lollipop Yarn - Gripes Base - Blue Skies and Rainbows" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lollipop Yarn - Gripes Base - Blue Skies and Rainbows" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B_hp0T1HLYQ/VetQoHk9cOI/AAAAAAAADdA/w5E7W-i1fYo/Lollipop%252520Yarn%252520-%252520Gripes%252520Base%252520-%252520Blue%252520Skies%252520and%252520Rainbows_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>I also got Trick or Treat in the Beefcake base with a mini me skein in the color pumpkin patch.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G7Nw6uORFcY/VetQoUtpfxI/AAAAAAAADdM/-mlhFtKxWC8/s1600-h/Lollipop%252520Yarn%252520-%252520Beefcake%252520Base%252520-%252520Trick%252520or%252520Treat%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lollipop Yarn - Beefcake Base - Trick or Treat" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lollipop Yarn - Beefcake Base - Trick or Treat" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nPW5MkjCR7A/VetQowU4eKI/AAAAAAAADdQ/-UFc_hll1IQ/Lollipop%252520Yarn%252520-%252520Beefcake%252520Base%252520-%252520Trick%252520or%252520Treat_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="174" /></a></p> <p>It’s almost like a game to me to see if I can get this yarn.  But, I really love it.</p> <p>I am still knitting on my sock using Must Stash yarn in her perfect sock base in the color Night at the Roxberry.  I am using a size 1 needle and will be putting in an afterthought heel.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EgPAwZB1UjU/VetQpeIarpI/AAAAAAAADdY/hUMwvayydG0/s1600-h/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Night%252520at%252520the%252520Roxberry%252520-%252520sock%2525201%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Must Stash - Night at the Roxberry - sock 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Must Stash - Night at the Roxberry - sock 1" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hsfWxNqinso/VetQpk6CXJI/AAAAAAAADdg/6pLa1hUF1bE/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Night%252520at%252520the%252520Roxberry%252520-%252520sock%2525201_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="226" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I haven’t been knitting too much and have a lot of projects on the needles, so I need to get back to it.  Maybe the fall will be the incentive to knit.</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-62169990203594978752015-08-15T11:55:00.001-05:002015-08-15T11:55:49.232-05:00Summer is coming to an end<p>I am still reading and knitting.  I did finish two projects.</p> <p>The first is the Zig Zag sock.  I used Fleece Artist basic merino sock yarn in the color Rainforest with a size 1 needle.  I really love the sock and the color.  Sorry that the picture is dark, but the color is a dark green.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pW-geqUmDIc/Vc9u8i6l8eI/AAAAAAAADac/gyQVvfc3bGg/s1600-h/Zig%252520Zag%252520Socks%252520-%252520Complete%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Zig Zag Socks - Complete" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Zig Zag Socks - Complete" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZT2QalShbK4/Vc9u8zDx4fI/AAAAAAAADag/9VtaZJ29wfg/Zig%252520Zag%252520Socks%252520-%252520Complete_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="181" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I also completed the Antarktis shawl using Araucania Italia Multy in the color 1001 with a size 5 needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wszuY6sEDQ4/Vc9u9Y6BguI/AAAAAAAADas/0lfN_1DtPcg/s1600-h/Antarktis%252520Shawl%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Antarktis Shawl" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Antarktis Shawl" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nq_yu05rt3k/Vc9u9q6clXI/AAAAAAAADaw/3983SXKOZX0/Antarktis%252520Shawl_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="76" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J_0JSI3yllk/Vc9u-Wtr1yI/AAAAAAAADa8/Z7sfpAU22IQ/s1600-h/Antarktis%252520Shawl%252520-%252520pic%2525202%252520-%252520closeup%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Antarktis Shawl - pic 2 - closeup" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Antarktis Shawl - pic 2 - closeup" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MSpoG6zVpe4/Vc9u-vkHuUI/AAAAAAAADbA/55gxSiN4b5A/Antarktis%252520Shawl%252520-%252520pic%2525202%252520-%252520closeup_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>I enjoyed knitting this shawl so much that I can on for another one for a gift.  I am using Shalimar Breathless in the color scarab with a size 5 needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W2k1lyDTUxA/Vc9u_OGIvuI/AAAAAAAADbM/It1HZJ55pew/s1600-h/Antarktis%252520Shawl%252520-%252520Breathless%252520-%252520Scarab%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Antarktis Shawl - Breathless - Scarab" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Antarktis Shawl - Breathless - Scarab" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zRY6GNoPzV8/Vc9u_X86pDI/AAAAAAAADbQ/srkhQZ0u4zw/Antarktis%252520Shawl%252520-%252520Breathless%252520-%252520Scarab_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>I also cast on another sock using a basic sock pattern with Must Stash perfect sock in the color Night@ the Roxberry with a size 1 needle.  This is a self striping sock yarn.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jhTYjtCazNE/Vc9u_1Rt-dI/AAAAAAAADbc/yZs4sIrsfZw/s1600-h/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Perfect%252520sock%252520-%252520Night%252520at%252520the%252520Roxberry%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Must Stash - Perfect sock - Night at the Roxberry" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Must Stash - Perfect sock - Night at the Roxberry" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K7oUq_fRLa4/Vc9vAMWTskI/AAAAAAAADbg/wBMbkcBS8Aw/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Perfect%252520sock%252520-%252520Night%252520at%252520the%252520Roxberry_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="156" /></a></p> <p>I did have to buy more self striping sock yarn.  I just love Desert Vista Dyeworks yarn, so I bought 3 colors.  Fireworks for the Fourth of July in the Zien base (a sparkle yarn), Harold’s purple crayon, and If they kill Abraham in her Viso base.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h2j0v5Uo1g8/Vc9vAmhjO3I/AAAAAAAADbs/FoOX-qLYX-c/s1600-h/Desert%252520Vista%252520Dyeworks%252520-%252520August%25252015%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Desert Vista Dyeworks - August 15" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Desert Vista Dyeworks - August 15" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5-fItDPLMpQ/Vc9vA4eMgnI/AAAAAAAADbw/FpmprFdgUDs/Desert%252520Vista%252520Dyeworks%252520-%252520August%25252015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="219" /></a></p> <p>Then, I couldn’t resist more Hazel Knits Artisan sock yarn in the color Tastes like Purple.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qsKfPQA0VA8/Vc9vBLXHQWI/AAAAAAAADb8/vTtewT_wYrA/s1600-h/Hazel%252520Knits%252520-%252520Artisan%252520Sock%252520-%252520Tastes%252520Like%252520Purple%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Hazel Knits - Artisan Sock - Tastes Like Purple" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Hazel Knits - Artisan Sock - Tastes Like Purple" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1AB-9PmuZqo/Vc9vBlToWEI/AAAAAAAADcA/euEpI4u7aoI/Hazel%252520Knits%252520-%252520Artisan%252520Sock%252520-%252520Tastes%252520Like%252520Purple_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="107" /></a></p> <p>Must get knitting!</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-47235679966353529142015-07-25T19:15:00.001-05:002015-07-25T19:15:50.580-05:00Too many neat projects to knit and not enough time.<p>I have been knitting, but I keep coming up with more projects to knit.</p> <p>I finished the first Zig Zag sock.  I am using Fleece Artist basic merino sock yarn in the color Rainforest with a size 1 needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VS5Uh6E8spw/VbQmszfgpLI/AAAAAAAADaA/tDa5r6s7bic/s1600-h/Zig%252520Zag%252520Sock%2525201%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Zig Zag Sock 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Zig Zag Sock 1" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E1SItDVqIZA/VbQmtVIzvSI/AAAAAAAADaE/v4cEbOcZAew/Zig%252520Zag%252520Sock%2525201_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="175" /></a></p> <p>I am enjoying the pattern and think that I have knitted another sock in a similar pattern.</p> <p>I’m almost finished with the Antarktis scarf and want to make another one using Shalimar Breathless in the color Scarab for someone else.  I would also like to make another one for myself.</p> <p>Then I want to cast on for the Adamis cowl suing Madelinetosh vintage in grey garden.  I have a leftover skein of this from the Restoration cowl and another full skein of it.  That should be enough.</p> <p>I still have the Flutterby baby blanket, hitchhiker, and Gale sweater on the needles.  It seems as if I can only handle two projects at a time.  I must get knitting!</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-34508209814285434082015-07-11T20:02:00.001-05:002015-07-11T20:02:19.910-05:00Finishing–Thank goodness<p>I have been knitting quite a bit, but I finally finished two projects.</p> <p>The Restoration Cowl is complete.  I used Madelinetosh vintage in grey garden with a size 7 needle.  I enjoyed knitting this project.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QmcVGuYWDfg/VaG8iYfo6PI/AAAAAAAADYk/8OnV8rs0b40/s1600-h/Restoration%252520Cowl%252520-%252520complete%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Restoration Cowl - complete" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Restoration Cowl - complete" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zj0Bb2A4n-c/VaG8i2FDO1I/AAAAAAAADYs/2Wsu2Cmvw6E/Restoration%252520Cowl%252520-%252520complete_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="195" /></a></p> <p>I also complete the Dark side of the Moon socks by Must Stash Yarn.  I used a size 1 needle (but it was a 2.5mm instead of a 2.25mm).  The sock is a little bigger on me, but fits okay.  I love the socks.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-of8H-e3UNp8/VaG8jhzJnOI/AAAAAAAADY0/ywwDpf-BetU/s1600-h/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Dark%252520Side%252520of%252520the%252520Moon%252520EPV%252520-%252520complete%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Must Stash - Dark Side of the Moon EPV - complete" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Must Stash - Dark Side of the Moon EPV - complete" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EwNnW4QT2As/VaG8kORKppI/AAAAAAAADY4/mgld1ZpeAvA/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Dark%252520Side%252520of%252520the%252520Moon%252520EPV%252520-%252520complete_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="186" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I then started another sock called Zig Zag socks.  I am using Fleece Artist Basic merino yarn in the color Rainforest with a size 1 needle (2.25mm).  Of course, I love the color.  This yarn has been in my stash for a long time.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2sJfXbVSlMI/VaG8kSkvCFI/AAAAAAAADZA/fLEVPQoDk1U/s1600-h/Zig%252520Zag%252520Sock%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Zig Zag Sock" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Zig Zag Sock" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yzDl3Ff6pg4/VaG8k1dzWJI/AAAAAAAADZI/K1F5zTXQYXY/Zig%252520Zag%252520Sock_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="224" /></a></p> <p>I also cast on for another shawl called Antarktis.  I am using a size 5 needle with Araucania Italia Multy yarn in the color 1001.  I think this will be a great shawl.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ofbVtESTTBY/VaG8lZ9CsuI/AAAAAAAADZU/8tvhJ0uTS3I/s1600-h/Antarktis%252520-%252520start%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Antarktis - start" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Antarktis - start" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaziqilq5iyDrqTWk409X6c0mkJ6FOlXk4zisFzznmaH3WO3DYS2upxbeAjlzxHkBkfF3wO6J2GVqHac6i-7DojIIfJIo6YHMqm38Ry0lvmZsfGPTPBwapZZ26QbJRMoIL20vjkw/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="175" /></a></p> <p>I got my next skein of sock yarn from Must stash yarn in her basic sock.  The color is Wish you were here.  This is another self striping yarn.  I love the colors.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3foQifq51no/VaG8mHS7vBI/AAAAAAAADZk/8cTdLEHQq5k/s1600-h/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Wish%252520you%252520were%252520here%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Must Stash - Wish you were here" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Must Stash - Wish you were here" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XdEG3TwhblM/VaG8mm2D9TI/AAAAAAAADZo/aBNfxRRRsas/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Wish%252520you%252520were%252520here_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="102" /></a></p> <p>I have another cowl that I want to make and hopefully will cast on for that project soon.</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-39497668585137578842015-06-27T17:03:00.001-05:002015-06-27T17:03:07.281-05:00A Rainy Dreary Day<p>It’s raining today.  I think it’s been raining most of June.  I guess it makes it a good day to knit.</p> <p>I finished the Lemonade Shop Rainbow socks.  I used a size 0 needle with a basic sock pattern and an afterthought heel.  I love how these socks turned out.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-usXMm4I9Em4/VY8diR9N7qI/AAAAAAAADXY/kxngM-rsmkc/s1600-h/Lemonade%252520Rainbow%252520Socks%252520-%252520complete%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lemonade Rainbow Socks - complete" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lemonade Rainbow Socks - complete" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ptQ_rLR0cls/VY8di4sMUBI/AAAAAAAADXc/4sGZdAkDyMY/Lemonade%252520Rainbow%252520Socks%252520-%252520complete_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Then, I had to start a new sock.  I am using Must Stash yarn in the color Dark Side of the Moon EPV.  I am using a size 1 needle.  These socks are working up fast.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5T1JHirGCC4/VY8djWQqm0I/AAAAAAAADXo/vvlTdLshwvo/s1600-h/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Dark%252520Side%252520of%252520the%252520Moon%252520-%252520EPV%252520-%252520sock%2525201%252520-%252520leg%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Must Stash - Dark Side of the Moon - EPV - sock 1 - leg" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Must Stash - Dark Side of the Moon - EPV - sock 1 - leg" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KZy7I3gY8P0/VY8dj4toU8I/AAAAAAAADXs/mvBpR1zvivY/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Dark%252520Side%252520of%252520the%252520Moon%252520-%252520EPV%252520-%252520sock%2525201%252520-%252520leg_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="231" /></a></p> <p>I also started to knit a cowl.  Its’s called the Restoration Cowl.  I am using Madelinetosh vintage yarn in the color Grey Garden with a size 7 needle.  I like this pattern and of course, I love the yarn.  Can you believe that I am using yarn from stash!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ni1_DiSY4no/VY8dkZApcqI/AAAAAAAADX4/Yk3wOy1nFI8/s1600-h/Restoration%252520Cowl%252520-%2525201%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Restoration Cowl - 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Restoration Cowl - 1" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1OQRhIGT0pU/VY8dkwErdSI/AAAAAAAADX8/NwADJ0htlkI/Restoration%252520Cowl%252520-%2525201_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="125" /></a></p> <p>I love project bags and had to share these new bags I got from Craftsomatic on Etsy.  They are all medium size bags.  The bags are well made and I love the fabrics.  She usually puts new bags up in her shop on a Friday morning.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3W86pBGX6wM/VY8dlkAlOFI/AAAAAAAADYI/9sW6iEQfCic/s1600-h/Craftsomatic%252520Project%252520Bags%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Craftsomatic Project Bags" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Craftsomatic Project Bags" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LAWMucZVBj8/VY8dmYn5kmI/AAAAAAAADYM/hZrU4OxF__0/Craftsomatic%252520Project%252520Bags_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="202" /></a></p> <p>Well, off to do more knitting…..</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-6224197094197103412015-06-20T20:28:00.001-05:002015-06-20T20:28:59.467-05:00Catching up on Reading<p>I wasn’t reading much the first couple of months of the year, but now I am catching up.  My goal this year is to read 90 books and I am almost half way there.</p> <p>So far, I have read:</p> <p align="center">Wonder – P.J. Palacio – excellent book</p> <p align="center">The Love Season – Elin Hilderbrand</p> <p align="center">Dogwood Hill – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">The Blue Bistro – Elin Hilderbrand</p> <p align="center">Candy Cane Murder – Joanne Fluke</p> <p align="center">Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café – Fannie Flagg</p> <p align="center">The Wedding Letters – Jason Wright</p> <p align="center">Me Before You – JoJo Moyes</p> <p align="center">A Summer Affair – Elin Hilderbrand</p> <p align="center">Spring Fever – Mary Kay Andrews</p> <p align="center">Wild – Cheryl Strayed</p> <p align="center">Welcome to Serenity – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">Home in Carolina – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">Honeysuckle Summer – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">Midnight Promises – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">Where Azaleas Bloom – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">Catching Fireflies – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">Festive in Death – J. D. Robb</p> <p align="center">Swan Point – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">Hissy Fit – Mary Kay Andrews</p> <p align="center">The Chance – Karen Kingsbury</p> <p align="center">Obsession in Death – J. D. Robb</p> <p align="center">Mad About the Boy – Helen Fielding</p> <p align="center">The Residence – Kate Anderson Brower</p> <p align="center">The New Yorkers – Cathleen Schine</p> <p align="center">The Payback Club – Rexanne Bernel</p> <p align="center">Don’t Go – Lisa Scottoline</p> <p align="center">The Second Sister – Marie Bostwick</p> <p align="center">Delicious – Suzanne Mallery</p> <p align="center">Summerland – Elin Hilderbrand</p> <p align="center">Carrot Cake Murder – Joanne Fluke</p> <p align="center">Orphan Train – Christina Baker Kline</p> <p align="center">Barefoot Season – Susan Mallery</p> <p align="center">Three Sisters – Susan Mallery</p> <p align="center">Irresistable – Susan Mallery</p> <p align="center">Sizzling – Susan Mallery</p> <p align="center">Evening Stars – Susan Mallery</p> <p align="center">Accused – Lisa Scottoline</p> <p align="center">Sweet Salt Air – Barbara Delinsky</p> <p align="center">Tempting – Susan Mallery</p> <p align="center">Dead Ringer – Lisa Scottoline</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-87543560972187257422015-06-13T18:10:00.001-05:002015-06-13T18:10:01.492-05:00It’s hot, but I’m knitting<p>It’s been hot the last two days, but it hasn’t stopped me from knitting.</p> <p>I finished the first basic sock using Lemonade Shop Rainbow Stripe Yarn.  I am going to do an afterthought heel, but will knit that after finishing the second sock.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xodWpmg6Yjg/VXy4NIWk0nI/AAAAAAAADVc/WQ6SVdlED7Y/s1600-h/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520Sock%252520-%252520Rainbow%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lemonade Shop Sock - Rainbow" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lemonade Shop Sock - Rainbow" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WRgN4fJhlug/VXy4NdfvE8I/AAAAAAAADVg/Qb8AfeXYFiI/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520Sock%252520-%252520Rainbow_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="139" /></a></p> <p>I did start on the second sock and have finished the leg and will be starting on the foot.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yDmkmbowUWg/VXy4Nxllm2I/AAAAAAAADVs/r_tRYJ2k0sU/s1600-h/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520Sock%2525202%252520-%252520Rainbow%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lemonade Shop Sock 2 - Rainbow" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lemonade Shop Sock 2 - Rainbow" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OsFZ_k2aiv0/VXy4OJGfg8I/AAAAAAAADVw/xRhK0yN1qcU/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520Sock%2525202%252520-%252520Rainbow_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="203" /></a></p> <p>I bought 3 skeins of Bella Bulky Chenille by Universal Yarns in the purple pansy color way.   The yarn is so soft that I had to buy it.  It is even softer than Flutterby Bulky Chenille.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tDHOFdHtc-U/VXy4OSLmhXI/AAAAAAAADV8/ICVoa4GSvmI/s1600-h/Bella%252520Chenille%252520-%252520Pansey%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Bella Chenille - Pansey" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Bella Chenille - Pansey" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uiG8ULqlZwg/VXy4PEpBqXI/AAAAAAAADWE/_v3op9kFm1Q/Bella%252520Chenille%252520-%252520Pansey_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="141" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I started another baby blanket using this yarn.  I don’t know who this will be for.   The pattern is the Flutterby Baby Blanket.  I am using a size 10.5 needle.  I really love the yarn and may just buy more yarn in another color to make myself a lap blanket for winter.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f0pZrQyKwfw/VXy4PoqXFhI/AAAAAAAADWM/RCcKthyzHng/s1600-h/Flutterby%252520Baby%252520Blanket%252520-%252520Bella%252520Chenille%252520-%2525202nd%252520photo%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flutterby Baby Blanket - Bella Chenille - 2nd photo" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Flutterby Baby Blanket - Bella Chenille - 2nd photo" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vTFKkHYcZUg/VXy4Pw8pFPI/AAAAAAAADWQ/3Ypq2zNMbFA/Flutterby%252520Baby%252520Blanket%252520-%252520Bella%252520Chenille%252520-%2525202nd%252520photo_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="170" /></a></p> <p>I also started back on the Gale Sweater that I started last March.  I am using Plymouth Homestead in the color taupe heather.  I am using a size 11 needle for the body.  I am getting close to finishing the front.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2b3o7rnwi-I/VXy4QQ8PYRI/AAAAAAAADWc/ktOCIwLjd70/s1600-h/Gale%252520Sweater%252520-%252520Front%252520-Decreases%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Gale Sweater - Front -Decreases" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Gale Sweater - Front -Decreases" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dd0lEB4b_iU/VXy4QrGYsFI/AAAAAAAADWg/ci7CS49c_wo/Gale%252520Sweater%252520-%252520Front%252520-Decreases_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="198" /></a></p> <p>I bought a pattern for sock earrings.  It came with the the wires for the earrings and I also bought the needles (a size 0000).</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QpgFePUtl0g/VXy4RMPyysI/AAAAAAAADWs/ZG7xLGkZcGw/s1600-h/Sock%252520Earrings%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sock Earrings" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Sock Earrings" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4htZcVkVfYw/VXy4Rc67H3I/AAAAAAAADWw/CFO8ybUKaSE/Sock%252520Earrings_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="216" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I got my first shipment of the Concert Series from Must Stash Yarn based on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.  The color is called Dark Side of the Moon EPV.  The next shipment will be in July.  I can’t wait.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GyEVg-AmIKk/VXy4Rwot5KI/AAAAAAAADW4/zhWmLWwprOE/s1600-h/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Dark%252520Side%252520of%252520the%252520Moon%2525202%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Must Stash - Dark Side of the Moon 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Must Stash - Dark Side of the Moon 2" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ijGj1c-Y-EU/VXy4SF7PxJI/AAAAAAAADXA/FO89g6ySxFI/Must%252520Stash%252520-%252520Dark%252520Side%252520of%252520the%252520Moon%2525202_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="100" /></a></p> <p>I need to get back to the knitting!</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-89940538796974344102015-05-23T12:11:00.001-05:002015-05-23T12:11:56.527-05:00Happy Memorial Day<p>It’s so hard to believe that it’s the end of May and we will be celebrating Memorial Day this weekend.  The last few days have been cool and today I have a picnic to go to .  Hope it warms up.  At least the sun is shining.</p> <p>I finished the Cameo shawl.  I didn’t have enough of the red in one skein to finish the striping, but since I started this shawl last year, I forgot I bought two skeins of both colors.  So, I was able to finish the pattern as written.  I only needed one skein of the white.  I used Madelinetosh Tosh sock yarn in tart and farmhouse white with a size 5 needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SkgjWfddeeo/VWC01rvoKXI/AAAAAAAADUs/48URB6ZYh2k/s1600-h/Cameo%252520Shawl%252520-%252520complete%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Cameo Shawl - complete" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Cameo Shawl - complete" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k2u49IhbBcY/VWC02CTS2JI/AAAAAAAADUw/CIJPNQq9SJE/Cameo%252520Shawl%252520-%252520complete_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="168" /></a></p> <p>I still need to block the shawl.  This is another pattern that called for the picot bindoff.  It wasn’t too bad as it didn’t have as many stitches as the Yowza weigh it shawl.</p> <p>Since I have been so good, I cast on another sock.  I am using a basic sock pattern with a size zero needle.  I started with a size 1, but the pattern was pooling, so I dropped down a size.  The yarn is by Lemonade Shop and is the rainbow stripe color.  I already finished the leg on the first sock.  The yarn is really soft and nice to work with.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a0itwRtZzY0/VWC02UDCD_I/AAAAAAAADU8/TDIFnbqVwak/s1600-h/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520-%252520Rainbow%252520Stripe%252520-%252520sock%2525201%252520-%252520leg%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lemonade Shop - Rainbow Stripe - sock 1 - leg" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lemonade Shop - Rainbow Stripe - sock 1 - leg" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MvEvnGBduGs/VWC022wrkGI/AAAAAAAADVA/uUQMJos2JRM/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520-%252520Rainbow%252520Stripe%252520-%252520sock%2525201%252520-%252520leg_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="232" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I plan on going back to the Gale sweater this weekend.  This is another project that I need to finish.</p> <p>Hope everyone has a nice weekend!</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-68202660678158983142015-05-16T16:54:00.001-05:002015-05-16T16:54:42.129-05:00More Finished Objects<p>I completed the Bulky Rayon Chenille Cowl using Blue Heron Bulky Rayon Chenille.  I used a size 6 needle.  I did wash and dry it.  The approximate size prior to washing was 46 inches and it grew to about 56 inches.  I panicked when it was drying as I didn’t think it was growing, so I stretched it.  I had to turn the dryer back on several times. Unfortunately, some of the side stitches broke.  I used needle and thread and sewed it back together.  I think it will be okay.  The cowl really softened up after washing and drying.  I will definitely make another, but will not stretch it.   I believe that it will grow once completely dry.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ImAwZqoZavo/VVe8mMdqJkI/AAAAAAAADTw/BuaBd13ho7I/s1600-h/Bulky%252520Rayon%252520Chenille%252520Cowl%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Bulky Rayon Chenille Cowl" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Bulky Rayon Chenille Cowl" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-afLm1qduLKE/VVe8mRftHnI/AAAAAAAADT0/4kyMt7OmLEk/Bulky%252520Rayon%252520Chenille%252520Cowl_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="152" /></a></p> <p>I also finished the CookieA Hedera socks.  I can’t believe that I cast these on almost a year ago.  I used Hazel Knits Artisan Sock yarn in the Blueberry color with a size 1 needle.    I love this yarn.  The pattern was easy and I enjoyed it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iS_cOTq1bVc/VVe8mwz1X6I/AAAAAAAADUA/-xeTk_mMF9E/s1600-h/Hedera%252520Sock%252520Complete%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Hedera Sock Complete" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Hedera Sock Complete" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-19a-lVFh1JU/VVe8nd0pR9I/AAAAAAAADUE/ZABxChjZ8iQ/Hedera%252520Sock%252520Complete_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="202" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I started back knitting the cameo shawl.  This is another project that is almost a year old.  I am knitting the striped section now and am more than half way completed.  I panicked because I didn’t think that I would have enough of the main color yarn (Madelinetosh sock in tart) to finish all of the striped repeats.  Good I checked Ravelry because I bought two skeins of both colors, so I will have enough.  I am using Madelinetosh sock in tart and farmhouse white with a size 5 needle. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fWgVgIHfg8I/VVe8n9T3H7I/AAAAAAAADUQ/FyBsBeLiH1M/s1600-h/Cameo%252520Shawl%252520-%252520Striped%252520section%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Cameo Shawl - Striped section" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Cameo Shawl - Striped section" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EZIJmPjaiF4/VVe8oI7X4cI/AAAAAAAADUU/QlJrkEuYx_4/Cameo%252520Shawl%252520-%252520Striped%252520section_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="199" /></a></p> <p>It feels good to finish my knitting projects.  After the cameo shawl, I will go back and finish the Gale sweater.  I’m being real good and not casting on any new projects.  That helps a lot.</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-8205831685390123702015-05-09T19:22:00.001-05:002015-05-09T19:22:31.176-05:00It feels good to finish projects<p>I am finished with the Yowza Weigh it Shawl.  I used Miss Babs Yowza yarn in the color prince with a size 7 needle.  The knitting wasn’t bad, but the picot bindoff was torture.  I couldn’t wait to finish it, but it got nice.  I do need to block it though.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a-fZDyQyC-4/VU6kukhTNDI/AAAAAAAADSw/JU1sQVWGcY4/s1600-h/Yowza%252520Weigh%252520it%252520Shawl%2525201%252520-%252520complete%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Yowza Weigh it Shawl 1 - complete" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Yowza Weigh it Shawl 1 - complete" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VGshyn44v5Q/VU6kvQRwNfI/AAAAAAAADS4/JpMJUqoCG2U/Yowza%252520Weigh%252520it%252520Shawl%2525201%252520-%252520complete_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>I also finished the first Hedera Sock by Cookie A.  I am using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock yarn in the color blueberry with a size 1 needle.  I love Hazel Knits Artisan sock yarn.  The stitch definition is wonderful.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qI0zoOus-aM/VU6kwNZ-l7I/AAAAAAAADTA/3s951Uq2p9g/s1600-h/Hedera%252520Sock%252520-1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Hedera Sock -1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Hedera Sock -1" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NAQysORnwJ0/VU6kwcdkt2I/AAAAAAAADTE/R-iXwUKpHr8/Hedera%252520Sock%252520-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="193" /></a></p> <p>I cast on for the second sock, but I’m currently trying to finish the Blue Heron Bulky Chenille Cowl.  I am close to finishing this project, so I think that I will keep at it.  Interesting that these 3 projects are in the blue family.</p> <p>I also bought some Universal Yarn in Cotton Supreme.  I need cotton yarn like I need a hole in my head, but I wanted to try this cotton yarn out.  I will make a washcloth out of it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RBVLTxLZcn0/VU6kw69Q6BI/AAAAAAAADTM/p_NoptnOP0U/s1600-h/Universal%252520Yarn%252520-%252520Cotton%252520Supreme%252520-%252520color%252520611%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Universal Yarn - Cotton Supreme - color 611" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Universal Yarn - Cotton Supreme - color 611" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3dcrGzE2WGM/VU6kxVR8zHI/AAAAAAAADTU/oFjXubQiFVg/Universal%252520Yarn%252520-%252520Cotton%252520Supreme%252520-%252520color%252520611_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="230" /></a></p> <p>So, this week my goals are to finish the cowl, cast on the washcloth and make progress on the second Hedera sock.  Here’s hoping that I can do it.</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-44067611164864046852015-05-02T19:27:00.001-05:002015-05-02T19:27:19.652-05:00Finally it’s warm outside<p>Today was a beautiful day.  It was warm enough to sit outside to knit and read.  I really enjoyed it and it looks as if this coming week will be the same.  Finally winter is behind us.</p> <p>I have finally been knitting and trying to finish things before casting on something new.  I did finish the Sunny Baby Blanket that I was working on.  I used Encore in the color 0215 ( a yellow color) with a size 8 needle.  I did adjust the pattern.  I cast on 108 stitches and only did 9 repeats total of the pattern.  I like how it turned out.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iJWjg9fMy2k/VUVrWLG7B8I/AAAAAAAADRU/E-Zgh4Yz0xY/s1600-h/Sunny%252520Baby%252520Blanket%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sunny Baby Blanket" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Sunny Baby Blanket" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7hblxpcYC9U/VUVrWbvKhPI/AAAAAAAADRY/g9nmy4jv99Q/Sunny%252520Baby%252520Blanket_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="217" /></a></p> <p>I also finished my St. Patrick’s Day socks.  It’s a little after St. Patrick’s day isn’t it?  I used Fab Funky Fibers yarn in the color Shades of Green with a size 1 needle.  I also did an afterthought heel for this sock.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xFdzpNYjZ_Q/VUVrW7lT9pI/AAAAAAAADRk/tE0x9MfQzqs/s1600-h/Green%252520Socks%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Green Socks" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Green Socks" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WpquORK8-NU/VUVrXXiL-DI/AAAAAAAADRo/Y7wON2HiSX0/Green%252520Socks_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I am working on finishing the Cookie A Hedera socks, the Yowza weigh it shawl, and the Bulky Rayon Chenille Cowl.  Hopefully, I will have another finished object this week.</p> <p>I did buy more yarn.  I got Madelinetosh sport yarn in the Woodstock color.  I plan on using this to make a shawl.  I don’t know what kind yet, but I am sure I will find a pattern.  However, this is on the back burner for now because I want to finish some projects first.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MO2RZaLPuWU/VUVrXnOqmUI/AAAAAAAADR0/1LQFjM4MmQI/s1600-h/Madelinetosh%252520-%252520sport%252520-%252520Woodstock%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Madelinetosh - sport - Woodstock" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Madelinetosh - sport - Woodstock" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y2e1JLSC3Ak/VUVrYIwqyzI/AAAAAAAADR4/fiT-QkEhDzU/Madelinetosh%252520-%252520sport%252520-%252520Woodstock_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="194" /></a></p> <p>I also got Llama Lace Melange yarn in colors 105 and 106.  I plan on using this to knit the kite shawl.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ouspq6ZI_X0/VUVrYV2FFrI/AAAAAAAADSA/Lm9zQ5LxIZY/s1600-h/Llama%252520Lace%252520Melange%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Llama Lace Melange" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Llama Lace Melange" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D5eOSzx3FYc/VUVrY8pBPDI/AAAAAAAADSI/R6HMAeezMTk/Llama%252520Lace%252520Melange_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="147" /></a></p> <p>Last, but not least, I had preordered yarn from Fibernymph Dyeworks in Soft Kitty, which is in the Bedazzled Base and Sad Panda, which is in her Bounce Base.  I got those this week.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IGte_eMaZmY/VUVrZTlPO4I/AAAAAAAADSU/d4nHTVEI-5o/s1600-h/Fibernymph%252520Dye%252520Works%252520-%252520soft%252520kitty%252520and%252520sad%252520panda%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Fibernymph Dye Works - soft kitty and sad panda" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Fibernymph Dye Works - soft kitty and sad panda" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UDepOaXzWcI/VUVrZuw35hI/AAAAAAAADSY/rLwGfbuIRro/Fibernymph%252520Dye%252520Works%252520-%252520soft%252520kitty%252520and%252520sad%252520panda_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="165" /></a></p> <p>My camera broke, so I ordered a new one.  I should get it this week.  I ordered a new bag from CraftssoMatic on Etsy and I want to show the picture of it.  It is so cute.  I had to order another bag from her and that should come this week.</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-6192056547518887052015-04-04T19:09:00.001-05:002015-04-04T19:09:15.794-05:00Back to the knitting<p>Well, I think I got my knitting mojo back.  I have been knitting a lot more than I have been in awhile.  Maybe it’s because the snow is finally gone from my yard and after ending March with snow, it looks like April will really be bringing us the spring weather.   Although, we may have rain, at least it will be warmer.  Tomorrow and Monday are supposed to be in the 60’s.  How wonderful is that?</p> <p>I have been knitting on my Yowza  weigh it shawl.  I am using a size 7 needle with Miss Babs Yowza yarn in the color Prince.   I still have a way to go, but it has gotten bigger.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I_M99Oa-ZhA/VSB9E4CJSmI/AAAAAAAADPY/EyjfyoZ8Lgo/s1600-h/Yowza%252520Weight%252520it%252520shawl%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Yowza Weight it shawl" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Yowza Weight it shawl" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xW8oCsxKqSc/VSB9FMEnwOI/AAAAAAAADPc/1Rb2nwcV54E/Yowza%252520Weight%252520it%252520shawl_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="179" /></a></p> <p>I finally finished one of my St. Patrick’s sock except for the heel.  I am doing an afterthought heel on these socks, so I will do the heels when I finish both socks.  I am using a size 1 needle and I’m using Fab Funky Fibers shades of green yarn.  I did start on the second sock.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gviHmmNssv8/VSB9Fmr4HEI/AAAAAAAADPo/zzYJ6NCGhWU/s1600-h/Fab%252520Funky%252520Fibers%252520-%252520St.%252520Patricks%252520Sock%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Fab Funky Fibers - St. Patricks Sock" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Fab Funky Fibers - St. Patricks Sock" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-a8GNn28zPjs/VSB9GFywGdI/AAAAAAAADPs/IOzFec-i4LM/Fab%252520Funky%252520Fibers%252520-%252520St.%252520Patricks%252520Sock_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>I also worked on the Blue Heron Bulky Rayon Diagonal Cowl.  I am using Blue Heron Bulky Rayon Chenille  in a blue violet colorway with a size 6 needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LCNpN4UhTO4/VSB9GazUOeI/AAAAAAAADP4/XPuO8HwcrmY/s1600-h/Blue%252520Heron%252520Cowl%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Blue Heron Cowl" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Blue Heron Cowl" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GjUXSpB7fug/VSB9GyIO7yI/AAAAAAAADP8/6QQCQRfq38s/Blue%252520Heron%252520Cowl_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="223" /></a></p> <p>I like this cowl so much and also the yarn, so I bought another skein in the color silver.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EUs9nHTn-IE/VSB9HZt58RI/AAAAAAAADQI/-qg3EkOMGDw/s1600-h/Blue%252520Heron%252520Bulky%252520Rayon%252520Chennile%252520-%252520Silver%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Blue Heron Bulky Rayon Chennile - Silver" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Blue Heron Bulky Rayon Chennile - Silver" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sbDt969hNLc/VSB9H3Ucd9I/AAAAAAAADQM/PFl5JC06rIw/Blue%252520Heron%252520Bulky%252520Rayon%252520Chennile%252520-%252520Silver_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="110" /></a></p> <p>I am working on a third hitchhiker.  I am using Wollmeise pure in the Amazonia color with a size 2 needle.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R7Lv3gYFu98/VSB9IZ7w4oI/AAAAAAAADQY/tnHmYFDUaxw/s1600-h/Hitchhiker%252520%2525232%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Hitchhiker #2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Hitchhiker #2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lH-aKWb2Thw/VSB9I3-fBWI/AAAAAAAADQc/LOIsMEeeMzo/Hitchhiker%252520%2525232_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="161" /></a></p> <p>Last, but not least, I am knitting a second baby blanket for charity.  This is the Sunny baby blanket that I have made before.  I really like the pattern.  I am using a size 8 needle and I’m using Encore worsted yarn in the color 0215 (a yellow color).</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XsgXfRUb6DY/VSB9JcKei-I/AAAAAAAADQo/po59lD-molA/s1600-h/Sunny%252520Baby%252520Blanket%252520-%252520Yellow%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sunny Baby Blanket - Yellow" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Sunny Baby Blanket - Yellow" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-z-eSjWBYFEM/VSB9JwZBhPI/AAAAAAAADQs/L4RYiMjLbhE/Sunny%252520Baby%252520Blanket%252520-%252520Yellow_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="161" /></a></p> <p>I did finish a Bonbon bunny for my great niece for Easter.  This is a great pattern by Susan Claudino (no knit sherlock).  The pattern has great instructions.  They are very detailed and I love it that you don’t have to sew the limbs on.  They are attached as you knit with a three needle bindoff.  It knit up very fast.  I used a size 4 needle with Gnome Acres Squishy Gnome in the Bunny foo foo colorway.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tXZcyHalbVk/VSB9KEhUlDI/AAAAAAAADQ0/yITULmz-n_g/s1600-h/Bon%252520Bon%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Bon Bon" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Bon Bon" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3ujQpHxEIjY/VSB9Kg0YbkI/AAAAAAAADQ8/ZHu2vD86xb8/Bon%252520Bon_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I have so many other projects that I want to start, but I need to finish some of these projects.  So, back to the knitting for me.</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-20618803420374603292015-03-14T17:50:00.001-05:002015-03-14T17:50:10.124-05:00Counting the days to Spring<p>Honestly, I can’t wait for the warmer weather.  We haven’t had a ton of snow, but we had several days of snow throughout the winter and I am so sick of it.  It has been melting and I can’t wait until it’s all gone.  At least the temperature has been in the 40’s and 50’s and the sun has been out most days.  Today is a dreary rainy day, but the rain has to be melting the snow.  Right?</p> <p>I haven’t been knitting much.  I had an upper respiratory infection and that has kept me down.  I am almost over it all together and I am happy about that.</p> <p>I did finish the vertical lines baby blanket.  I used a size 9 needle with Encore Colorspun in color 7650.  This is for charity.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fSaGHcrG3O8/VQS7FSKmq6I/AAAAAAAADOM/qMTw9zXMNGE/s1600-h/Vertical%252520Lines%252520Baby%252520Blanket%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Vertical Lines Baby Blanket" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Vertical Lines Baby Blanket" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9gvRocX7_wU/VQS7FxWsDmI/AAAAAAAADOQ/lobiCCkm7gA/Vertical%252520Lines%252520Baby%252520Blanket_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="243" /></a></p> <p>I then bought more baby yarn to make blankets.  I got Encore color 0215 and Encore Colorspun in color 7749.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/---LDha1ckEI/VQS7GLpgqkI/AAAAAAAADOc/qYFaCI90P_g/s1600-h/Encore%252520for%252520Baby%252520Blankets%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Encore for Baby Blankets" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Encore for Baby Blankets" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wWv5XrMgqRI/VQS7Gmh5IeI/AAAAAAAADOg/sjM8X1XSwo8/Encore%252520for%252520Baby%252520Blankets_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="243" /></a></p> <p>After finishing the vertical lines baby blanket, I started my third Sunny Baby Blanket.  This time I used a yellow yarn (Encore in color 0215) with a size 8 needle. I am making this pattern smaller than it is supposed to be.  I cast on 108 stitches and won’t have as many repeats.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qYvpo_rP-Z8/VQS7Gxp3amI/AAAAAAAADOs/KMbrJvSsOII/s1600-h/Sunny%252520Baby%252520Blanket%2525203%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sunny Baby Blanket 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Sunny Baby Blanket 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cpJ-AyQ_wy4/VQS7HTRDUYI/AAAAAAAADOw/NiWdyUhnUVk/Sunny%252520Baby%252520Blanket%2525203_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="172" /></a></p> <p>I also bought yarn from GnomeAcres in her fingering and worsted weight to make bunny rabbits out of the color bunny foo foo.  I hope to get one made for Easter for my great niece.  The pattern is BonBon by Susan Claudino (no knit sherlock on Ravelry).  It’s so cute.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kcug0zSQYT0/VQS7H9pPfHI/AAAAAAAADO8/aa-ZcTIWTP8/s1600-h/Gnome%252520Acres%252520Bunny%252520Foo%252520Foo%252520Kits%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Gnome Acres Bunny Foo Foo Kits" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Gnome Acres Bunny Foo Foo Kits" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LPSAkpuCtiE/VQS7IfA702I/AAAAAAAADPA/Ja0m3dts6nU/Gnome%252520Acres%252520Bunny%252520Foo%252520Foo%252520Kits_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="233" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I have so many things on the needles, so I have to get back to those projects too.  Maybe the nicer weather will get me knitting?</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-45039487374776649812015-02-14T18:56:00.001-05:002015-02-14T18:56:14.082-05:00Many projects on the needles<p>Everywhere I look, I have knitting bags with projects inside.  What was I thinking?  To top it off, I could start more projects.  I think I need to finish some before starting something else.</p> <p>What do I have on the needles that I am actively knitting (note that I said actively – I have other projects on the needles that are in time out)?</p> <p align="center">1. The chenille diagonal cowl</p> <p align="center">2. Hitchhiker</p> <p align="center">3. Yowza weigh it shawl</p> <p align="center">4. Cameo Shawl</p> <p align="center">5. Hedera sock</p> <p align="center">6. Gale sweater</p> <p align="center">7. Baby blanket shown below</p> <p align="center">8. St. Patrick’s day sock shown below</p> <p align="center">Too many projects and not enough time……..</p> <p>I did start a baby blanket to donate to a hospital.  I am using the Vertical Lines Baby Blanket pattern with a size 9 needle.  I am using Plymouth Yarns Encore Colorspun in the color 7650.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4-X5lt6pYhI/VN_gkqFgJjI/AAAAAAAADMo/oS8WLMKIau0/s1600-h/Encore%252520Colorspun%252520-%2525207650%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Encore Colorspun - 7650" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Encore Colorspun - 7650" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KR7-WusNJp0/VN_glG2Bh5I/AAAAAAAADMs/IB6Kvqvrng4/Encore%252520Colorspun%252520-%2525207650_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="144" /></a></p> <p>I just started this on Friday and this is how far I have knitted.  It is interesting how the colors are knitting up.  I am using the Addi Turbo needles with this project and I just love these needles.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bqMsKJvufAg/VN_gloIdu8I/AAAAAAAADM4/KbfkTqDA7lE/s1600-h/Vertical%252520Lines%252520Blanket%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Vertical Lines Blanket" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Vertical Lines Blanket" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DAdwN7OxENA/VN_gly878bI/AAAAAAAADM8/JEZilKMycyA/Vertical%252520Lines%252520Blanket_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="172" /></a></p> <p>I also got past the heel on my St. Patrick’s day sock.  I figured that I needed to do an afterthought heel for this sock.  I am using Fab Funky Fibers yarn in the Shades of Green color with a size 1 needle.  I am only using a basic sock pattern for this sock.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JTABzi6u9w4/VN_gmaYusKI/AAAAAAAADNI/1pJH_dnB7SU/s1600-h/Shades%252520of%252520Green%252520-%252520Sock%2525201B%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Shades of Green - Sock 1B" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Shades of Green - Sock 1B" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HSbxgI5DfwM/VN_gmttqqQI/AAAAAAAADNM/HB5vwM3Llb0/Shades%252520of%252520Green%252520-%252520Sock%2525201B_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="213" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I had put in a request many months ago for Dream in Color Classy in the color Mountain Wildflowers at the Loopy Ewe.  The yarn finally came in and now I have two skeins.  I think this will be a hat and cowl.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fqtC54Ig7cI/VN_gm5lZFfI/AAAAAAAADNU/4rWZbIUwiMs/s1600-h/Dream%252520in%252520Color%252520Classy%252520-%252520Mountain%252520Wildflowers%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Dream in Color Classy - Mountain Wildflowers" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Dream in Color Classy - Mountain Wildflowers" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6p2Fx0STLnk/VN_gnaVfkEI/AAAAAAAADNc/NIQLZXNcDHw/Dream%252520in%252520Color%252520Classy%252520-%252520Mountain%252520Wildflowers_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="136" /></a></p> <p>Back to knitting and listening to podcasts.</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-24878899396121295172015-01-31T19:19:00.001-05:002015-01-31T19:19:19.154-05:00Snow is an incentive to knit<p>We have had some snow recently and it got me knitting.  We didn’t have as much as they had in Northern New England, but there is something about snow and being in the house that gets me in the mood to knit.</p> <p>I finished my Christmas socks, which turned into my Valentine Socks.  I used yarn from the Lemonade Shop.  The color Peppermint ice cream.  I used a size one needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OibDyjK9Dzk/VM1w83JoObI/AAAAAAAADLA/yR9q6L8P8Ac/s1600-h/Peppermint%252520Sock%252520Complete%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Peppermint Sock Complete" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Peppermint Sock Complete" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zZq8Aetrl38/VM1w9QWCc_I/AAAAAAAADLE/i7MtO_F5eyA/Peppermint%252520Sock%252520Complete_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="202" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I cast on for the Blue Heron Bulky chenille cowl using the color blue violet.  I cast on 44 stitches and I really like how this is knitting up.  I used a provisional cast on and will join both sides once I finish it.  I am knitting with a size 6 needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hi8Ciz3Ot1o/VM1w9vzbLTI/AAAAAAAADLQ/gC1soynCZCE/s1600-h/Blue%252520Heron%252520Chenille%252520Cowl%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Blue Heron Chenille Cowl" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Blue Heron Chenille Cowl" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-COldLH3fVmE/VM1w-EwBfeI/AAAAAAAADLY/BHnmFht8Cz4/Blue%252520Heron%252520Chenille%252520Cowl_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="154" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I also cast on for another hitchhiker using Wollmeise pure in Amazonas with a size 3.0mm needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZytuRwVqhjM/VM1w-hAwhpI/AAAAAAAADLg/wtnDHAOGDKw/s1600-h/Hitchhiker%252520-%252520Amazonas%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Hitchhiker - Amazonas" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Hitchhiker - Amazonas" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E4Nf9iGgA-U/VM1w_Lc4HLI/AAAAAAAADLo/kEaKaFpd9hE/Hitchhiker%252520-%252520Amazonas_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Since I finished one pair of socks, I cast on another using Fab Funky Fibers yarn in the color shades of green.  There are 7 shades of green with navy blue between the shades. I am using a basic sock pattern with a size 1 needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WLvpFCEB0kM/VM1w_Q5FUxI/AAAAAAAADLw/-4ZMm7IzHfY/s1600-h/Basic%252520Sock%252520-%252520Fab%252520Funky%252520Fibers%252520-%252520Shades%252520of%252520Green%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Basic Sock - Fab Funky Fibers - Shades of Green" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Basic Sock - Fab Funky Fibers - Shades of Green" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6f4ILjrU13o/VM1w_93UV3I/AAAAAAAADL0/-1mpZIqRzxs/Basic%252520Sock%252520-%252520Fab%252520Funky%252520Fibers%252520-%252520Shades%252520of%252520Green_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="227" /></a></p> <p>I did get two new skeins of yarn.  I got Plymouth Kudo yarn in the color 41 to make the Birthday cake cowl.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R2d4axsEwmk/VM1xAVkKnkI/AAAAAAAADL8/FlvKSnkqQaY/s1600-h/Plymouth%252520Kudo%252520-%252520Color%25252041%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Plymouth Kudo - Color 41" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Plymouth Kudo - Color 41" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xISJTOxl9zw/VM1xAp63bhI/AAAAAAAADMI/A_6MVjrR31o/Plymouth%252520Kudo%252520-%252520Color%25252041_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="239" /></a></p> <p>I had ordered yarn from Desert Vista Dyeworks to use for next Christmas.  It’s in her Viso base in the color Holiday Stripe Thick.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R6eDZB9ZjsI/VM1xBBzbQ2I/AAAAAAAADMM/KS93DYpGKCM/s1600-h/Desert%252520Vista%252520Dyeworks%252520-%252520Holiday%252520Stripe%252520-%252520Thick%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Desert Vista Dyeworks - Holiday Stripe - Thick" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Desert Vista Dyeworks - Holiday Stripe - Thick" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RbMGJJTwFAQ/VM1xBWAv6OI/AAAAAAAADMU/jC-cYoTZSGs/Desert%252520Vista%252520Dyeworks%252520-%252520Holiday%252520Stripe%252520-%252520Thick_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="135" /></a></p> <p>Well, we are supposed to get more snow tomorrow, so I guess I will be knitting up a storm.  I have a lot of things on my needles to keep me busy.</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-66724255753965877302015-01-17T19:45:00.001-05:002015-01-17T19:45:33.254-05:00Yarn, Yarn and more Yarn<p>I’ve been on a yarn buying spree.  I just couldn’t resist.</p> <p>From the Loopy Ewe, I got Tumbleweed Yarns Aurora in Sidewalk Sandwich and Sugar Shell.  These are both self striping yarns.  I also got Western Sky knits Aspen in Rustic Rainbow to make the sockhead hat.  I couldn’t help but pick up a bar of Loopy Ewe soap.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Sg9FjpJJPPQ/VLsCIO1k3SI/AAAAAAAADJ4/a_Ret35qjZI/s1600-h/Loopy%252520Ewe%252520-%252520Jan%2525202015%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Loopy Ewe - Jan 2015" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Loopy Ewe - Jan 2015" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xl6Wiv4nIYA/VLsCIsffVpI/AAAAAAAADJ8/5oBd9Nzz92I/Loopy%252520Ewe%252520-%252520Jan%2525202015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="172" /></a></p> <p>Then, the Loopy Ewe put up Wollmeise Yarn.  Even though I came to the party late, I was able to get two skeins of Pure.  The colors are Amazonas and Happy Birthday Kristina.  I plan on casting on Hitchhikers with these skeins.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2M8YomZNPyU/VLsCJMzemhI/AAAAAAAADKI/s0QcJHK4afs/s1600-h/Wollmeise%252520Pure%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Wollmeise Pure" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Wollmeise Pure" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TQFXO1LLI1U/VLsCJXHYOeI/AAAAAAAADKM/A2rWhfx4exQ/Wollmeise%252520Pure_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="137" /></a></p> <p>When I was at my local yarn shop, I saw a really neat cowl made out of Blue Heron Bulky Rayon Chenille in the color blue violet.  Well, next thing I knew I had to buy the yarn.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TFiqWa8-Eao/VLsCJw7LStI/AAAAAAAADKU/_XVmn2Uzj1A/s1600-h/Blue%252520Heron%252520Bulky%252520Rayon%252520Chenille%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Blue Heron Bulky Rayon Chenille" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Blue Heron Bulky Rayon Chenille" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-170sf9e6O7k/VLsCKeYry4I/AAAAAAAADKc/t0Uq8-0yXVs/Blue%252520Heron%252520Bulky%252520Rayon%252520Chenille_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="229" /></a></p> <p>So, I need to wind a skein of Wollmeise and cast on for the hitchhiker and then cast on for the cowl.  I also have my sights on another skein of yarn for another cowl.  I think I am going to have a lot of things on the needles soon.  As if I don’t already.</p> <p>I did finish one of my Christmas socks in Peppermint Ice Cream that I bought from the Lemonade Shop on Etsy.  One down and one to go.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-j4iYrcpU2qE/VLsCKmscV1I/AAAAAAAADKo/T5M-dWf9x70/s1600-h/Peppermint%252520Ice%252520Cream%252520Sock%2525201%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Peppermint Ice Cream Sock 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Peppermint Ice Cream Sock 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W_lSixCWnvI/VLsCK7SZELI/AAAAAAAADKs/2WustVGohu8/Peppermint%252520Ice%252520Cream%252520Sock%2525201_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="181" /></a></p> <p>It’s time to knit!</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-58390086194867451612015-01-06T13:57:00.001-05:002015-01-06T13:57:44.564-05:00Happy New Year 2015<p align="center"><strong>Goals for 2014</strong></p> <p align="center">1. Read 65 Books – I think that is a good number and don’t want to set a goal too large. – I redid my goal to 100, but only ready 91 books</p> <p align="center">2. Knit 12 pairs of socks – didn’t make this goal either.  I knit 9 pairs of socks, but have knit over 100 pairs of socks</p> <p align="center">3. Finish the Central Park Hoodie – One of these years I will do this. – didn’t make this goal either.  I didn’t even touch this knit.</p> <p align="center">4. Stash Bust – Get rid of at least one storage tote of yarn either by using it or passing yarn along or selling it. – I did stash bust.  It probably amounted to one tote of yarn, but probably filled it with new yarn</p> <p align="center">5. Clean house – it’s time to go through the house again and reorganize and get rid of stuff I don’t need. – I did a good job of this.  I went through 3 floors and got rid of a lot of stuff.  Only have to clean out the attic.</p> <p align="center"><strong>Goals for 2015</strong></p> <p align="center">1. Read at least 90 books</p> <p align="center">2. Knit 12 pairs of socks</p> <p align="center">3. Finish a sweater.  I have the Central Park Hoodie, the Olivia sweater, and the Gale sweater.  So, hopefully I will finish one of them because I would like to knit Lori Versaci’s Pour Moi cardigan.</p> <p align="center">4. Stash Bust</p> <p align="center">5. Clean out the attic and books</p> <p align="center">6. Finish some UFO’s</p> <p align="center">7. Finish more knitted projects</p> <p align="center">8. Counted Cross Stitch</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><strong>FINISHED PROJECTS FOR 2014</strong></p> <p align="center">I finished 16 projects this year.  In 2013, I finished 29 projects.  It keeps getting less and less.  What’s with that?</p> <p align="center">1. 9 Pairs of socks</p> <p align="center">2. 2 shawls</p> <p align="center">3. 1 Baby Blanket</p> <p align="center">4. 1 Cowl</p> <p align="center">5. 1 hat</p> <p align="center">6. 1 prayer cloth</p> <p align="center">7. One washcloth</p> <p align="center"><strong>UFO’s</strong></p> <p align="center">10 UFO’s in 2014.  Last year I had 8.  The list keeps growing</p> <p align="center">2 Pairs of socks</p> <p align="center">Strandwanderer</p> <p align="center">Advent Calendar Scarf</p> <p align="center">3 Sweaters</p> <p align="center">1 Afghan</p> <p align="center">2 shawl’s</p> <p align="center">That is 10 too many, especially when there are other projects that I want to cast on the needles.</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-33306009427751800882015-01-04T11:47:00.001-05:002015-01-04T11:47:48.134-05:00Reading makes the world grow<p>Well, 2014 is over and I did not make my goal of 100 books.  I did read 91 books.  This is what I have read since I last reported.</p> <p align="center">Matters of the Heart by Danielle Steel</p> <p align="center">Concealed in Death – J D Robb</p> <p align="center">Gods in Alabama – Joshilyn Jackson</p> <p align="center">Key Lime Pie Murder – Joanne Fluke</p> <p align="center">Stealing Home – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">Waiting for the Moon – Kristin Hannah</p> <p align="center">The Light Between Oceans – M.L. Stedman</p> <p align="center">Top Secret Twenty – One – Janet Evanovich</p> <p align="center">Love Letters – Debbie Macomber</p> <p align="center">Pretty Woman – Fern Michaels</p> <p align="center">A Slice of Heaven – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">The Fixer Upper – Mary Kay Andrews</p> <p align="center">Feels Like Family – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">Guidebook to Murder – Lynn Cahoon</p> <p align="center">Mission to Murder – Lynn Cahoon</p> <p align="center">Language of Flowers – Vanessa Diffenbaugh</p> <p align="center">A Seaside Christmas – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">Santa Baby – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">The Christmas Bouquet – Sherryl Woods</p> <p align="center">All is Bright – Katherine Spencer</p> <p align="center">Can This be Christmas – Debbie Macomber</p> <p align="center">Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy – Debbie Macomber</p> <p align="center">All Fall Down – Jennifer Weiner</p> <p align="center">The Island – Elin Hilderbrand</p> <p align="center">Savannah Blues – Mary Kay Andrews</p> <p align="center">Mr. Miracle – Debbie Macomber</p> <p align="left">Guess, I better start reading.  Maybe I will be able to read 100 books in 2015?</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-27341692546345515772014-12-27T20:04:00.001-05:002014-12-27T20:04:49.685-05:00A Belated Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah<p>It’s over.  All the time and preparation and before you know it Christmas is over.  Why do we do this to ourselves?  At any rate, I hope for those who celebrate, you had a Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukah. </p> <p>Finally, things have calmed down and I can knit again.  I probably didn’t do any knitting for about 2 weeks.</p> <p>I finished my Thanksgiving socks using Dancing Dog Dyeworks Grade School Turkey color using a size 1 needle with a basic sock pattern.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kFNlBJ02H_Q/VJ9XIsbGq8I/AAAAAAAADIg/55rLMhCwLLQ/s1600-h/Grade%252520School%252520Turkey%252520Sock%252520Complete%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Grade School Turkey Sock Complete" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Grade School Turkey Sock Complete" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-10KExTvjwfI/VJ9XJBoIvZI/AAAAAAAADIk/lexU_LWdvGs/Grade%252520School%252520Turkey%252520Sock%252520Complete_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="179" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I immediately cast on for a Christmas sock, which won’t be finished until next Christmas.  I am also using a basic sock pattern with a size 1 needle.  The yarn is from The Lemonade Shop in the color Peppermint Ice Cream.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bQ8_mGvGpXA/VJ9XJTIR--I/AAAAAAAADIw/che_JS0QqC4/s1600-h/Peppermint%252520Ice%252520Cream%252520Sock%2525201%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Peppermint Ice Cream Sock 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Peppermint Ice Cream Sock 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-98TWUAcopb0/VJ9XJ5WkPdI/AAAAAAAADI0/l6YrNx0lRVM/Peppermint%252520Ice%252520Cream%252520Sock%2525201_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="242" /></a></p> <p>I did get some more yarn.  I had ordered more yarn from Knit Circus awhile ago and it finally arrived.  The yarn is The Greatest of Ease in the Color Brew Crew.  I love the blue color.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-B-MwFcHobSU/VJ9XKI5YiiI/AAAAAAAADJA/jY2mewiCVoY/s1600-h/Knit%252520Circus%252520-%252520Greatest%252520of%252520Ease%252520-Brew%252520Crew%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Knit Circus - Greatest of Ease -Brew Crew" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Knit Circus - Greatest of Ease -Brew Crew" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JaJdy7_Xd0M/VJ9XKsVgoyI/AAAAAAAADJE/X0S38bDltZg/Knit%252520Circus%252520-%252520Greatest%252520of%252520Ease%252520-Brew%252520Crew_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="174" /></a></p> <p>Katia Jumbo yarn in the color 100 to make a cowl.  This yarn is very soft and should knit up fast.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wN4ncNSOyP4/VJ9XK4_p_1I/AAAAAAAADJQ/4kjykJ3K8Yo/s1600-h/Katia%252520-%252520Jumbo%252520-%252520Color%252520100%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Katia - Jumbo - Color 100" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Katia - Jumbo - Color 100" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HNXd985Z8dU/VJ9XLT6QFNI/AAAAAAAADJU/T0BMAHXMQL4/Katia%252520-%252520Jumbo%252520-%252520Color%252520100_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="243" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Last, but not least, I bought Madelinetosh Twist Light in the color Doctor’s without Borders.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-luBSfcCYSwU/VJ9XLnN-KjI/AAAAAAAADJc/80E-pa7NNaU/s1600-h/Madelinetosh%252520Twist%252520Light%252520-%252520Doctor%252527s%252520Without%252520Borders%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Madelinetosh Twist Light - Doctor's Without Borders" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Madelinetosh Twist Light - Doctor's Without Borders" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zdwEhUX7FIM/VJ9XMB31MRI/AAAAAAAADJk/fkZL6p9w6NU/Madelinetosh%252520Twist%252520Light%252520-%252520Doctor%252527s%252520Without%252520Borders_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="107" /></a></p> <p>Back to knitting!</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-18888038006263089402014-12-06T19:38:00.001-05:002014-12-06T19:38:44.179-05:00Better Knitting Week<p>This has been a better knitting week.  I am turning the heel on my Grade School Turkey sock using a size 1 needle and a basic sock pattern.  The yarn is from Desert Vista Dyeworks.  I really love her yarn and colorways.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jwhCB6SSwzM/VIOhhucfy2I/AAAAAAAADHY/3pvIkb3WfV4/s1600-h/Grade%252520School%252520Turkey%252520Sock%2525202%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Grade School Turkey Sock 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Grade School Turkey Sock 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1fvYK1-sQLM/VIOhiK2phkI/AAAAAAAADHc/863vg8skYtw/Grade%252520School%252520Turkey%252520Sock%2525202_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="194" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I also started on another shawl.  It’s the Yowza weigh it shawl by Susan B. Anderson.  I am using Miss Babs Yowza in the color Prince.  The pattern calls for a size 9 needle, but I am using a size 7.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8XdISY6o988/VIOhigvjsfI/AAAAAAAADHo/IX-WZL1Q3XI/s1600-h/Yowza%252520shawl%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Yowza shawl" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Yowza shawl" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bYOE27eAWm4/VIOhjNhUP4I/AAAAAAAADHs/Md80ODZnDdU/Yowza%252520shawl_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="180" /></a></p> <p>I also got two skeins of yarn this week.  From the Lemonade Shop, I got her fingering weight yarn in Peppermint Ice Cream.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-of4XBFZKa-4/VIOhjcLD4bI/AAAAAAAADH0/K-gZxEYZJPI/s1600-h/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520-%252520Peppermint%252520Ice%252520Cream%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lemonade Shop - Peppermint Ice Cream" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lemonade Shop - Peppermint Ice Cream" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PDwsg1ZIh_Q/VIOhjoaHIrI/AAAAAAAADIA/pR7WE0Eq7Is/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520-%252520Peppermint%252520Ice%252520Cream_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="105" /></a></p> <p>From Lollipop Yarn, I got a skein of What a Maroon.  I love the colors in this ball.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MRFS9Jy0dRs/VIOhkRJzLYI/AAAAAAAADII/fa3Wq3kQGZ8/s1600-h/Lollipop%252520Yarn%252520-%252520What%252520a%252520Maroon%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lollipop Yarn - What a Maroon" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lollipop Yarn - What a Maroon" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mQzq28qvdVk/VIOhk0t8xOI/AAAAAAAADIM/i2BNnGCcg0Q/Lollipop%252520Yarn%252520-%252520What%252520a%252520Maroon_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="177" /></a></p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-55669828650657219042014-11-29T16:09:00.001-05:002014-11-29T16:09:27.905-05:00Happy Thanksgiving<p>It was a nice week.  I only had to work in the office one day.  I was able to get a lot of cleaning finished this week and was even able to get most of the Christmas decorations up.  I only have to put up my small tree and I will do that later today.</p> <p>I got the Bella Shawl blocked and here is the finished product.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gC4ZPeXEPgo/VHo1_eCj4ZI/AAAAAAAADGg/74BmNjZBuiQ/s1600-h/Bella%252520Shawl%252520-%252520complete%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Bella Shawl - complete" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Bella Shawl - complete" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L9rFRZ_9v80/VHo1_zAXbXI/AAAAAAAADGk/V3BKz7Oh1Rk/Bella%252520Shawl%252520-%252520complete_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="113" /></a></p> <p>I really like this shawl.</p> <p>I also finished one of the Grade School Turkey socks.  The yarn is by Desert Vista Dyeworks and I am using a basic sock pattern with a size 1 needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-feAnzPogsTc/VHo2AZdwaMI/AAAAAAAADGs/c7ruCVyuRs8/s1600-h/Grade%252520School%252520Turkey%252520Scok%2525201%252520-%252520complete%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Grade School Turkey Scok 1 - complete" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Grade School Turkey Scok 1 - complete" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MzSd6NVdMVc/VHo2AoWGveI/AAAAAAAADG0/xtI2sx1XTes/Grade%252520School%252520Turkey%252520Scok%2525201%252520-%252520complete_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="180" /></a></p> <p>I started on the second sock.  Looks like I won’t have this finished for Thanksgiving.  Oh well.  I am enjoying knitting this sock.</p> <p>I also received a skein of yarn from the Lemonade Shop.  It’s fingering weight yarn and the color is Holiday 2014.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-e4WTjSX6txo/VHo2BDFV1MI/AAAAAAAADG8/ldaffckfDqY/s1600-h/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520-%252520Holiday%2525202014%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lemonade Shop - Holiday 2014" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lemonade Shop - Holiday 2014" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yqF_zY-uQDw/VHo2Bm1RqzI/AAAAAAAADHE/8GgyT1wQK4c/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520-%252520Holiday%2525202014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="127" /></a></p> <p>I still have one more day of peace and quiet before I am back at work again.  December is going to be a hectic month.  I have to get my Christmas shopping finished.  Enjoy the holidays!</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-58438052070237556112014-11-15T14:44:00.001-05:002014-11-15T14:44:21.584-05:00I finally finished something<p>It’s been awhile, but I finally finished the Bella Shawl.  This was made with Miss Babs Yowza in the color Zombie Prom using a size 6 and size 4 needle.  I am happy how it turned out.  Here is the shawl blocking.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FkhW_dbf0m8/VGes_poKeqI/AAAAAAAADEo/MdrdPxAp_wo/s1600-h/Bella%252520Shawl%252520-%252520Blocking%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Bella Shawl - Blocking" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Bella Shawl - Blocking" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aeqoIeQTLCo/VGes_2Ns2BI/AAAAAAAADEs/YZLh2etlqwM/Bella%252520Shawl%252520-%252520Blocking_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="119" /></a></p> <p>The Miss Babs skeins are Babettes, which mean that no two skeins are the same.  Two friends of mine also made this shawl using the same color.  See how they differ. I think mine is on the top.  We each like the color we got.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--zk_bNMYahg/VGetAf4iW7I/AAAAAAAADE0/xorP6zYhslM/s1600-h/Three%252520Bella%252520Shawl%252527s%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Three Bella Shawl's" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Three Bella Shawl's" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IObMh543qtU/VGetAgMoUcI/AAAAAAAADFA/eHkCs55Pajw/Three%252520Bella%252520Shawl%252527s_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>I have also been working on my Thanksgiving sock using the color Grade School Turkey.  I have turned the heel on the first sock.  This is Dancing Dog Dyeworks yarn using a basic sock pattern with a size 1 needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NiL_6Ys9prg/VGetBHZ52FI/AAAAAAAADFE/KqXzles0_HM/s1600-h/Grade%252520School%252520Turkey%252520Sock%2525201%252520-%252520Foot%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Grade School Turkey Sock 1 - Foot" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Grade School Turkey Sock 1 - Foot" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DYJNjmRwyq8/VGetBisSrWI/AAAAAAAADFM/N_EZqb9pyvY/Grade%252520School%252520Turkey%252520Sock%2525201%252520-%252520Foot_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="194" height="244" /></a></p> <p>I have bought more yarn.  I had to get more Miss Babs Yowza for another shawl (plus a spare).  The colors are Bat S**t Crazy and Prince.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UxlAsyIA0e4/VGetB1eaGMI/AAAAAAAADFY/B_f-GGBDS_A/s1600-h/Miss%252520Babs%252520-%252520Yowza%252520-%252520Nov%2525202014%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Miss Babs - Yowza - Nov 2014" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Miss Babs - Yowza - Nov 2014" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-J750SklCHRU/VGetChnrWNI/AAAAAAAADFc/-pvFU2TMXr0/Miss%252520Babs%252520-%252520Yowza%252520-%252520Nov%2525202014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="194" /></a></p> <p>Also, I got Noro Kureyon to make some mittens from a pattern that Susan B. Anderson did.  The pattern is called Waiting for Winter.  The color is 344.  Plus, I also got some Lang Jawoll sock yarn that has the reinforcing thread.  The color is a green.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-V8ZomtxF7Gk/VGetCyu4pvI/AAAAAAAADFo/fsWYLA3rTVM/s1600-h/Noro%252520Kureyon%252520and%252520Jawoll%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Noro Kureyon and Jawoll" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Noro Kureyon and Jawoll" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7MUZKp6fzOw/VGetDdbGKPI/AAAAAAAADFs/5vnlogkwJhI/Noro%252520Kureyon%252520and%252520Jawoll_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="188" /></a></p> <p>From the Lemonade Shop on Etsy, I got Lavender Speckles in a fingering weight.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qq4Xu1bKwRc/VGetD9BruJI/AAAAAAAADF0/W4OewHAsUNE/s1600-h/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520-%252520Lavender%252520speckled%252520yarn%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lemonade Shop - Lavender speckled yarn" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lemonade Shop - Lavender speckled yarn" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kzBPSZbe_NM/VGetEFy4l0I/AAAAAAAADF8/MQ72TXU0YN4/Lemonade%252520Shop%252520-%252520Lavender%252520speckled%252520yarn_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="152" /></a></p> <p>From Knit Circus, I got one of her gradient sock yarns (Greatest of Ease) in the color Tropical Sunset.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-O-eNcs05VZ8/VGetEsg3YUI/AAAAAAAADGI/DTaqAductdQ/s1600-h/Knit%252520Circus%252520-%252520Greatest%252520of%252520Ease%252520-%252520tropical%252520sunset%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Knit Circus - Greatest of Ease - tropical sunset" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Knit Circus - Greatest of Ease - tropical sunset" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HQHkyQqXx6k/VGetFPaA9fI/AAAAAAAADGM/0sj6G-1bOb0/Knit%252520Circus%252520-%252520Greatest%252520of%252520Ease%252520-%252520tropical%252520sunset_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="143" /></a></p> <p>It’s getting cold outside. Time to get knitting!</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28904137.post-6641443108874539762014-10-25T20:19:00.001-05:002014-10-25T20:19:57.595-05:00Started a New Sock<p>Finally, I have started a new sock.  Maybe this will get me knitting more.  I am using a basic sock pattern with Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso yarn in the color Grade School Turkey.  I figure that this will be great for Thanksgiving.  I am using a size 1 needle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yE5EvREh6cg/VExMN6S6XOI/AAAAAAAADEA/8tIdWba0oxc/s1600-h/Turkey%252520Sock%2525201%252520-%252520Cuff%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Turkey Sock 1 - Cuff" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Turkey Sock 1 - Cuff" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UswtaD81ONc/VExMOXTWCuI/AAAAAAAADEE/Y2YoJWvbjbw/Turkey%252520Sock%2525201%252520-%252520Cuff_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="206" /></a></p> <p>I guess I better start a new sock since I got more sock yarn this week.  From Simply socks, I got Opal Hunterwasser Sock in the color 3206.  I also got Poste self striping yarn in the color Camp Crystal Lake. I better get knitting!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1ktnOWOX5ic/VExMOmXfijI/AAAAAAAADEQ/1drEBPH55Nw/s1600-h/Opal%252520and%252520Poste%252520Yarn%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Opal and Poste Yarn" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Opal and Poste Yarn" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6SYjGn7q_Bo/VExMPHGGpjI/AAAAAAAADEU/dNp3fBDJS4g/Opal%252520and%252520Poste%252520Yarn_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="192" /></a></p> <p>I am still working on the Bella shawl.  I have one more repeat and then I am nearing the end.  I love knitting the shawl, but I am ready to move on to another project (or should I say finish another project).</p> Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649923438016006465noreply@blogger.com0