More Yarn

This is just about it except for some yarn I have on order from Dancing Dog Dyeworks and my Cookiea sock club.  Then I really need to pick yarn from stash and stop buying.

I had to have another striping yarn from Lollipop Yarns.  It’s her Angry Birds color.  This is 75% superwash, 25% nylon.  This will look so cool knitted up in a sock.

Then I was lucky to get another skein from Rainy Days and Wooly Dogs.  This is her Henbane Sock in the color Sailor Pluto.  It’s 100% superwash merino.  Another striping color.

I have been wanting some yarn from Twisted Fiber Art for awhile and was waiting for the right color in her Evolutions gradient to do a Citron shawl.  I finally got Tasty in the Circle color.  This will knit up really nice.

And since I was ordering from her anyway, I decided to get another striping yarn in her Arial base.  The color is Lagoon (bottom).  She also sent a sample of the haunting color in her playful base (top).

Catching up on WIP’s

I have been trying to get some of my works in progress finished.

I completed the Cherry Lane Socks.  I used Sweet Georgia Tough Sock in the cherry color with a size 1 needle.  I enjoyed this pattern and loved the yarn.

I also completed the August Mid Month Dishcloth KAL.  This pattern was really nice to do.  It’s called Lazy Zigs by Janet Nogle. I used a size 7 needle with Sugar and Cream in the robins egg color.

I need some coasters for my bedroom, so I used the Skinny Rib coaster pattern with Fantasy Natural in the color 8013.  I finished one and would like to do more.

I’m getting closer to finishing the Copykat shawl.  I completed the body and just have to pick up stitches for the ruffle and knit that. I am using Swan’s Island merino wool in the marine blue color with size 5 needles.

I just had to start on another Color Affection shawl using Shalimar Breathless.  This yarn is wonderful.  I am using the colors Limerick, Loden, and Byzantium.  I am on the second color. I am doing yo’s with this shawl so I don’t get the puckering.

I’ve seen so many shawls using gradient yarn, so I had to buy some.  I got Desert Vista Dyeworks in her shadow colorway in purple haze and witches brew.

More Yarn

Yes, more yarn, but I’m excited about what I got.

From the Loopy Ewe, I got more Shalimar Breathless in the Stag and Scarab color way. I will probably be making another Color Affection Shawl with this yarn. I also got Madelinetosh sport in the Cove color way.  I love this color.

I thought I had missed the Rainy Days and Wooly Dogs (Goth Socks) update, but I was able to get some Strychnine yarn (80/20 fingering) in the Fire Bad and Tree Pretty color way.  This looked so like Halloween and fall.  It’s a self striping yarn.

More yarn is on it’s way and I should be getting it on Monday. Pictures and details will be posted next week.

I have been working on my Second Cherry Lane Sock and the Copykat shawl, plus I started another Color Affection Shawl.  I will post pictures of these next week.

It’s a busy week for me next week and I can’t believe that we are nearing the end of August.  Where did the Summer go, but I’m looking forward to Fall and cooler weather.

August–I can’t believe it’s August!

Ugh! As much as I wish that it wasn’t so hot (although this next week should be cooler), I’m not looking forward to winter.

I finished one of the Cherry Lane Socks.  I just love the pattern and the yarn.  I am using a size 1 needle with Sweet Georgia’s Tough Love sock in the Cherry color.

I also completed the August 2012 Dishcloth KAL.  The pattern is School House by Andi Worthy.  I used a size 7 needle with Peaches and Crème yarn in Baby Pink.

Yes, I got yarn.  I got two skeins of Lollipop Yarn self striping 75/25 Superwash in Beach Baby and Waterfall.  Yes, I am on a green kick.

Then I was lucky to grab a kit of Dancing Dog Dyeworks in her Waltz Worsted Base in Boo.

It came with a half skein of dark purple too.

The CookieA Sock club shipment for August came.  The yarn is Enchanted Knoll farms Superwash Sock Yarn in the color called Genmaicha (green).  I’m not liking the patterns, so I will use this yarn for another project.  But, I do like the yarn.  Another Green color.

I’m still working on the copykat shawl and have to cast on for the second sock in the Cherry Lane pattern.  Off to knit!

Finishing a project is satisfying

Yes, it is!  Especially when a project has been on the needles for awhile. 

I finally completed the Sheldon Blanket.  I used a size 7 needle and Knitpicks shine yarn in french blue, pea pod and cream.  Now all I have to do is knit Sheldon the turtle.  This will be for my nephew Carter.

Also completed are the USA socks.  I used Lollipop yarns in the USA color with a size 1 needle.  The pattern is a basic sock pattern.  I love striped yarn (especially Lollipop yarns) and it knits up fast cause you can’t wait for the next stripe to show up.

I had to start another sock, so I am using the Cherry Lane pattern by Felicia Lo with her Sweet Georgia tough love sock yarn in the cherry color and a size 1 needle.  The cuff is complete on the first sock.  This will be my 72nd pair socks.  I got new bedroom furniture and moved things around in my drawers, so now I have two, yes 2, drawers of socks with room to grow.  Looking forward to colder weather so that I can wear them (well, not really looking for colder weather, but this next heat wave we are going to have could be shorter).

I worked on the Ruby monster and got the arms finished.  I am using Lorna’s Laces worsted yarn in Zombie BBQ with a size 5 needle.  Now I just have to do the legs and stuff it.

I was working on a Copykat shawl by Rose Beck.  When I started this project, I decided to just knit a plain shawl.  Then it sat.  I started it up again and didn’t know where I was.  Since I didn’t have much completed on it, I ripped it out and am now using her Diagonal Rib Body.  I am enjoying how this is turning out.  I am using a size 5 needle with Swans Island merino wool fingering yarn in marine blue.  The pattern is easy, but now the stitches are growing, so it is taking longer to knit a row.  The ruffle that goes around the whole shawl will really take a lot of time.

Guess, it’s back to knitting!

Trying to finish up projects

I finally blocked the color affection shawl that I finished.  I think it came out really great.  I got most of the puckering out on the one edge.

As you can see that there is some puckering, but it’s not near as much as preblocking.  I used my Inspinknity Blocking wires for the first time and I loved them.  They were worth getting.  Now I have to start on another Color Affection shawl.

I finished knitting the July 2012 midmonth dishcloth.  It was a dress dishcloth that you can put on your dish liquid soap.  The designer was Debbie Trainor of the Knit and Sew studio.  The pattern is called Let’s Go to London.  I used Peaches and Crème in red with a size 7 needle.  It’s cute.

I am getting close to finishing my USA sock.  I finished the first sock and have turned the heel on the second sock.  I hope to finish it off by Monday.  Let’s see if I make it.  I am using a size 1 needle with Lollipop self striping yarn in the USA color.

I had to buy two skeins of Sweet Georgia Tough Love sock yarn.  The top color is English Ivy to make the Park City Socks and the second is cherry to make the Cherry Lane Socks.   So, I need to finish up my USA socks so I can start one one of these patterns.

 

Off to knit!

Sock Obsessed

I finally finished the Karen’s Sock by Monica Jines.  I loved this pattern with the cables and lace.  I used Socktopus Sokkusu yarn with a size 1 needle.  I just can’t believe that it took me way over a month to finish these.  How time flies.

I started on another sock right away.  I had to start these because of the Olympics.  I am calling them my USA socks.  The yarn is Lollipop Yarns in the color USA.  I am just using a basic sock pattern.  I may just do a heel flap for these socks instead of an afterthought heel.  I love the yarn!  It’s nice and soft and I love the striping.

I haven’t been doing much other knitting.  It may be because of the heat, although it has cooled down some lately.

I did buy a kit from my local yarn shop.  It’s a crochet pattern and I thought that I needed to do more crochet since I don’t crochet much and don’t feel too comfortable doing it.  Maybe this will help.  It’s a crochet watermelon dishcloth.  I couldn’t resist it because of the colors.

I have been knitting

Even though it’s been really hot this week, I have been knitting and I’ve gotten quite a bit accomplished.  I need to knit because I have other projects itching to get started.

I finished the July Dishcloth KAL.  The pattern is really cute.  It’s called Knitted Mini Wash mitts by Deanna Caswell and Daisy Siskins (from Little House in the Suburbs).  I used a size 6 needle with Peaches in Crème in red and Sugar and Cream in white.

I did get the body finished of the Ruby the Huggable Monster.  Still have to do arms and legs.  I am using a size 5 needle with Lornas Laces Worsted Yarn in the color Zombie Barbeque.

I got a lot further with the Karen’s sock by Monica Jines.  I am working on the foot and hope to complete one sock by the end of next week if not sooner.  I am using a size 1 needle with Socktopus Soccusu yarn in lime and basil.  I really am enjoying the pattern in this sock.  I love Monica Jines’s patterns.

I haven’t been knitting much on my fair isle hat.  I did get a little further.  My goal is to work on it more this coming week.  I am using a size 7 and 8 needle with Madelinetosh Vintage yarn in scarlet and tern.

I was going to start on another Color Affection shawl (still have to block the last one), but I think I will pick up a work in progress called the Copycat shawl. Once I get further along with this shawl, I will start a color affection shawl in Shalimar Breathless.

I’ve Got Yarn

Boy, do I ever have yarn!

The Loopy Ewe got in a shipment of Madelinetosh Pashmina.  I have wanted some to knit another Color Affection Shawl.  So I bought 3 skeins (2 will be for the color affection – the third is just to have because I love the color)

From top to bottom, the colors are grove, dahlia, and cove.  I will use the top two for the shawl and add tern which is in my stash.

From my local yarn shop, I bought Shalimar Breathless.  I was so excited that they got this yarn in.

From top to bottom, colors are limerick (very light green), loden, and byzantine.  To the left side is tequila sunrise.

I also got some more Dancing Dog Dyeworks in Waltz Worsted. 

I got a half skein of tangy orange, and mazie and bella in the varigated color.

Now, I have to get to knitting!

Hot, Hot, Hot

Well, you can tell that July is on the horizon.  It’s hot outside and I’m inside with the air conditioning.  It feels good in here.

I did get more knitting done this week.  I finished the Color Affection Shawl.  I used Plucky Knitter Primo yarn in Speakeasy, Elmer T, and Minature Lilac with a size 6 needle.  I need to block it.  I should have done a YO at the beginning of the row, but I didn’t see the notes on Ravelry until I had already started knitting this.  I hope it blocks okay.  It’s a puckered on the one side. We shall see.  I will make another one of these.  I enjoyed the knit.

I also started on other projects.  I started knitting a sock at the beginning of June, but haven’t made much progress on it.  The pattern is Karen’s socks by Monica Jines.  One of my knitting friends made this sock and I liked the combination of the cables and lace.  I am using Socktopus Sokkusu yarn in lime and basil with a size 1 needle.

I am knitting another monster.  The pattern is Ruby the Lovable Huggable Monster by Jenna Krupar.  I am using Lorna’s Laces Zombie BBQ yarn in worsted weight with a size 5 needle.

I love two color knitting and already had taken a class, but wanted a refresher.  So, I am knitting the Faux Fair Isle hat using Madelintosh Vintage in scarlett and tern.  I am using size 7 and 8 needles.  Practice makes perfect.

I was watching the Knitgirllls videocast and Leslie was knitting a sock out of Lollipop yarns in the It’s 5 O’clock somewhere colorway, and I had to buy it.  I also couldn’t resist getting the USA colorway as well.  These will make cool socks.

Off to knit or maybe read or just relaxing on this hot, hot day.

Not Much Knitting Going On

I haven’t been knitting much at home.  We are had our bedroom repainted so stuff is all over the place.  Next we are having new hardwood flooring put in and then new furniture delivered.  So hopefully everything will be back to normal soon.

I did get two things completed.  I finished Iris the Gourmet Monster.  The pattern is from Rebecca Danger and I used one of her kits.  The yarn is Lornas Laces Green Line Dk in the color envy with a size 4 needle.  I had to get help from a good knitting friend to sew the legs on and the bottom of Iris.  She got really cute!

I also finished the June Mid Month dishcloth KAL.  I used Peaches and Crème in red and white with a size 7 needle.  I liked this cloth, but I do not have a name yet or who designed it.

I am close to finishing the Color Affection Shawl.  I am knitting the border.

I did get the June shipment of yarn from the Cookie A sock club.  It’s Plucky Knitter’s primo in the color Vintage Ice Box.  I love it!

I will post pictures of what I am working on in the next blog post.

I’m ahead of my Reading Goal

Finally! I was way behind, but I got caught up in May and now I am ahead of my goal for the year.  Here is what I have read since the last time I reported:

 

Summer Island – Kristin Hannah (any book by her is great)

Gossip Girl – Cecily Von Ziegesar

Once in Every Life – Kristin Hannah

Miss Julia Renews her Vows – Ann B. Ross

Rapture in Death – J.D. Robb

A Wondering Heart – Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer

Wishes & Stitches – Rachael Herron

Most Talkative – Andy Cohen

Dead Reckoning – Charlaine Harris

The Last Boyfriend – Nora Roberts

Through a Dogs Eyes – Jennifer Arnold – wonderful incite into a what a dog can do.

Fifty Shades Freed – E.L. James

The Knitting Circle – Ann Hodd – Great book!

Dog On It – Spencer Quinn

Lakeside  Cottage – Susan Wiggs

Stories I only Tell My Friends – Rob Lowe

Moon Spinners – Sally Goldenbaum

Ceremony in Death – J. D. Robb

A Holiday Yarn – Sally Golenbaum

Thereby Hangs a Tail – Spencer Quinn

Body of Lies – Iris Johanson

Cast On Kill Off – Maggie Sefton

It’s been a productive week

I finished the Colonade Shawl by Stephen West.  I used Madelinetosh Vintage in cove and thyme with a size 10 needle.  Loved the yarn and the project.

I also finished the Froot Loop Socks.  The yarn is Fibernymph Dyeworks in the Froot Loop color with size 1 needles.  This yarn is really nice and I love the striping.

I also completed the June 2012 Dishcloth KAL.  I used Peaches and Crème in light blue with a size 7 needle.  The pattern is Summer Daze by Sue Schaeffer.

I’m going to take another Fair Isle class at the end of June for review.  So I bought Madelinetosh Vintage yarn in tern and scarlet for that project.

Dancing Dog Dyeworks had an update so I had to buy more yarn for Monster projects.  I got the Twist Sock in the Dawn Stripe and Waltz Worsted in bright tropical blue and lime.

And Gnome Acres makes great yarn for Monsters, so I got her worsted yarn and fingering yarn in the color Franklin for a KAL in July.

I couldn’t resist getting Dragonfly Fibers yarn in her Dragon Sock in the Maggie May color (for my Maggie May of course).

Since I finished off several projects, I got back to knitting on my Color Affection Shawl.  I have 4 more repeats until I get to the border, so that project is getting closer to the finish line.  Maybe I will get to finish that up next week.  I really would like to make another shawl using this pattern.  I am already eyeing some yarn for it.  We will  see what happens.  Plus, I have to finish sewing up my Iris monster.