Knit it in black, please.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Blanche

Wow. This project was weird. I mean, it wasn't bad but I should have read the pattern. The decreases are NOT in pattern, just plain stockinette. So weird, and kinda lazy. However, it was a free pattern so I can't bitch. If I had paid, well, there would be paragraphs about that.

But it is a nice hat. Perfect to tuck in my bag or purse.

Thursday, May 07, 2009

Tea sleeve

This is the first of hopefully many coffee sleeves. Really easy to make, especially since this one is knit until it fits around the cup. I want to make a few that are circular as well. A great way to reduce a little bit if you are using a paper cup, and great for scraps. I used some unknown acrylic for this and still have a bunch left.

Sunday, May 03, 2009

Ballet Tee

Okay, I finished this LAST Sunday. How is that for blog posts? Whoops. This turned out okay, but believe it or not, I think it is a tad big. The yarn (Knitpicks Comfy) is really soft. I do like it quite a bit!

Other than that I'm just knitting on a coffee cup holder and trying to decide on my next project.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Calorimetry

This was a quick knit on Sunday. I used the leftover Blackberry Patch Alpaca, and I think I still have some left. Hrm. Cat toys? Who knows! Anyway, this is going to be nice for winter. The alpaca is warm, but a bit scratchy. Nothing too horrible, but it will keep my ears a bit warmer. The pattern was easy as pie.

Lemongrass Bolero

I think I will get a lot of use out of this kimono like cardigan. The Plymouth Sunsette is really soft, but I was really afraid of running out of yarn, so I did stop the length a bit. I put it through the washer and dryer and it looks pretty good. This will be great for the summer since I'm always cold!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Hi

Oh wow. I'm such a slacker. Obviously. I don't know how I've been feeling about knitting lately, so I haven't had much to talk about. Don't get me wrong, I'm not about to quit or anything. This has been a very long standing hobby. I think it is coming close to my herbalism hobby I had growing up. Sidenote: you would think that this hobby would bloom now that I have a yard and garden space, man, I'm such a slacker.

So back to knitting. I like it. I especially like it socially. I really have a good time knitting on Sundays with the knitters. However, I don't feel inspired to knit at home. It could be I have too many distractions. Like video games, tv, dvds, and even baking. I do like knitting though. Really!

In knitting news, I should be done my bolero by the end of the week. It looks to be very wearable. It is taking a lot more yarn than advertised though! Stay tuned for photos!

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Funny, it doesn't remind me of Jamaica

This was a pretty fun knit. Size 10 needles and short rows made for some mindless knitting, which is what I needed. I really love the Cathay I used, it is nice and soft. I now have a single ball of red left, what to make? Hrm.

I am going to cast on for the Lemongrass Bolero tonight. I hope it is another nice knit. I'm into mindless knitting lately it seems. Or at least quick. Maybe I should just make an army of bulky scarves? I don't know. I do know I need to clean up my knitting area upstairs. It is getting to be a mess. And another bad thing is that my stash doesn't fit in my bins anymore. I gave up trying to get the lids to click. That is BAD. It isn't bad that I have a lot of yarn, but it means I'm just not knitting as quick as I used to.

I know. It isn't about speed. It is about having fun. But this means I really need to use up my stash a bit. I have an overflowing bin of COLORED yarn. Seriously. I understand the black bin overflowing, but seriously? Colored yarn. Too much. I need to make a ton of gifts!

Friday, February 06, 2009

Foliage

Too short! I got gauge for bulky, but should have added another repeat. Oh well, it only took 2 days. I do have way more than enough yarn to make another one or something else, so I'm not very worried.

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Feb Lady Sweater

I really like the idea of this sweater, but I don't think I would use this elann cable cotton for it again. It just isn't super comfy. Then again, I haven't washed the heck out of it, so that could be it as well. It turned out nice, and I think it will look very cute over some summer dresses and it doesn't look too horrible with a long sleeved tee either.

I need a hat or something next. I'm glad I did this sweater, but it felt like a lot longer than 6 weeks to finish it believe it or not. I also have some scarves lined up as well. I guess the snow is getting to me!