New Socks and Old Pictures

Hot off the Needles:

I finished the Colinette Jitterbug Socks this morning. I really liked working with this yarn. It has a nice "springy" feel to it. It sort of reminded me of Koigu. The colors pooled some, but not in an unpleasant way. There is a faint odor of vinegar in this yarn. Probably from the dyeing process, it should fade when washed.

I did modify my pattern to accommodate fingering weight yarn. The cast on was 64 stitches and I used 5 needles.



Pattern: Thuja (modified)
Source: knitty
Yarn: Colinette Jitterbug
Color: Mardi Gras
Needles: US 1


Everyday Cardigan

Here is the picture of my Everyday Cardigan from Peace Fleece. I finished it in March and actually wore it a couple of times before it became too hot. I must admit that wool yarn is very warm. I have never had a wool sweater before now. This can be worn as a jacket. The yarn is a little scratchy but not too bad. It really blocks the wind. I will probably modify the pattern the next time I knit this sweater. The arms are too long (did you notice that I rolled them up?) and the body needs lengthening for my taste.


Pattern: Everyday Cardigan
Source: Peace Fleece
Yarn: Peace Fleece Worsted Weight
Color: Blueberry Borscht
Needles: US 6 & US 8

More Pictures

Here is another pair of socks knitted for my daughter. I finished these about 2 months ago, but never posted a picture.


Pattern: Knitting Pure & Simple Childrens Sock Pattern
Yarn: Regia Silk
Needle: US 2
Color: Pink

I modified the heel using my favorite:

Row 1: slip 1, knit 1 across the heel
Row 2: slip the first stitch then purl the rest
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 for the length of the heel flap

Seraphim Finished

I know I haven't updated my blog in a long time, but I have been knitting. I will try to post all the pictures over the next few days.

Finished & Blocked Today

Pattern: Seraphim Shawl
Designer: Miriam Felton
Needle: US 5
Yarn: GB Wolle Cosy Socks
Color: Black



I made a new design element. Can you find it? After searching the web, I found out that you need to move the markers in the repeats. Oh well, live and learn. It was too hard to rip out and redo, so I just carried on correctly. I only messed up two rows, but this is the result.

I am a Winner!!

Yippee, I won a door prize at the Memphis Knitting Guild the other night. It is a Special Sneak Peek for The Friday Night Knitting Club book. Now I will have to find the book and read the whole thing!


On to knitting

I finished the Fingerless Gloves out of sport sock yarn. The pattern called for fingering weight yarn, but I converted it for the sport weight. The mitts were knitted on straight needles. If I make another pair, I will convert it to double pointed needles. My seams stink.


Pattern: Socks for Yarn
Source: Knitting Pattern a Day - December 20, 2006.
(Modified for Sport Weight Yarn)
Yarn: Regia 6 ply Crazy Color
Color: Variegated
Needle: US 4

More Finished for 2007

I joined another KAL. This time it is for bookmarks. This is my first attempt:



January Bookmark
Source: Monthly Bookmarks KAL
Yarn: (Vintage) Bucilla Riviera 100% Cotton
Color: Red/Brown?
Needle: US 5


More Dishcloths finished.

Snowflake Dishcloth

Source: rainyk.com

Yarn: Sugar N Creme

Color: White

Needles: US 7

My Charity projects started for 2007.

Preemie Blanket

Source: My Own (based on diagonal dishcloth)

Yarn: Plassard Trophee

Color: Baby Varigated

Needle: US 6

New Year New FOs

I have actually finished a project already. This is the December Mid-Month Dishcloth from the KAL. This is an interesting pattern because one stitch is a "yo, ss2, knit 1, p2sso"or yarn over, slip 2 stitches, knit 1, pass 2 slipped stitches over. I have never done this, so I have learned a new technique.


Pattern: Snowy Drops
Source:Monthly Dishcloth KAL
Yarn: Sugar N Creme
Color: Marble Print
Needle: US7

I did knit several face cloths for teacher presents. I used a finer cotton and smaller needles. The cloths turned out very nice, especially after blocking. I attached them around a bottle of bubble bath. Of course they were knitted under a deadline, so no pictures. But I received nice thank-you notes from the teachers.

Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas Day filled with visits with family and/or dear friends!

Always remember that the beautiful baby boy that was born in a manger so many years ago, came to this earth to die for our sins some 30-odd years later. He lives in our hearts and we eagerly await His triumphant return to earth. God Bless.

Angie

p.s. I will update on knitting later.