Brian bought this yarn when he took a knitting class at school. He never finished the scarf so I figured I would finish it for him. I use the Men's Cashmere Scarf pattern from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. It was an easy knit. Yarn is Encore.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Big Black Socks
Here is my first pair of Socks for Soldiers. They were my September Socks. They are washed and dried ready to be sent. One problem. I don't remember where I left them. Typical of me. I used Knit Picks Essential in Black. They took a long time to knit because the leg and foot are 12 inches long.
I hope to knit two pairs of Socks for Soldiers in 2008. I'll just buy the yarn and have them in my bag as my take along project.
I hope to knit two pairs of Socks for Soldiers in 2008. I'll just buy the yarn and have them in my bag as my take along project.
Monday, November 05, 2007
October Sock of the Month
Here are my October Socks. I did finish the September sock I just haven't taken a picture yet.
These are Opal yarn I bought in 2001. A simple vanilla pattern so you can see the color changes in the yarn.
These are Opal yarn I bought in 2001. A simple vanilla pattern so you can see the color changes in the yarn.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Knitting
I've been able to start knitting again. A few weeks ago I started having pain in my wrist so I took a break. Now I just let myself knit for short periods.
Today I finshed my October socks. Opal yarn using a vanilla pattern.
Last week I was able to finish a scarf that will be sent to my exchange partner from Knit and Chat.
Later today I will start back on my September socks. Not sure when I finish them but I do think they are the reason I hurt my wrist. I am using Knit Picks Essential on size 1 dpns and I think the weight of the yarn on such small needles were a bit tough for my wrist.
I do have yarn to make a hat and scarf with larger needles so I may switch back and forth between them and the socks to help my wrist out. At the first twinge of discomfort I do stop knitting and take a few days rest. Now willing to risk the use of my hands just to knit.
Today I finshed my October socks. Opal yarn using a vanilla pattern.
Last week I was able to finish a scarf that will be sent to my exchange partner from Knit and Chat.
Later today I will start back on my September socks. Not sure when I finish them but I do think they are the reason I hurt my wrist. I am using Knit Picks Essential on size 1 dpns and I think the weight of the yarn on such small needles were a bit tough for my wrist.
I do have yarn to make a hat and scarf with larger needles so I may switch back and forth between them and the socks to help my wrist out. At the first twinge of discomfort I do stop knitting and take a few days rest. Now willing to risk the use of my hands just to knit.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Bobbled Lattice Sox
I finished my August Sock of the Month awhile ago. I just forgot to come in here and show them. They are knit from Opal yarn that I got as part of the Opalchatters Sock of the Month in 2001. I did knit one sock then. I guess I lost it. So I knit this pair with a smaller cuff. I didn't want to run out of yarn.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Bamboo Walking Socks
My July Sock of the Month. The Varigated yarn is Sol Joy. I used this yarn in my Mad Cow socks. The Solid yarn is Panda Wool in Vine Green. the pattern was easy enough. They do look very nice. I will probably wear them soon.
Boyfriend Socks
My June Sock of the Month. Still haven't given them to my husband. I am so slow.The yarn is Debbie Bliss Cashmerino. The yarn is nice except with black yarn it was very easy to split the stitches. I hate working with black yarn.
My May Sock of the Month
I know I'm slow is getting pictures posted. The yarn and pattern are from PTyarns SOTM. First sock knit in April 2001. Second sock knit in May 2007. Haven't worn them yet. Wanted to take a picture first.
Teacosy
I have a few more Teacosy's that I need to take a picture of. My friend Sandi sent thes to be for St. Patricks Day. It is rather cute.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Partea Time
Hats are always popular when having tea. The Restaurant supplies hats. My daughters picked this one for me.
Partea Time
I would love to have a place like this to have all my tea sitting out for all to see. It would also be great to have my china sitting out. Maybe I would use it more often.
Partea Time
Of course we thought the deserts were great.
We each had a different tea. Our idea was to try some of each others tea. We didn't. Silly us.
We each had a different tea. Our idea was to try some of each others tea. We didn't. Silly us.
Partea Time
Fiona and I had the tea sandwiches and deserts. Due to food allergies my sister and Heather had chicken sandwiches. They were good also. Everything was good. Of course there were things I liked better then others. It is just fun to have small sandwiches with such pretty dishes and good company.
Partea Time
Scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam to start. To bad I didn't take a picture before we started to eat. LOL
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Partea Time
I know it has been a long time since I've posted but we've been busy. We did go on vacation. One of our days we went to the town of Folsom. They have a tea shop there. We had a very nice time there. I will post pictures of our cups and food.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Pi Shawl in Progress
Here is the second Pi Shawl I knit. It also is not finished. I followed EZ;s pattern for the center of the shawl. The next pattern is from Barbara Walker It is called the Miniature Leaf Pattern Version 1. One of these days I knit the next section and the border. I do have patterns for both of them. I knit this last year as park of the Amazing Lace Knit Along. As you can see I didn't knit enough.
Pi Shawl
I need to pull this shawl out and get a border knitting on it. I have some nice border patterns. Just need to decide what to use.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Felted Bag
Here is the bag I sent to Mary for the Knit and Chat exchange. I really need to knit more of these bags. They make great gifts. Mary said she had a nice pin to put on the bag. I think I need to look for pins to add to other bags that I knit.
Friday, June 29, 2007
April Sock of the Month
Finally finished the Boyfriend Socks. Forgot to take a picture. Will try to take one next week.
I'm now knitting a scarf. I hope to get a picture up today or tomorrow.
I'm now knitting a scarf. I hope to get a picture up today or tomorrow.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Knit 'n Chat exchange-03
I forgot to put the picture of my gift from the dishcloth exchange. I've enjoyed using the washcloths. The colors are so happy.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Mad Cow Socks-03
I'm finally getting around to showing a picture of my Mad Cow Socks. they are very comfy.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Saturday, May 05, 2007
May SOTM
Finished one May sock. Cast on the second sock. I like the color combination. I will enjoy wearing them.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
May Sock of the Month
The April SOTM is on hold. I was not able to finish knitting them. I was able to go and pick up another skein. I will wait until I finish my May SOTM before I go back and finish the April Socks.
May SOTM are Mad Cow socks. I'm using a green varigated yarn that I bought at Stitches. The plain yarn is Knit Picks. The colors look very nice. I am almost finished with the first sock.
May SOTM are Mad Cow socks. I'm using a green varigated yarn that I bought at Stitches. The plain yarn is Knit Picks. The colors look very nice. I am almost finished with the first sock.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Knitting
I haven't done any knitting since Friday. Hopefully I'll feel up to knitting tomorrow.
So I guess my husbands birthday socks will now be his Father's Day socks. Good thing he didn't know I was knitting him socks for his birthday.
So I guess my husbands birthday socks will now be his Father's Day socks. Good thing he didn't know I was knitting him socks for his birthday.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Boyfriend Socks.
I finished the first sock this morning. I am now finished the toe on the second sock. It didn't take me as long to do the toe this time. Probably because I understood how to do the figure 8 cast on. We'll see how it goes with the cables this time.
I was smart and marked off each row so I know exactly how many rows I need of each set of cables. Hope that helps to make this sock go quicker.
I was smart and marked off each row so I know exactly how many rows I need of each set of cables. Hope that helps to make this sock go quicker.
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Happy April 1st.
The start of the 4th month.
I am trying to knit toe up this month.
I've already restarted the socks 3 times. Wonder how long I'll keep this up.
I am trying to knit toe up this month.
I've already restarted the socks 3 times. Wonder how long I'll keep this up.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Scarf
I bought the yarn at Greenwich Yarns. It is yarn from a womens collective in South Africa. I really like the colors. The scarf is short but it is the width that I like.
2 Socks on 2 Circs
I just wanted to show everyone that I did knit my 2 socks on 2 circss at the same time.
I always got funny looks when people realized that I was knitting both socks at the same time.
I always got funny looks when people realized that I was knitting both socks at the same time.
St. Patrick's Day 2007
My father loves to hear that the Carpenters show up for the parade every year.
St. Patrick's Day 2007
This year the St. Patrick's Day was on Saturday March 2007. As usual we were there. The day was over cast and dreary. Almost like a day in Ireland.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Dishcloth
For my exchange partner. This is a very pretty pattern. The yarn is really on the buttercup color side.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Stitches West 2007
My loot from Stitches. The Victorian Lace book. Is is signed. A pattern, laceweight yarn and stitch markers from Blackwater Abbey yarns. Sol Joy sock yarn. I love the green color of the yarn.
Snoopy at Stitches West
Snoopy had a great time at Stitches West. He had to take a little rest before we head home.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Stitches West
Tomorrow Heather and I are going to Stitches. It will be my first trip since they left Oakland. We are both very excited and hope the trip doesn't take long.
Wonder what will we buy.
I'll be sure to take my camera and take lots of pictures.
Wonder what will we buy.
I'll be sure to take my camera and take lots of pictures.
Monday, February 19, 2007
February in San Francisco
We are so spoiled with our weather. As long as it doesn't rain we do have beautiful February's
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
TownsandKAL Sock Bag Swap
Here is a picture of everything I got in my sock bag swap from Sue.
The yarn is beautiful. The tapestry bag will look nice when I go out at night. The black bag will hold my knitting in style. The postcards are wonderful.
I've enjoyed some of the tea already
Thank you so much Sue. I am spoiled
The yarn is beautiful. The tapestry bag will look nice when I go out at night. The black bag will hold my knitting in style. The postcards are wonderful.
I've enjoyed some of the tea already
Thank you so much Sue. I am spoiled
Sock Bag Swap
My box from Sue in London arrived today. What a great Valentines Day gift. I'll post more pictures later.
Here is a picture of the glass heart that is attached to the beautiful velvet bag. I will love putting my knitting in this bag.
Here is a picture of the glass heart that is attached to the beautiful velvet bag. I will love putting my knitting in this bag.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
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