It's A Wrap

tulle-ing around

2009-02-22T13:59:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Simple Baby Cap 1 from Itty Bitty Hats by Susan Anderson
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in lavender
Needles: US 3 Bamboo
Started: January 30, 2009
Finished: February 5, 2009
Notes: Quick, easy and cute.

Curly's Shrug

2008-04-13T10:52:00.001-07:00

Pattern: Baby Shrug from Simply Baby by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Merino Aran in Chocolate Brown
Needles: US 8 Bamboo Circular for the body and US 7 Bamboo Circular for the cuffs
Started: April 4, 2008
Finished: April 12, 2008
Notes: First, I substituted yarn, though remaining in the Aran and Debbie Bliss lines. The pattern calls for two balls to complete a 3-6 month size. Slight fib there (unless of course the Cashmerino Aran has more yardage than the Merino Aran, which in all honesty, I have not verified). This necessitated a return trip to the yarn shop for a third ball. Other than some risky business picking up stitches along the edges, this shrug went off without a hitch. Quick, easy and cute.

Roza's Socks

2007-10-08T12:44:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Roza's Socks in Spring '07 Interweave Knits by Grumperina
Yarn: Rio De La Plata Yarns Merino Sock in Quartz pink - confetti - dry rose
Needles: US 1 Addi Lace Circular
Started: July 10, 2007
Finished: September 21, 2007
Notes: Very classic pattern. It also taught me how to use the figure 8 cast-on. The yarn is scrumptious and I want more!

On-Your-Toes Socks

2007-07-17T07:22:00.000-07:00

Pattern: On-Your-Toes Socks by Ann Budd from IK Summer '07 issue
Yarn: Tofutsies - Partie colorway
Needles: US 2 Addi Turbo's Circular
Started: June 22, 2007
Finished: July 17, 2007
Notes: I had some serious trouble with the Middle-eastern wrap method of casting on. But found a super tutorial with detailed photos at the hello yarn blog. This made the whole thing much simpler to understand. Truth be told, I really like this method of casting on. I also like the shape of the toe this cast on creates. It seems to me to be less pointy and more round in shape, creating a very roomy toe. There was some concern when I first tried on just the toe, but once I got farther into the sock, things seem to hit my normal sizing and changing needles to adjust size was not necessary.

Marigold

2007-07-11T10:41:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Marigold Socks by Pamela Wynne of Flint Knits
Yarn: Country Hill Yarns SweetFeet in Shasta Daisy
Needles: US 2 Addi Lace Circular
Started: June 10, 2007
Finished: July 11, 2007
Notes: Love this pattern and would like to knit another pair.

Jr. Whitby

2007-06-13T18:21:00.001-07:00

Pattern: Whitby from Knitting on The Road by Nancy Bush
Yarn: Louet Gems Sport Weight 100% Merino Wool in Pewter
Needles: US 2 Addi Turbo's Circular
Started: June 6, 2007
Finished: June 21, 2007
Notes: I knit them toe-up because it was left over yarn from the adult Whitby's I did earlier. To get the size right, I had to slightly modify the cable and cuff.

Bikini Bottom Socks

2007-05-09T08:27:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Generic Toe-up Recipe with short row heel
Yarn: Cider Moon's Glacier in Bikini Bottom
Needles: US 2 Addi Turbo's Circular
Started: April 30, 2007
Finished: May 9, 2007
Notes: I need to give more attention to my short rows. Instead of nice tight wraps, I end up with something more like eyelets.

Baby Buds

2007-04-29T20:23:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Baby Buds by Trixie's Stix
Yarn: Knit Picks Essential Solid in Petunia and some (hush - don't say a word) white dk acrylic from inherited stash.
Needles: US 1 Addi Turbo's Circular
Started: April 19, 2007
Finished: April 29, 2007
Notes:

Whitby

2007-04-25T17:19:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Whitby from Knitting on the Road by Nancy Bush
Yarn: Louet Gems Sport Weight 100% Merino Wool in Pewter
Needles: US 2 Addi Turbo's Circular
Started: April 20, 2007
Finished: April 25, 2007
Notes: I knit the leg 1/2" longer than recommended. Also, toe was slightly modified (not sure what I did) because I could not read pattern correctly.

The Striped Betweener

2007-04-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

Pattern: The Striped Betweener by Jaye Quadrozzi
Yarn: Sublime Extra Fine 100% Merino Wool in Red Current (shade 17), Dusted Grey (shade 18), and Girlie (shade 9)
Needles: US 4 Bamboo DPN
Started: April 16, 2007
Finished: April 21, 2007
Notes: Jogless stripes might be a misnomer in my knitting world. Yet, for my first attempt I am satisfied. I received great tips from blogging friends and will use them the next go around.

Picot-Edged Baby Socks

2007-04-11T19:16:00.001-07:00

Pattern: Picot-Edged Baby Socks by Pattie Pierce
Yarn: Knit Picks Palette 100% Peruvian Wool in Red
Needles: US 1 Addi Turbo Circular (knit on Magic Loop Method)
Gauge: 7 sts to 1" in stockinette
Started: April 10, 2007
Finished: April 11, 2007
Notes: Very quick knit. The pattern calls for a ribbon through the eyelets, yet I prefer the socks without it. So, I win. No ribbon. A word about the yarn, it knits up fairly soft. I am not jumping up and down, but am satisfied with it. If you use this yarn, know that it splits, often.

Pewter Socks

2007-04-06T08:23:00.000-07:00

Pattern: A toe-up, with a lot of help (OK all of the chart) from Pewter Coat in the IK, Winter 2006. I loved this sweater, but knew I would never knit it. So, I used the pattern to create these socks. I can not take any credit for this great design. It all goes to Shirley Paden, who is the designer of the coat, and I feel, these socks. I just took the chart and added a toe, heel and cuff.
Yarn: Knit Picks Gloss in Burgundy (70% Merino Wool, 20% Silk)
Needles: US 1 Addi Turbo Circular (knit on Magic Loop Method)
Gauge: 32 St over 4" in stockinette
Started: April 1, 2007
Finished: April 6, 2007
Notes: . I have noticed several designs that start the pattern of the sock immediately after completing the toe. In this case (because of the cables) I felt it best to knit six rounds before beginning to knit the pattern. After that, I just kept going until the yarn ran out. Also, I don't like socks that start the pattern too soon after the heel is turned (rubs in my shoes). So I did not begin the chart until I had six rows of stockinette complete. I knit the cuff with a kbl (knit through the back loop) in the ribbing. In my humble opinion, this seems to make the ribbing "pop" a little more.

If Shirley reads this, I hope she realizes that she designed a great versatile pattern.

Simple Wrapover Sweater

2007-03-19T15:06:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Simple Wrapover by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk DK in Dark Blue
Needles: Bamboo US 7 Circ
Started: December 4, 2006
Finished: March 21, 2007
Notes: After getting through the wonky increases on front panels, all went smooth. In retrospect, I could have made the next size or two down. The alpaca is quite stretchy, which I did not factor in. Lesson learned. I also used 3 yds of ribbon to allow for a wrap all the way around for a front tie, instead of tie in the back.

Wicked

2007-03-15T07:11:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Wicked from Zephyr Style
Yarn: Nature Spun Worsted in Lavender Blue
Needles: Addi Turbos US 8 Circ
Started: February 28, 2007
Finished: March 25, 2007
Notes: Started with recommended US7 Bamboo needles, gauge was too tight. Switched to Addi Turbos US 8 and hit gauge right on. After putting stitches on waste thread about 100 times I added two more decreases under arms and only did four increases at waist. I used M1L for my increases because it was tight and almost invisible. Toyed around with some others, but they all left too much of a gap between stitches for my liking.

Flora

2007-03-14T12:08:00.001-07:00

Pattern: Flora by Kate Kuckro
Yarn: Jo Sharp's Kid Mohair in Rosehip and Alpaca Kid Lustre in both Ripe and Vintage (all three held together)
Needles: Vintage Aluminum US8
Started: January 2, 2007
Finished: March 14, 2007
Notes: I added a third button on the back side of scarf body as a stabalizer because flower had a tendancy to flop.

RM's Valentine Socks

2007-03-12T16:57:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Toe Up Socks - combination of two different patterns.
Yarn: Honestly can't remember
Needles: Addi Turbo US 1 Circ
Started: February 16, 2007
Finished: March 12, 2007
Notes: These were a test to see which toe method I prefer.

Anasatsia Socks - Two

2007-02-28T07:50:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Anastasia by Pepperknit
Needles: Addi Turbos US1 Circ
Yarn: Knit Picks Memories in Rocky Mountain Dusk
Date Started: February 15, 2007
Date Finished: February 27, 2007

Rose

2007-02-13T10:25:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Rose's Wrist Warmers from BBC Dr. Who
Yarn: Brown Sheep's Lambs Pride Superwash in Shane's Red
Needles: US 4 DPN Bamboo
Started: February 9, 2007
Finished: February 13, 2007
Notes: I omitted one pattern repeat to keep them a little shorter. Also, I used a heavier yarn, but knit tighter to get gauge. I wanted a firmer fabric.

Sophie

2007-01-26T06:27:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Sophie by Julie Anderson for Black Sheep Bags on Magknits
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of The Andes Black
Needles: US 101/2 Bamboo Circ
Started: Can't remember
Finished: January 24, 2007
Notes: This is the last Sophie for awhile. Gift for a friends sister.

In Betweener

2007-01-10T19:13:00.000-08:00

Pattern: In Betweener from Socks, The Basics by Jaye Quadrozzi
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk DK
Needles: US 5 dpn, then switched to Circ
Date Started: October 16, 2006
Date Finished: January 9, 2007
Modifications: First pair of socks with Magic Loop Method. Could grow to like it.

Sophie

2006-12-21T07:30:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Sophie by Julie Anderson for Black Sheep Bags on Magknits
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of The Andes in Amethyst Heather and Daffodil
Needles: US 101/2 Bamboo Circ
Started: Can't remember
Finished: December 21, 2006
Notes: The Heather color did not felt as well as the regular wool (note the size difference). But both are nice to work with and these knit up quick.

Debbie Bliss Scarf

2006-12-19T10:32:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Debbie Bliss Scarf from Pure Silk
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Pure Silk
Needles: US6 Bamboo
Started: November 24, 2006
Finished: December 19, 2006
Notes: Definitely only knit this to 68". It stretches. Quite a bit.

Child's "Ear" Hat w/Tassels

2006-12-14T12:29:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Child's "Ear" Hat w/Tassels by Goodknit
Yarn: Caron's Simply Soft in Buttercup
Needles: US6 Bamboo circ
Date Started: 12/13/06
Date Finished: 12/14/06
Modifications: None

Anastasia Socks

2006-12-05T08:40:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Anastasia by Pepperknit
Yarn: Artyarns Supermerino in #07
Needles: US2 Cir Addi Turbo
Date Started: 11/27/06
Date Finished: 12/05/06
Modifications: Adjusted pattern for a heavier gauge yarn.

Embossed Leaves - Two

2006-11-27T20:08:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Embossed Leaves from Interweave Knits
Yarn: Sleeping Dragon in Mossy Frog
Needles: US2 dpn
Date Started:11/06/06
Date Finished:11/27/06
Modifications: Only did six total repeats, instead of seven pattern calls for. This yarn was thicker. Seven reapeats would have made the foot too long.

Odessa

2006-11-17T08:36:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Odessa by Grumperina on Magknits
Yarn: Debbie Bliss merino dk
Needles: US3 Bamboo for ribbing and US6 for body of hat
Date Started: 11/16/06
Date Finished: 11/17/06
Modifications: I used smaller needles than what the pattern called for on the ribbing.

Kitty Pi

2006-11-13T05:15:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Lucy's Kitty Pi by Wendy Johnson
Yarn: Nature Spun 100% Wool in Grey Heather and Pepper
Needles: US11 Bamboo
Started: November 10, 2006
Finished: November 12, 2006
Notes: Pattern calls for bulky yarn. My choice was not, so I held two strands together.

Fetching - Two

2006-11-07T09:10:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Fetching by Cheryl Niamath from Knitty Summer 2006
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Merino DK
Needles: US 5 Brittany DPN
Started: October 29, 2006
Finished: November 7, 2006
Notes: None

Toe Up Sock

2006-11-03T20:18:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Wendy's Toe Up Sock
Yarn: Sleeping Dragon Socks in Parade
Needles: US2 dpn
Date Started: 10/15/06
Date Finished: 11/03/06
Modifications: None

Jaywalker

2006-10-30T07:05:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Jaywalker by Grumperina
Yarn: Regia 4 Color Partie
Needles: US 1 Bamboo dpn
Started: Can't remember - Summer '06
Finished: Can't remember - Summer '06
Notes: First pair of socks. Know how to Kitchner stitch!

Argyle Pullover

2006-10-30T05:33:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Argyle Pullover by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: KFI Cahmereno
Needles: US 3 & US 4 Bamboo straight
Date Started: Summer, 2006
Date Finished: September 26, 2006
Modifications: Argyle is harder than it looks. The color changes have to be just right or I would end up with holes. Need to perfect two handed knitting.

Odessa - One

2006-10-30T05:10:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Odessa by Grumperina in Magknits, February 2006
Yarn: KFI Cashmereno
Needles: US 4 circ, US 6 circ & dpn
Started: September 21, 2006
Finished: September 22, 2006
Notes: 150 #6 Purple Glass Beads

Fetching - One

2006-10-30T05:09:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Fetching by Cheryl Niamath from Knitty(dot)com Summer 2006
Yarn: KFI Cashmereno
Needles: US 5 Brittany DPN
Started: September 17, 2006
Finished: September 21, 2006
Notes: None

Summer Lace Shawlette

2006-10-30T05:01:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Summer Lace Shawlette from Staff Projects, Summer 2006 Interweave Knits
Yarn: Sirdar Rio Cotton Rich DK - Light Blue
Needles: US 10 Bamboo Circ
Started: July 1, 2006
Finished: July 21, 2006
Notes: I added additonal two rows to lace border.

Hedra

2006-10-30T05:00:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Hedra by Cookie A. on Knitty - Spring '06
Yarn: Fortissima Cotton
Needles: US1 bamboo dpn
Started: April 15, 2006
Finished: May1, 2006
Notes: Would like to these on magic loop method.

Embossed Leaves - One

2006-10-29T06:42:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Embossed Leaves by Mona Schmidt from Interweave Knits, Fall '05
Yarn: Knit Picks Essential Solid in Petunia
Needles: US2 bamboo dpn
Date Started: September 25, 2006
Date Finished: October 26, 2006
Modifications: None

Keep Watching

2006-10-28T08:29:00.000-07:00

This is going to be my gallery of finished items. Keep watching.

2006-04-16T11:29:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Eyelet Vest from Special Knits by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Dreambaby DK by Plymouth Yarns in soft green
Needles: US 2 & 3 Bamboo
Started: april 10, 2006
Finished: april 15, 2006
Notes: Quick, easy and cute. Watch out for the dcreases and bind offs so that both sides are the same.