Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Episode 9: Just Episode 9



What I'm Wearing
Horizontal Ribbed Cowl
Yarn is SMC Select Tweed Deluxe

Finished Objects
The aforementioned cowl and

Henry's log cabin blanket!
Yarn--Sirdar Escape
Needles--Size US 10/6 mm

WIPs
1x1 ribbed scarf for Henry

Babble
I got an amazing swap pattern from Naomi in the Mommy Needs Yarn holiday swap

I have two knitpicks gift certs to acquire new yarn. Yay!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Episode 8: A Little Manic



What I'm Wearing

Starving Artist by Laura Linneman
Yarn--Berroco Vintage Chunky
Needles--US 10.5/6.5 mm

FOs
Pillow Napkins. No pattern to link to. Just make a pillow but don't stuff it. After you turn right side out, top stitch around entire piece to close up the opening.

Grab bag

Candy Cane Socks
Basic socks from Ann Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--Holiday Yarns in Candy Cane
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

WIPs
Just Henry's log cabin blanket
Yarn--Sirdar Escape
Needles--Size US 10/6 mm

Stash
Unisono by Zitron

Babble
Quick podcast because I worked late and don't have a lot of works in progress. Hope to cast on more soon!

Contest winner!

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Episode 7: Dreaming of Yarn


Contest!
Leave a comment on the Knits in Public Ravelry group by midnight on Dec. 10 for a chance to win Wishes and Stiches by Rachael Herron.

What I'm Wearing
My first project! A stockinette scarf in unknown silky wool. Maybe Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool?

FOs
Starving Artist by Laura Linneman
Yarn--Berroco Vintage Chunky
Needles--US 10.5/6.5 mm

Dishcloth set for sister-in-law
Garter Dishcloth with Pointy Corners by Marlene Wood
Yarn--Knitpicks Dishie and Bernat Cotton
size US 5/3.75 mm

WIPs
Log Cabin Blanket pattern from my head
Yarn--Sirdar Escape
Needles--Size US 10/6 mm

Candy Cane Socks
Basic socks from Ann Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--Holiday Yarns in Candy Cane
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

Stash
SMC Select Tweed Deluxe
Will probably make something like this Horizontal Ribbed Cowl.