Posted in knitting, random, spinning, tagged 2010, knitting, spinning on December 31, 2010 | 2 Comments »
In 2010:
I knit 63 finished objects, apparently many of which did not make it to the blog.
Designed 8 new things. Some of which are still waiting to be released.
I spun 18 3/4 skeins of yarn.
It’s been a busy, but productive, year full of exciting things. We joined a CSA, I got a wheel, a yarn store opened, and a new baby is on the way (and kicking up a storm). Here’s hoping 2011 is just as great.
Posted in knitting, tagged designing, finished object, free pattern, knitting, Petite Purls on December 10, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I have a new pattern out in the winter issue of Petite Purls!
I have this goal to knit a new sweater every fall/winter for H (and his brother next year). The first one was the Child’s Placket-Neck Pullover, the second was Henry’s Sweater, and Oliver is this year’s ‘winner’.
My pregnant brain had a really hard time focusing on anything for awhile, so the top down construction was really handy for saving my sanity. It’s sized from 6m-16, so if I ever want to take a designing out, then I have a backup for awhile. Plus, I think it would look awesome all in one color, with just a center stripe, or with contrasting collar/cuffs/zipper band.
I’m also insanely happy with the pictures my friend Katie took. It was over 80 the day we did the photoshoot, so it was really a challenge to get the photos to look like winter. Another stumbling block was Henry’s case of the sniffles. But, none of that comes out in the photos.
Posted in knitting, spinning, tagged handspun, knitting, kromski sonata, latvian garden on December 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
November was a very fiber-filled month for me. First, I ordered some fiber from Play at Life Fiber Arts on etsy. Then, my mother-in-law sent me several bumps of fiber from a Fiber Optic truck show and a few skeins of natural colored fingering weight yarn I needed for a project. Finally, I went to the Ravelry event at The Knitting Nest.
Here’s a little collage of all the goodies:
I’ve been putting all that goodness to work. One (possibly two) new designs, several Christmas presents, one baby gift, and even a little something in the works for me.
Two of the Fiber Optic rovings have been turned into yarn:
Chocolate Truffle (merino/tencel): Days of Wine and Roses (merino/bamboo):
And here’s the baby blanket I’m working on:
It’s the Latvian Garden Baby Blanket. It does require some concentration, but it will be so beautiful when it is finished.
Posted in knitting, tagged designing, finished object, for sale, knitting on December 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I meant to publish this on 11/27, but I guess I never hit the button. Oh well…
Meet Link:
“A beguiling blend of visual interest and ease of knitting, Link features matched cables and an easy, in-the-round construction. The almost seamless tunic can be layered over a light shirt, or worn alone, as the yarn is simply scrumptious. It is sized to be close fitting, so be sure to choose the next size up if you want a roomier fit.” It’s available in sizes 6 months, 12m, 18m, 2, 4, 6.”
Purchase through Three Irish Girls. Favorite, queue, or comment on Ravelry.
My original idea pretty closely matches the finished product, but as always, there seem to be a few differences between my brain and the finished product. I still want to make something that’s more in line with my original vision, but I couldn’t be more happy with how the sweater turned out. I’m especially pleased with the notched neckline, since H has a large head and I hate stretching sweaters over his noggin.
