Beatrixknits

Amazing Cable Knit Vest

2012-01-21T17:56:00.001-05:00

Amazing Cable Knit Vest, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

This is the free Cable Panel Vest pattern from the Lion Brand Yarn website made using Amazing Yarn in the Wildflower #203 colorway. I used 4 balls of yarn and size US7/4.5mm and US8/5mm needles. This vest was so fun to make and easy to pick up while on the train. The colors in the yarn are absolutely gorgeous. The price is nice too! The only change I made was to have the collar join in the center back rather than the shoulder side. I would definitely make this vest again.

Knitted Bride & Groom

2012-01-15T08:33:00.001-05:00

Knitted Bride & Groom, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

My knitted bride and groom come from the Wedding Extra 2009 supplement of Simply Knitting. It is designed by the genius Alan Dart. I followed the pattern exactly but substituted about 14 kinds of leftover sock yarn to match the colors and used size US2/2.75mm DPNs.

Fordham Socks

2011-12-03T19:35:00.001-05:00

Fordham Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

These socks were made using the "Comfy DK Socks" pattern by Handwerks. I used all left over sock yarn doubled up. I changed colors every other 10 rows. Yarns include: ShiBui Sock, Lorna's Laces, Berroco Sox Metallic, Madelinetosh, Knitpicks, Froehlich Woole, Schaefer Anne, Jaeger Matchmaker, and Koigu KPPPM!!! All the colors I used have shades of purple in them. I used 3.5mm/US4 DPNs with 48 sts CO. Socks are thick and squishy. I learned on second sock to weave in ends as I went along to save time.

LL Bean Needlepoint Belt

2011-12-03T19:34:00.003-05:00

LL Bean Needlepoint Belt, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

I found this adorable pink Needlepoint Belt with black dogs at the LL Bean outlet. I've always wanted to make a needlepoint belt and doubt that I could find a kit this cute!

Hanna Andersson Metallic Clogs

2011-12-03T19:34:00.001-05:00

Hanna Andersson Metallic Clogs, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

I love wearing clogs with my handmade socks. These clogs are Pewter Metallic from the Hanna Andersson catalog. The socks are Lotus Socks from Joy of Sox book made with Berroco Sox Metallic.

Cable Detail Socks

2011-09-18T17:21:00.001-04:00

Cable Detail Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

These are the Cable Detail Socks from Patons book "Socks in the City." They were made using US2/2.75mm DPNs and two balls of KnitPicks Stroll in Sprinkle Heather colorway. These socks were super fun to knit and the softness and beautiful color of the yarn exceeded my expectations.

Gingerbread House Socks

2011-08-04T16:47:00.003-04:00

Gingerbread House Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

Made with Knit Picks Imagination Hand-Painted Fingering Weight Gingerbread color. CO 76 sts with size US1/2.25mm DPNs. 7 Row picot cuff. Knit 69 rows before short row heel on 38 sts. Left 14 sts unwrapped. Knit 76 rows before star toe. Toe started on 4 sections of 19 sts each, decreasing every other row 8 times until 11 sts remained in each section. Then decreased every row until 8 sts remained.

Ridged Feather Socks

2011-08-04T16:47:00.001-04:00

Ridged Feather Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

Yarn is Online Supersocke Winter Color in "Flieder-rosa" Lilac-rose no. 884. Pattern is "Ridged Feather" from Sensational Knitted Socks book. CO 44 sts with size US3/3.25mm DPNs. Short row heel on 22 sts after 16 rpts of pattern. Left 8 sts unwrapped. 14 rpts of pattern before star toe. Toe started on 4 sections of 11 sts each, decreasing ever other row 8 times until 3 sts remained in each section. Then decreased every row until 8 sts remained.

Squid Waistcoats

2011-07-24T19:32:00.001-04:00

Squid Waistcoats, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

These are the Knucks fingertipless gloves from Knitty. knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATTknucks.html
Made with Dalegarn Baby Ull Color 0083 Charcoal Heather and size US2/2.75mm DPNs. All the fingers are 15 rows apart from middle which is 16. There are 21 rows until the thumb and 18 rows of cuff.

Grand Designs Socks

2011-06-04T14:00:00.002-04:00

Grand Designs Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

These socks are the Feather 'n Fan Socks from Patons Kroy Socks Socks in the City booklet. The heels are Short Row Heel and the toes are Star Toe from More Sensational Knitted Socks book. The yarn is Regia Design Line by Kaffe Fassett Landscape Canyon color 04352. 72sts CO with Addi 32" US1/2.5mm.

Tympany Hat

2011-05-15T16:18:00.001-04:00

Tympany Hat, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

This is the Tympany hat pattern by Berroco. www.berroco.com/exclusives/tympany/tympany.html I made it with Koigu KPPPM color 428 and ShiBui Sock color 360 "Periwinkle" it is definitely periwinkle in person even tho it photographed more on the light blue side.

Best Pom Pom Ever!

2011-05-15T16:17:00.001-04:00

Best Pom Pom Ever!, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

This is the best pom pom I've ever made. I used the Clover 2.5 inch/65mm pom pom maker. It is just ridiculously squishy! Yarn is Koigu KPPPM color 428 (multi) and ShiBui Sock 360 (periwinkle).

Online Afrika Socke

2011-04-30T10:28:00.001-04:00

Online Afrika Socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Online Supersocke 100 Afrika Socks Color 989. Size US1/2.25mm DPNs. 76st 7 row picot edge cast on, Welsh heel, star toe of 4 points.

Hot Water Bottle Cover-Front

2011-01-16T16:20:00.004-05:00

Hot Water Bottle Cover-Front, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

The pattern is "Moon Hot Water Bottle Cover" from the book "And So To Bed..." by Lucinda Guy. Yarn used: Patons Classic Wool in Blue Storm, Lion Brand Wool in Winter White, Lion Brand Wool in Goldenrod, and Plymouth Encore Colors in Color 7124 (Rainbow). Used size US3 (3.25mm) for ribbing and US5 (3.75mm) for the rest.

Clapotis

2011-01-16T16:20:00.001-05:00

Clapotis, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

This pattern is "Clapotis" from knitty.com by Kate Gilbert. The yarn is Koigu Kersti color K729. I used size US6 (4mm) needles and followed the pattern exactly apart from adding 3 extra straight rows to ensure I'd use up all 6 skeins of yarn. For now I'm not going to block this scarf. I like how the ladders puff up. It is super cozy.

Cotton Dish Cloth

2011-01-16T16:19:00.001-05:00

Cotton Dish Cloth, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

This is the ever-popular diagonal garter stitch knit dishcloth made with Sugar N' Cream cotton yarn in Soft Violet.

Cyber Flirt Socks in best color

2010-12-12T17:00:00.001-05:00

Cyber Flirt Socks in best color, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

These are the Cyber Flirt Socks designed by Mary McCall in the book The Joy of Sox by Linda Kopp. They were made with Malabrigo Kettle Dyed Pure Merino Wool, worsted weight, in Buscando azul color 186. This is extremely soft yarn..is like butter! It is lovely to work with. I'm intending these socks to be more like slippers since they're too thick to fit in shoes and pure merino might not be very durable. Made with US3/3.25mm needles and US9/5.5mm to bind off.

Field Poppy Pin

2010-12-12T16:58:00.001-05:00

Field Poppy Pin, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

This poppy pin was made with sock yarn and size 2 needles according to the pattern found on the Lion Brand website cache.lionbrand.com/faq/498.html?www=1&language=
I added a safety pin to the back to make it wearable. The red sharpie pen is just there for scale and color.

Lotus Socks

2010-10-23T17:51:00.001-04:00

Lotus Socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Pattern is Lotus Socks from Joy of Sox book. Knit with Berroco Sox Metallic color no. 1357 and Addi Lace Turbo 2.5mm US1 circular needle

Chick Flick Socks

2010-09-10T18:28:00.003-04:00

Chick Flick Socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

These socks are made according to the Chick Flick pattern from Joy of Sox book. According to the author, the pattern is a lily flower. The yarn's color is called Logwood. It is a periwinkle blend. It is squishy Madelinetosh sock yarn. I would definitely buy this yarn again. It is lovely. I knit these socks according to the directions on size US2 needles. I added an additional 12 rows of the pattern on the foot before the toe for some extra room.

Summer Socks

2010-08-15T16:20:00.008-04:00

Summer Socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Made with Plymouth Sockotta Bold Stripe Effect no. 5612. 76 sts CO size US1 DPNs. Short row heel and star toe from Sensational Knitted Socks book. The stripes are pretty but this isn't my favorite sock yarn. It is too stiff.

Needlepoint Scissor Case

2010-08-15T16:10:00.004-04:00

Needlepoint Scissor Case, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Stitch and Zip Needlepoint Scissor Case. Kit number SZ 911 "Climbing Rose". I added the matching lining fabric myself. Scissors are from Knitpicks catalog.

Random Rainbow Trekking Socks

2010-07-17T13:02:00.002-04:00

Random Rainbow Trekking Socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

These socks were made using Trekking XXL sock yarn color 100. I usually like my socks to match...but it was impossible with this yarn! I do, however, like the way the colors change through the four plies creating unpredictable stripes. They have a 76 stitch CO picot edge, size US1/2.25mm DPNs, Welsh heels, and Star Toe of 4 points.

A Roll in the Hay Socks

2010-07-17T13:01:00.002-04:00

A Roll in the Hay Socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

These socks were made by following the pattern for "A Roll in the Hay" by Gina House from the book "The Joy of Sox" by Linda Kopp. I made them with Mini Mochi sock yarn color 104 Fern Rainbow. Although this yarn is ridiculously soft and squishy, I am not sure I would buy it again. There were too many breaks in the yarn to make matching socks.

EmbroideredPurse

2010-05-17T14:30:00.004-04:00

EmbroideredPurse, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.
This is a coin purse/credit card case I recently made from a Stitch&Zip pre-assembled needlepoint kit. SZ180 Black Butterfly. I decided to line it with matching fabric to give it a more finished look.

Baby Booties

2010-04-25T12:50:00.003-04:00

Baby Booties, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

From Socks Socks Socks book. Yarn is Lion Brand Magic Stripes in Denim. Needle size US3. Made for a colleague.

Water nymph window and socks!

2010-02-06T16:54:00.006-05:00

Water nymph window, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Pattern from Paton's Socks in the City booklet: Feather and Fan Socks. Short-row heel and star toe are from Sensational Knitted Socks book. After I knit the socks they reminded me of the colors in the Water Nymph windows at Victoria Baths! They were really fun to make with 7 different kinds of sock yarn! Even weaving in the ends was fun using Swiss darning.

Mitones Ivenos in the sunlight

2010-01-18T17:15:00.002-05:00

Mitones Ivenos in the sunlight, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

From Andean Folk Knits book. Made with Lion Brand Wool. Followed pattern exactly apart from carrying light gray inside thumb even after the pattern stopped.

Hundertwasser Positive Negative Socks

2009-12-31T13:22:00.002-05:00

Hundertwasser Positive Negative Socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Yarn is Opal Hundertwasser no. 894: Positive Seelenbaume, Negative Menschenhauser (Positive Soul Trees, Negative Human Houses). 76 sts CO size US1 needles. 7 row picot edge, Welsh heel, star toe of four points.

Tangerine Rind Votive in situ

2009-12-31T13:21:00.004-05:00

Tangerine Rind Votive in situ, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Inspired by Beekman 1802's Orange Rind Votives.

Korknisse 2

2009-12-31T13:20:00.003-05:00

Korknisse 2, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Made with Schaefer Anne. Simply gorgeous yarn. 60% merino, 25% mohair, 15% nylon. One skein is enough to make a pair of socks with enough left over for several little projects such as this. Saartjeknits pattern.

Korknisse

2009-12-05T18:53:00.007-05:00

Korknisse, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Pattern from Saartjeknits. Yarn is Louet Gems Lilac.

Flower hair clips

2009-12-05T18:53:00.006-05:00

Flower hair clips, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Pattern from Simply Knitting (UK) February 2009. Yarn is Fiesta Boomerang Amazon, Mountain Colors Bearfoot Eureka, and Noro Kureyon sock #164.

Olivia Vest

2009-11-21T16:56:00.002-05:00

Olivia Vest, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Pattern from Noro Catwalk, Jenny Watson Designs, Book 1. Yarn is Noro Kureyon Sock Yarn color S164. Knit according to pattern. Next time (tho I won't be making this again!) I'd knit it in the round...seams are a pain.

Stitches East Treats

2009-10-25T14:14:00.002-04:00

A couple treats from yesterday's visit to Stitches East...

Purple sock earrings.

"Zauberball" Magic-ball sock yarn in "Frische" Fresh color.

FC Barcelona Socks

2009-08-28T17:52:00.001-04:00

FC Barcelona Socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Made with Lorna's Laces "Sweetie" color no. 222. Size US2 DPNs, CO 60 sts. 7 row picot cuff, eye of partridge heel. The print on this yarn is TOTALLY CRAZY but contains the colors of Barcelona Football Club!

Deck Garden Tomatoes

2009-08-28T17:51:00.002-04:00

Deck Garden Tomatoes, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Tomatoes 5-9 from my deck garden!

Textured socks

2009-08-14T08:56:00.002-04:00

Textured socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Pattern is from Patons Socks in the City. Yarn is ShiBui Sock Midnight color 2955. Size US2 dpns. 64 sts CO. I love this yarn!

Moorish Lattice socks

2009-07-12T16:49:00.001-04:00

Moorish Lattice socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Made with Cleckheaton 8-ply color 1935 with size US6 42sts CO. Pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks.

April Vacation: Cuff socks

2009-05-25T07:43:00.001-04:00

Cuff socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Made with Fortissima Socka Flamenco color and size US2 60sts CO. Pattern from Patons Next Step Four Socks and Slippers booklet. I didn't try to match the stripes. And good thing because the second ball of yarn had the colors in the reverse order anyway! Didn't have scissors or embroidery needle with me so entire sock is singular construction and toe is 3 needle bind off.

Cabled sock

2009-05-15T18:33:00.002-04:00

Cabled sock, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Cabled Sock from Patons Next Step Four Socks and Slippers booklet. Made with left over Lion Brand Wool-ease chunky from World Cup sweater.

Tie Dye Ankle Socks

2009-03-21T16:04:00.004-04:00

Socks made with left over 4-ply Mercidized Cotton. Knitted both at the same time, toe up, on size US1 Addi Turbo 32" circular needle from inside and outside of ball so I could just knit until I ran out of yarn. 8 st. Turkish cast on, 68 sts. total. Purled bottom of foot. Short row heel with double wraps. Some elastic knitted into last row and cast off row. Casted off with size US3 needle.

Travelling Socks-ish

2009-02-14T17:19:00.002-05:00

Travelling Socks-ish, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Inspired by the Travelling Socks pattern by Lucy Neatby in Socks Socks Socks book. Made with Zitron Trekking XXL color 108 and Garnstudio Drops Alpaca color 2110. 80 sts CO, size US2/2.75 mm DPNs. Some Latvian braids added for fun.

Scarf, Tam, Mitten Set

2009-01-25T19:36:00.004-05:00

Sun is a bit bright and has altered the colors...but the set is finally complete!

Lemon Drop Socks

2009-01-11T15:42:00.000-05:00

Lemon Drop Socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Lion Brand Sock-ease, size US1 DPNs, 76sts CO, 7 row picot edge, Welsh heel, star toe of 4 points.

Stuffed Mittens

2009-01-11T15:32:00.003-05:00

Stuffed Mittens, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Lion Brand Wool-ease Camel, Patons SWS Soy Wool Stripes Natural Berry, Pattern adapted from Family Circle Easy Knitting Magazine Fall 2005, size 7 needles. Stuffed with blanket stitched felted sweater parts.

Cheese Tags

2008-11-27T11:06:00.003-05:00

These are cheese tags I made for Thanksgiving appetizer plate. I was too cheap to spend $20 to buy porcelain ones at Sur La Table so my son said I should draw my own! (I like mine better!) We're having fig preserves with Brie and Gouda on whole grain crackers.

Booktalk Podcast Presentation

2008-11-13T11:51:00.001-05:00

Old Shale Scarf

2008-10-11T14:28:00.002-04:00

Old Shale Scarf, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

This scarf is the old shale pattern from The Encyclopedia of Knitting by Stanfield and Griffiths. It is made with Paton's SWS and Lion Brand Wool-Ease. Matching hat is Tam B from Three Tams on Knitty.com. Matching mittens are in progress.

Hundertwasser knee socks

2008-09-13T17:55:00.001-04:00

Hundertwasser knee socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Opal Hundertwasser knee socks in "Der Blaue Mond" Blue Moon color. Started off with Knitpicks two socks on one circular pattern with US size 1 40" Harmony needles. Didn't like the heel the pattern made...but oh well! Ended up on 32" addi turbos after Harmony needles had untimely accident with the vacuum cleaner. I just sort of made up the calf shaping as I went along and the picot bind off (which I love) is from More Sensational Knitted Socks (Birthday present :-D). These socks took an awful long time to make. And were frustrating to match up the stripes even tho the two balls were from the same dye lot. As it is the loosely knit sock weighs 70g while the tighter one weighs 66ish. I know I'm the only one who will ever care! LOL Am generally pleased with the results and can't wait for the cold weather to be snuggled up in my first hand-knit pair of knee socks.

Noro

2008-09-06T17:25:00.005-04:00

I love these projects! I love sweater vests and would like to make one using Noro Silk Garden.

"Olivia" Jenny Watson No.2 Catwalk

Noro Sweater Vol. 21 Spring '07 Silk Garden Shell YS-447A/B.

Vacuuming Mishap

2008-08-10T11:56:00.003-04:00

My new vacuum cleaner is a monster! It sucked up my latest project. Luckily the socks survived but my circular needles didn't! Socks in progress are Opal Hundertwasser Der Blaue Mond/Blue Moon. Needles were Knitpicks 40" Harmony circulars size 1. I knew I'd break them eventually...I just didn't see it happening this way! Pattern is a mixture of Knitpicks two socks on one circular free pattern and my own modifications to make them knee socks. Can't say I'm too crazy about the heel design. And matching up stripes is harder than I thought it would be using this method since it appears that even tho they are the same dye-lot the print on the yarn is different.

Perfect Pie Shawl and one of Three Tams from Knitty

2008-08-01T18:52:00.003-04:00

Perfect Pie Shawl and one of Three Tams from Knitty, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Shawl is from Weekend Knitting book made from Lion Brand Romance 85% acrylic and 15% mohair, made in Italy, in color no 143 lavender...whaddya want for $5? Oh it's trimmed with Lanett superwash lilac...I think...I have so many different kinds of purple-colored scrap yarn I can't remember. Tam is tam B from Three Tams off of Knitty.com. Background is Lion Brand Wool-Ease in color camel. Pink and purple is from Patons SWS 70% wool and 30% soy. I really like this stuff! It's very colorful and soft. I blocked the tam on a plate and am very pleased! It made it even softer and has lovely drape. I used less than a ball for the tam and am now working on a matching scarf.

My Simpsons Avatar

2008-06-20T16:03:00.002-04:00

My Simpsons Avatar, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

My entertainment during Croatia v. Turkey Euro 2008 match...
This is me as a Simpsons character (in humid weather)!
Make your own at http://www.simpsonsmovie.com/main.html

beaded rib baby socks

2008-06-18T21:00:00.001-04:00

beaded rib baby socks, originally uploaded by Beatrixknits.

Sensational Knitted Socks pattern. Lion Brand Magic Stripes yarn no 208 Stonewashed Blue. Size US 2/2.75 mm needles. Made for size 4 baby shoe. I would do the leg in a larger size needle next time…seems disproportionate to the foot. Have made baby booties, this pair of socks, and still have enough left over for something else.

Cinders needs some socks

2008-06-14T06:18:00.001-04:00

Cinders the piglet from Thirsk, North Yorks, who was scared of wallowing in mud, overcame her fears with the help of some Wellington boots. Picture Ross Parry Agency. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7453069.stm

Google Docs Flickr Slideshow Experiment for Grad School

2008-05-04T17:54:00.000-04:00

Travelling Sock-ish

2008-04-13T18:52:00.007-04:00

More accurate color representation with the sun!

Based loosely on Travelling Sock by Lucy Neatby in Socks Socks Socks book. With some Latvian Braids added as learned in Folk Socks book. 80 sts CO with size 2 DPNs. Zitron Trekking XXL 108 Ombre and Garnstudio Drops Alpaca 2110. Sock no. 2 will be same colors but different patterns.

Related to knitting?

2008-04-10T19:44:00.003-04:00

This flight is totally making twisted cord out of its contrails! I see knitting *everywhere*! Twisted cord --> DNA --> doughnuts...mmmm doughnuts.

Wicked Ace Ruler Cuff Bracelet

2008-03-10T19:44:00.003-04:00

I just love this bracelet. I think it would be so cool for knitting and checking gauge on the go. http://www.signals.com/signals/Item_Ruler-Cuff-Bracelet_HF5472_ps_srm.html

Hundertwasser Streamers in Ultramarine III socks

2008-03-09T16:27:00.004-04:00

76 sts CO size 1 DPNs. 7 row picot edge, Dutch aka Horseshoe heel...not as nice as Welsh heel, Star Toe of Three Points...my favorite! Love Opal yarn...but not too happy that there was a break in it and the yarn was reattached with the pattern going in the opposite direction?! This has happened to me twice now! It was a pain but I managed to match up the stripes after a big knotted mess of unraveling and reraveling.

Crafty just not knitty

2008-02-21T19:47:00.002-05:00

I made these cards online from pictures Rich and I took this past summer in Wales. I gave them to my mother for her birthday but she says they're too nice to use!

Chaussettes de Dentelle Lacy Socks

2008-02-10T12:32:00.000-05:00

From Folk Socks book by Nancy Bush in Schaefer Anne 15 with size 0 DPNs. Schaefer Anne is really soft and wonderful. Next time I'd do a different heel than the pattern said since I think it is disproportionate. I'd probably use bigger needles on the leg too. As it is pattern called for 00s! 11 sts/in!

Knitting Christmas/Winter Solstice Presents

2008-01-18T18:11:00.001-05:00

Silky lined knitting bag with current project: Chaussettes de Dentelle (Lacy Socks) from Folk Socks book by Nancy Bush in Schaefer Anne 15.

Stash of Opal Hundertwasser Der Blaue Mond (The Blue Moon), Singender Dampfer in Ultramarin III (Streamers in Ultramarine III), Positive Seelenbaume (Positive Souls of the Trees), and Silver Spiral. It usually annoys me to just see pictures of unknitted yarn on blogs...but let's consider this a "before" shot! So far my favorite is Silver Spiral but Positive Souls is really growing on me! Will be kitting with Hundertwasser as soon as my Chaussettes de Dentelle are done!

North Star Mittens

2007-12-29T13:35:00.001-05:00

North Star Mittens from book Knit Mittens in Lion Brand Baby Soft cream and bubble gum. Pattern and online errata both confusing. Next time I think I'd knit them with worsted weight yarn instead of sport.

Not Socks

2007-11-24T16:01:00.001-05:00

Not socks are based on Chain Rib Socks pattern page 48 Sensational Knitted Socks. CO 78 sts. size US2 DPNs. Froehlich Wolle Blauband Jacquard. Heel is 39 sts. Foot worked in size US1 DPNs. Called "not socks" thanks to Rich's ability to see binary humor in my mistake and convincing me to not rip them out. Sock no 1's chain pattern goes o-o-o-o- etc. while sock no 2's chain pattern goes -o-o-o-o etc. because I read the pattern wrong the second time! Not that you can even tell since the pattern in the yarn is so crazy! Reinforcing thread in heels and toes. Eye of partridge heel.

Battenburg Cake

2007-11-21T16:58:00.001-05:00

This year's birthday cake extravaganza for my son. Made with cocoa instead of red food coloring and 6 squares instead of 4 (like recipe called for) since I can't estimate 1/2 or count to 4. Is not like he cares tho...when I asked him what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday he said "dirt cups."

V&A Knitting

2007-11-11T10:23:00.000-05:00

Have found great site regarding historical knititng:

http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/fashion/knitting/index.html

would love to go there someday! (and would love to have time to knit as much as I used to! have been working on the same sock since August!)

Chicken Knit

2007-09-11T18:04:00.000-04:00

Yarn I've been waiting for since July has been dispatched (again). *fingers crossed*

Log Cabin Socks

2007-08-25T10:31:00.000-04:00

Made with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted :-O Color is Loden 177. 4mm US6 DPNs. Exactly according to patern in Handknit Holidays book. Only thing I'd change next time is maybe go up a size on the needles for the leg part since all those cables make it not as stretchy as the foot part.

Louet Gems Lilac Socks

2007-08-25T10:15:00.000-04:00

Pattern is Stansfield no. 11 from Sensational Knitted Socks. 66 st CO, US2 DPNs. Eye of Partridge Heel is only modification to original pattern. Louet Gems is soft and shiny!

Holiday in Wales

2007-08-17T20:13:00.000-04:00

Gotta include a knitting shot. Here I am sitting on a bench on Jubilee Walk on Moel Lus in Penmaenmawr. In the distance is Great Orme. I still have yet to see anyone else knitting in Wales even tho there are sheep all over the place and according to historical accounts of knitting everyone used to knit socks around here! The only evidence I've managed to find are old needles and remnants of yarn in charity shops.
This is one of my favorite places in Wales. It's near the Druids' Circle in Penmaenmawr. There are lots of sheep (of course) and wild horses! I think that is just so neat! If you look closely you can see mama and baby grazing above the rocks and papa looking on from the right side of the picture. Or at least that's who I think they are.

OMG Aren't they just so cute! They look so soft and snuggly! I wish I knew which breed they are. Would like to know what their wool is like to knit with.

The Cashmere Reclaim Project

2007-08-09T18:17:00.000-04:00

First attempt ever at hand dyeing yarn!

Before: 35g cashmere soaking in vinegar bath.

After: hand painted with grape, fruit punch and orange Kool-Aid. Check out this excellent color chart link: http://www.thepiper.com/fiberart/koolaid/images/colorchart-max.jpg Am very pleased with the range of color I got. Was expecting just purple, red and orange but I got lots of violets, pinks and yellows too. Process is very engrossing. Will do it again! I'm not sure what I'll do with this yarn. Smells really lovely like a popsicle. Is enough for child's socks or maybe cuff of adult socks. Maybe a headband? 8/13/07

Cashmere Baby Socks. Infant size 4 shoe. Approx 9 mo age. Size 5 sts/in gauge, 30 sts CO, size 7US needles, slipped stitch rib pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks book. I love that book! approx 25g total. Smoother knitting when reclaimed yarn is rinsed and hung to dry. 8/9/07

Boot socks again with baby socks.

Here's the first completed project! Size 48 sts CO, gauge 5.5 sts/in, size 8US needles? Can't remember! *scoff* (size 6 actually!) Pretty much a worsted weight boot sock. Tho not sure anyone would wear a 100% cashmere sock on a hike. Pattern is Open Cable with Twisted Rib from Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch. Very warm, soft and squishy..definitely for lounging! approx 90g total. 8/6/07

Step 2! I have a new appreciation for people who assemble sweaters! This one was very well done! I felt kinda guilty taking it apart. But here's the haul: 452g of 10-ply appears to be approx. worsted weight, 27g 8-ply appears to be approx. sock yarn and 7g 6-ply which was what was used to seam the parts together. I imagine I can get at least 3 pairs of socks from it...maybe some mittens or baby booties. 7/11/07.
I just got this sweater on Super Clearance at TJMaxx. Is 100% 8-ply cashmere. Would have cost me a fortune to buy this yarn at a yarn store. My crazy idea is to rip it out and reknit it into what else? wait for it...SOCKS! The cashier even said "wow that is a soft sweater!" (Sweater doesn't fit...otherwise I'd just wear it! My fingers end at the start of the sleeve detail and it looks dorky folded up. I suspect sizing was the reason it was on Super Clearance. So wish me luck! 2/21/07.

Birthday goodies

2007-07-20T18:47:00.001-04:00

Totally impressed by service from www.morethanyarn.com Not only did I get the gorgeous Louet Gems I've been wanting for so long...in Lilac no less!...but I also got a tiny bamboo crochet hook to pick up dropped stitches and a nail file with pictures of sheep all over it for free! Folk Socks book from Amazon.com after much research was put into looking for sock book I don't already have that I'd like! Thanks Rich! :-D

Flores Headband...crocheted?!

2007-07-11T18:58:00.001-04:00

Based mostly on the Flores pattern in Knitscene Magazine Fall 2006 http://www.knitscene.com/photos/2006/project02.asp
I made mine with left over sock yarn (of course!) instead tho. I thought the worsted size of the original flowers was a bit big for me. Headband is made from Jaeger Matchmaker 4-ply doubled. Flowers are made out of Regia Color, Lanett, Opal Lollipop, Jaeger Matchmaker and Froehlich Wolle. Vine is made with Sidar Wool Rich 4-ply. I really liked learning new crochet stitches to make this!

Handschuhe

2007-07-06T19:41:00.000-04:00

Handschuhe offHandschuhe on

Whilst searching the innernet looking for things to do with sock yarn I found a great pair of gloves on someone's site from Germany. I was inspired by these: http://homes.sz-online.de/katrin/handschuhe.jpg
They're so cool! Mine are made from 6 different kinds of sock yarn (handspun, Online, Regia, Lanett, Luna Park and Froehlich Wolle) and the "Uncommon Gardening Gloves" pattern from Interweave Knits Spring 2004 (minus the purl lace rib). They were really fun to make as long as I kept up with the weaving in ends along the way.

Trail mix & Bluebell Lace Socks

2007-06-29T16:40:00.001-04:00

Homemade trail mix. Dehydrated strawberries, cranberries, raisins, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and chunks of Lindt chocolate!

Bluebell Lace Socks from Sensational Knitted Socks. Toe up with round toe so I wouldn't run out of yarn. Heel with flap which I'm not crazy about but I still like better than short row heel or afterthought heel. Yarn is Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Cabin Fever color. Size 2 DPNs 72 sts. Cast off cuff with size 8 DPN so it is nice and stretchy. Yarn is from going out of business sale at Needleworks in Newington, CT. :-(( I wish I bought more...is lovely and squishy to work with.

Hodge Podge Toe Socks

2007-06-04T19:32:00.001-04:00

I got a little over eager on the lenght of the leg (8") so by the time I got to the toe was running very low on yarn (less than 5" left now)...so I alternated it with some leftover Opal, Regia reinforcing thread and even some Shetland cobweb lace wool. I think it looks a bit dorky...but seems a waste of time to rip back just because of toe. The perfectionist in me cringes. Original yarn is Austermann Step no. 16 Jeans. Can't say I feel the Aloe and Jojoba...but they do smell a bit rancid. :D 72 sts on size 1 needles...lets not talk about how I broke my set of Swallow casein DPNs while trying to knit these socks. I thought they were supposed to be flexible!

Pattern is crossover rib pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch.
Next socks are going to be MUCH SHORTER!!!...say 4"? These were a difficult birth.

Harebell Lace Socks

2007-05-06T13:32:00.000-04:00

Socks are based on harebell lace pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks. Only problem is bells are upside-down! Made with Cleckheaton Country 8-ply DK weight Color 2190 accented with Classic Elite Inca Marl Color 1195 on the picot edge, heel and toe. 4mm US 6 DPNs, 42 st CO. I know the ribbon is a bit over the top but I couldn't resist...actually the entire sock is a bit OTT!

Washington, DC Socks

2007-04-21T16:04:00.000-04:00

Made with ON line (a rather confusing name for a company) Supersocke 100 Tropic Color Farbe 929. 60 st CO, k2p2 rib for 2", 6" st st cuff, Eye of Partridge Heel and Star Toe of Three Points. 2.75mm Size 2 DPNs. From Stitch DC Store, Capitol Hill location. Lovely to work with. No knots or breaks and I still have quite a bit left over.

Cotton Summer Socks

2007-04-16T13:36:00.000-04:00

Ankle socks made with Plassard Tahiti 100% Coton Couleur 105. 60 sts CO with 2.75mm size 2 DPNs. Reinforced at cuff with Stretchrite elastic sewing thread and at heels and toes with non elastic sewing thread. Welsh Heel and Star Toe of Three Points. Yarn from store in Woodbridge, CT.

Australian Poncho

2007-04-01T14:13:00.000-04:00

Pattern is "lacy poncho & gloves" from "creative knitting" magazine from Australia. www.creativeknitting.com.au Issue 17. Pattern calls for Patons Inca but I substituted Lion Brand Kool Wool 50% merino wool/50% acrylic. Imported from Italy. A steal at $2 a skein at Ocean State Job Lot! Color is 380-149 Dark Charcoal Grey.

Snowboarding Hat

2007-03-24T09:24:00.000-04:00

Robby saw a hat like this in his snowboarding magazine and asked me to make him one. Of course I said yes (even tho is awful!) since he was actually showing interest in my hobby! Pretty funny that the striped pom pom hat circa 1983 is back in style!

Welt Fantastic Socks

2007-03-17T13:15:00.000-04:00

Here we are with the much improved remake of "Zig-zag socks...er slippers" pattern is "Welt Fantastic" from Sensational Knitted Socks book by Charlene Schurch. 66 sts with size 2 DPNs, Eye of Partridge heel and Star Toe of Three Points. Yarn is Froehlich Wolle Blauband Maxi Ringel comes with matching reinforcing thread for heel and toe. Am not ripping these out! I promise!

Collection of baby booties

2007-03-17T13:07:00.001-04:00

All from Socks Socks Socks book pattern "Multicolored Sockies" made with cream and lavender colored Lion Brand Baby Soft with size 3, 2.5 and 2 needles with no modifications to pattern. Or as Robby says "for a fat two year old" down to "newborn." Personally I like the newborn size. I think they look like the best gauge for that yarn. Note: keeping lavender ones for myself, middle ones were given to baby born in November, started to grow out of them at 4 months, large ones given to 10lb baby born in March...I hope they fit! My mother said Robby's "fat two year old" comment is totally off.

Me as an M&M...any resemblance?

2007-02-19T13:24:00.000-05:00

Sort of knitting related...check out my hair accessory! www.becomeanmm.com

Luna Park Socks

2007-02-03T10:27:00.000-05:00

Made with Ornaghi Filati Luna Park Merino wool colore 202 and Regia reinforcing wool in heel and toe. Size 2 needles. 60 stitches CO. 7 row picot edge. Welsh heel. Star of 3 points toe. Very lovely if I do say so myself...will be using this pattern again! Only one tiny complaint...there was a break in the yarn and one entire color was missing! Luckily there was enough left over to patch it. Yarn is from www.yarn4socks.com.

OCD felting

2007-02-03T10:10:00.000-05:00

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I now present...The Space Shuttle Bag aka Frankenstein Bag! Holy cow it was a bitch to line. I got the fabric at JoAnn's. Is lovely and soft and has all the colors of the wool! It took me a long time to find it! Grommets were scary but kinda fun to put on. I got them at Michael's. Pattern is infamous Booga Bag.

Now I know why I've never felted anything before! Is it ready? Should I throw it in again? I guess it would have helped if I knew what I was working with. Bag is 24% Noro Kureyon and 76% handspun material of unknown origin but appears to be animal fiber. Oops my bad.

After three washes and strap getting stuck in washing machine *argh*

After two washes

After one wash (darn. I kinda liked it in this stage tho wouldn't exactly call it felt...more like soft fluffy wool.)

YARN QUIZ! (Pretty accurate since I love merino and purple)

2007-01-18T17:49:00.000-05:00

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Kureyonkozy

2007-01-15T15:17:00.000-05:00

Kureyonkozy tea pot cozy designed by Emma Crew from Knitty. Made with Noro Kureyon color no. 182.

Here are the large and small versions of the pattern.

Baby booties

2007-01-14T10:04:00.000-05:00

They're just so fun to make!!! Pattern is Multicolored Sockies by Maude Smith from Socks Socks Socks book. My imaginary baby layette set is now complete! Or should I make a lavender blanket now too?

Baby beanie

2007-01-13T15:35:00.000-05:00

Made with Lion Brand Baby Soft in Color No. 143 Lavender, size 2 needles and the Heirloom Aran Baby Set pattern by Lisa Lloyd in Interweave Knits Spring 2004 issue to go with the sweater I made last winter.

Zig zag socks...er slippers

2007-01-06T15:16:00.000-05:00

Based on Ripple Socks from Socks Socks Socks book. Welts are reversed stockinette stitch. Made with Froehlich Blauband Maxi Ringel and size 2 needles. A bit more on the slipper side than I would have liked...but comfy anyway.

Knitting related goodies!

2006-12-28T13:52:00.000-05:00

Here are the knitting related goodies I got for Christmas! A pair of sheep pens and ink refills from WH Smith, Yarn and Creative Knitting magazines from Australia, a snoring sheep from Australia, a chenille scarf and gloves set in cabled pattern from Marks and Spencer, Cleckheaton yarn from Australia and a multi colored merino wool scarf from Australia via Italy! *woo hoo*

Gentleman's Fancy Sock

2006-12-28T13:44:00.000-05:00

Here are the socks I gave Rich for Christmas. They're the Gentleman's Fancy Socks from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush made with Opal Uni color no. 22 (one skein) and size 1 needles instead of 0 as called for in the pattern. They were very labor intensive but the result was worth it!

Knitting makes it big!

2006-12-23T20:41:00.001-05:00

Google Holiday Logo 2006

Adelaide Airport

2006-11-13T22:00:00.001-05:00

Oh I wish I got to go to Australia too! Looks like I'd have loved it...even just in the airport! A merino wool store?! I want one of those...and one of those...and one of those...;-D

OK I know this isn't knitting related...

2006-11-07T20:47:00.000-05:00

...but I just had to show you the cupcakes I made for my son's birthday! They're Morello Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes from Nigella Lawson's "How to be a Domestic Goddess" *cough* With cute lickle sugar animals from Sainsbury's on top instead of glace cherries. They're like brownies with frosting on top. VERY BAD FOR YOU! (Just don't tell anyone they're for a 13 yo boy.)

OK so I lied. Here's a knitting picture. It's my sister making an obscene gesture while showing off my latest creation. It's "Secret Pocket Hats" by Gayle Roehm from the Winter 2003 issue from the back issues box of some magazine at my local library. Creative Knitting? Knitting? I dunno I forgot...but I did write down that it was page 91 because that's really useful. Yarn is Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky left over from World Cup Sweater and neat Patons Rumors I recently discovered at Michaels! Is lovely alpaca blend and only $5 !

What time is it?

2006-10-25T06:44:00.000-04:00

Hat for my sister!...and mittens!

2006-10-14T15:59:00.000-04:00

Here's a hat for my sister. Made with Lion Brand Wool Ease Color 139 Dark Rose Heather, a handspun pumpkin colored wool I got at "The Big-E" and Classic Elite Inca Alpaca Color 1120 Kentucky Teal (which my sister picked out for herself since it matches her eyes and is super soft!) The alpaca is amazing. I love it. I think if the hat were all alpaca it would be too drapey tho. I think I'll make matching mittens now!

Matching mittens now! Made by transferring hat pattern to "Smitten With Mittens" basic mitten pattern by Charlotte Parry, Family Circle Easy Knitting Magazine, Fall 2005.