Lilie's Knitting Blog

Batwing Shawl - WIP

2012-02-07T06:30:00.000-08:00

Started Feb 3/12
Finished

I'm knitting this for a co-worker's Mom. I love the coloring!

Needle: Size 6 & 10 circulars

Yarn: Fiberphile Hand-Dyed Yarns & Fibers MCN Luxe Sock in Batwings

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ginkgo-shoulderette-shawl

Pink Path A Shawl - WIP

2012-02-07T06:18:00.000-08:00

Started Jan 29/12
Finished

I love the colors in this yarn! This is a shawl for my oldest.

Needle: Size 7 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Cotton Stainer

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chosen-path

June Hat - DONE!

2012-01-27T05:48:00.000-08:00

Started Jan 15/12
Finished Jan 26/12

I don't have enough of the worsted to make this hat. I will make the band in white (held double, its sport weight).

Jan 24/12 - ran out of handspun so will finish hat with white

Needle: Size 5 & 8

Yarn: JulieSpins Roving: SW BFL in Berry Freeze (worsted) & The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Irregular Naked (held double)

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/playful-plumage-hat

Blue Frog Shawl - WIP

2012-01-24T07:07:00.000-08:00

Started Jan 16/12
Finished

Another paid knitting project.

Needle: Size 6 Circulars

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! Blue Poison Dart Frog

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bitterroot

Gaming Gloves - DONE!

2012-01-24T05:40:00.000-08:00

Started Dec 23/11
Finished Jan 23/12

Jan 12/12 - finished first glove

Needle: Size 6 circular

Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Worsted in Hawk

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mens-fingerless-mitts

Between Socks - WIP

2012-01-16T13:49:00.000-08:00

Started Dec 23/11
Finished

I'm not really following this pattern much at all. I didn’t like the toe shaping so I’m just M1 every other row till I get 44 stitches. I’m doing on a magic loop.

make size 6.5

I can’t figure out the heel so I’m going to do a gusset heel. K1,M1 on one needle till 40 stitiches, K23, ssk, K1 turn
sl1, p7, p2tog, p1, turn

Jan 19/12 - turned heel on first sock!

Jan 22/12 - finished 1st sock!

Needle: Size 5 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Traveller in Between Midnight & Dawn

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-toe-up-socks-in-four-sizes

Green Gloves - WIP

2012-01-16T13:41:00.000-08:00

Started Dec 22/11
Finished

Needle: size 1.5 & 2 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Gaia Fingering in Little Round Top

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/malaga-cove-mitts

QED Hat - WIP

2012-01-16T13:34:00.000-08:00

Started Dec 22/11
Finished

Needle: size 5 & 7 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon QED in WRM (purple)

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/butterfly-hat

Summary of Kitting & Spinning 2011!

2012-01-03T08:39:00.000-08:00

Well, as always lots of yarn & fiber were bought in 2011. I'm still trying to figure out what fibers I like (that is my excuse for the fiber buys). I know I don't really care for Romney, corriedale or Wensleydale. I really like silk and BME's (Bee Mice Elf) merino. I also like SW BFL & SW merino. I'm okay with polworth, Falkland & 100% merino.

I am getting more projects done. I made 49 items in 2011. They are:

4 cardigan
5 neckwarmers
1 glove
6 socks
7 hats
2 scarves
9 shawls
1 leg warmers
1 mitt
1 shrug
1 baby booties
1 slipper
10 snowmen

I'm amazed that I made 4 caridgans. I think 2011 was the first year I tried a cardigan. As you can tell from my list. I like to knit socks and shawls. Going back to work allowed me to wear those shawls out. My goal for 2012 is to keep knitting and try some new items and maybe some more color work. Here are some pictures of the projects of 2011.

I have seen a big improvement on my spinning in 2011. I've managed to get fingering weight with my yarns. I spun 6 yarns in 2011 and I even managed to knit with one of my handspun yarns! Joining Tour De Fleece really helped me in yarn production. Nothing like spinning daily for a few weeks to make you focus on spinning. My goals for 2012 is to spin some of my batts, spin some of the nicer fibers (its hard because I still feel that I'm not good enough to work on the nice stuff) and see if I can spin finer then fingering weight. Here are some of the yarns I spun in 2011.

Painted Maid Shawl - DONE!

2012-01-01T16:19:00.000-08:00

Started Sept 17/11
Finished Jan 1/12

Dec 28/11 - ran out of Painted Damsel during row 4 of Chart D so using Oak Timberworm to finish

Jan 1/12 - I would have finished this for 2011 but at 11PM binding off wasn’t in the works.

Needle: Size 6 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Painted Damsel & Oak Timberworm

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pretty-maids

Sooty K Socks - WIP

2011-12-26T13:11:00.000-08:00

Started Feb 25/11

Finished

I had to go down to Size 0 to get the right gauge.

May 27/11 - turned heel on first sock!

Needle: Size 0 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Sooty Dancer

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kiertoradalla

Birthday Peacock Shawl - DONE!

2011-12-25T04:33:00.000-08:00

Started Sept 18/11
Finished Dec 25/11

Oct 21/11 - Made great progress but not liking the spots I messed up so I’m going to frog it and start again. :(

Nov 1/11 - this shawl is driving me crazy. I had to start again since I lost some stitches. UGH!

Needle: size 6 & 10

Yarn: Wollmeise 100% Merino Superwash in Were Different Happy Birthday Kristina

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peacock-shawlette

Cream Hat - DONE!

2011-12-22T14:02:00.000-08:00

Started Dec 18/11
Finished Dec 21/11

I held the bugga double for this hat.

Dec 19/11- forgot to switch to larger needles so will just keep going on Size 5

Needle: Size 5 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Irregular Naked

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/playful-plumage-hat

Rose Socks - WIP

2011-12-21T13:47:00.000-08:00

Started May 19/11
Finished

Jul 26/11 - started heel

Jul 30/11 - finished heel

Aug 12/11 - finished 1st sock!

Needle: Size 1.5 circulars

Yarn: Fiberphile Hand-Dyed Yarns & Fibers MCN Luxe Sock in Autumn Rose

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elfines-socks

Kypria Shawl - WIP

2011-12-13T08:34:00.000-08:00

Started Jul 31/11
Finished

Cast on 125 stitches because I want a wider shawl.

Needles: Size 6 circulars

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Kypria in 20. Wedding Gift

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/woodland-shawl

Snowmen Ornaments & Necklaces - DONE!

2011-12-12T12:52:00.000-08:00

Started Dec 2/11
Finished Dec 15/11

These aren't hard to make. I can make 2 or 3 if I spend a few hours on them. I want to make 10 of them. Two are necklaces for my daughters, 2 teacher gifts and then gifts for work coworkers. I have 6 done so only 4 more to go.

Needle: Size 5 circulars

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in white and then scrap yarn for the scarves. I've been using sample skeins of Codex (bfl & silk). The black is done with cross stitching floss.

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mochimochi-snowmen

Hawk Slipper #2 - DONE!

2011-12-12T09:18:00.000-08:00

Started Nov 13/11
Finished Dec 11/11

I needed to make another pair for hubby since the other ones have holes in them now.

Dec 2/11 - finished the first slipper!

Needles: Size 6

Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Worsted in Hawk

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saturday-morning-slippers

Pop's Blue Socks - DONE!

2011-12-03T09:17:00.000-08:00

Started May 1/11
Finished Dec 1/11

This is my first 2 socks at a time!

Nov 19/11 - have turned the heel on both socks!

Needles: Size 6 circulars

Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Worsted in Marlin

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maritime-wool-socks

Scrappy Blanket - WIP

2011-12-03T08:22:00.000-08:00

Started Aug 26/11
Finished

This is my 2nd scrappy blanket attempt. I frogged the first one since I like this one better. I don't like sewing pieces together and this one just lets me continue. This will be a long on going project with requests for 3 more already! It's going to be more of a triangle then rectangle (which is what I was trying for)

Needles: Size 6 DNP

Yarn: various

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ten-stitch-blanket

Girl's Best Friend Legwarmers - WIP

2011-12-03T08:16:00.000-08:00

Started Aug 21/11
Finished

If you haven't figured it out yet, I like to start projects. I'm not so good about finishing projects in a reasonable time. I will get better once I finished my project due on Sept 15/11. I have several Christmas gifts that I need to knit too. Unfortunately, I work full time now so I don't have as much knitting time any more.

Nov 16/11 - finished the first leg warmer!

Needle: Size 3 circular

Yarn: Culture Pop S'Wonderful Self Striping MCN in A Girl's Best Friend

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thigh-high-footless-socks

Froggie Goodale - WIP

2011-12-01T13:27:00.000-08:00

Started Mar 27/11

Finished

Now you are probably wondering why am I starting yet another cardigan project when I just finished one? Well, its because I only have 2 big project bags. I don't want to start a small project like socks and keep it in my 10 gallon project bag. Hence, another cardigan project.

Apr 2/11 - I frogged this since I had just washed another bugga project and it was too big. Going to do this pattern in size 4 & 6 needles in a smaller size. Using m1L & m1R instead of the r/b increases.

Needle: Size 4 & 6 circular needles

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! & Skinny Bugga in Frog-legged Leaf Beetle

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goodale

Baby Booties - DONE!

2011-11-25T08:39:00.000-08:00

Started Nov 24/11
Finished Nov 25/11

Nov 24/11 - finished one bootie!

Needles: Size 1.5 circular

Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight in Monsoon

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saartjes-bootees

Work Baby Hat - DONE!

2011-11-17T13:28:00.001-08:00

Started Nov 14/11
Finished Nov 18/11

The techs are work are pregnant. I'm going to knit a hat & booties for one of them.

Needles: Size 3

Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight in Monsoon

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-beanie-4

Playful Plumage Hat Test Knit - DONE!

2011-11-13T08:18:00.000-08:00

Started Nov 11/11
Finished Nov 13/11

Another test knit. I needed to knit something for the girls' bus driver that now picks them up in front of the house. It's my first time knitting with my own handspun too! I had to go down a size in needles to get gauge.

Needles: Size 4 & 6

Yarn: JulieSpin SW BFL in Berry Freeze spun to 8 WPI (Heavy worsted)

Pattern: not available yet from LeftSideKnits

Test Winged Samara Shawl - DONE!

2011-11-12T14:03:00.000-08:00

Started Oct 26/11
Finished Nov 8/11

I am testing knitting again for LeftSide Knits.

Nov 1/11 - starting the 2nd time through Chart A

Nov 5/11 - starting Chart C. Ran out of yarn so will finish with Royal Blue.

Nov 7/11 - running out of yarn again. Finishing row 18 & 19 of Chart C and binding off in Skinny Bugga in Blue Metalmark.

Needle: Size 5 circulars

Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers Dragon Sock in Med Sea

Pattern: Test knit will link pattern once its published

Rock Shrug - DONE!

2011-11-12T05:46:00.000-08:00

Started Sept 3/11
Finished Nov 9/11

This will be a shrug for my youngest. I LOVE the colors in this yarn.

The only confusing part was what to sew together for the arms. You need to sew the ribbing so that it becomes a complete loop. Then you pick up stitches to make the sleeve.

Needles: Size 3 & 5

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Free Range in Rock Ptarmigan

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heart-party-shrug

Leftover Cowl - DONE!

2011-11-01T13:58:00.000-07:00

Started Oct 20/11
Finished Oct 29/11

I had leftover yarn from the shawl I was knitting so I decided to make a cowl but Jennifer wanted a scarf. I modified the pattern. I am using size 7 needles instead of size 5. I casted on 42 stitches and purl the odd rows instead of knitted. I ran out of yarn so I sewed the ends to make a cowl.

Needle: Size 7 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Cockchafer

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-guy-next-door-cowl

JM Shawl - DONE!

2011-10-08T11:25:00.000-07:00

Started Oct 7/11
Finished Oct 19/11

This is my first paid knitting project. It's for my boss' mother for Christmas.

I added 10 rows of knitting to make the shawl bigger.

Needle: Size 7 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Cockchafer

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stacy-shawl

Paris Green Scarf - DONE!

2011-09-26T17:42:00.000-07:00

Started Sept 3/11
Finished Sept 24/11

This is a gift for a co-worker. She was the one that signed me up for an interview as soon as I dropped off my resume.

Needles: Size 6 circular

Yarn: Fiberphile Hand-Dyed Yarns & Fibers MCN Luxe Sock in Envy

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/28s-cousin-53

Bluepurple Cardigan - DONE!

2011-09-26T14:04:00.000-07:00

Started Mar 18/11

Finished Sept 17/11

This will be a cardigan that the oldest can grow into.

Needles: Size 6 & 7 circulars

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! Reakirt's Blue

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/safire

Black Lamb Shawl - DONE!

2011-09-26T09:55:00.000-07:00

Started Mar 16/10

Finished Sept 13/11

I like wider shawls so instead of the 117 stitches, I did 217 stitches. I also only did 8 rows of garter rather then the 18 rows.

Needles: size 5 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Sappho in WRM Lamb (Dark)

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fir-cone-wrap

Earthquake Camp Loopy Shawl - DONE!

2011-09-12T14:03:00.000-07:00

Started Aug 15/11
Finished Sept 5/11

My last Camp Loopy project! It has a due date of Sept 15/11. This yarn is very soft to work with and the coloring is very interesting. I didn't think I would like the combination of purple/brown/green. I wanted a wider shawl so I casted on 106 stitches.

Needles: Size 7 circular

Yarn: String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn Caper Sock in Earthquake

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cambria-wrap

Purple Girl Shawl - DONE!

2011-09-03T11:00:00.000-07:00

Started May 22/11
Finished Sept 1/11

A shawl for my youngest!

Needle: Size 5 circulars

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Acmon Blue? (? because it was a unlabelled Gordian Knot)

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/its-good-to-be-a-girl

Circus Leg Warmers - DONE!

2011-08-13T12:10:00.000-07:00

Started Apr 7/11
Finished Aug 10/11

These are leg warmers for the youngest. I'm trying to convince them that these will last longer then socks. I don't know where their hand knitted socks will go after then grow out of them.

Jun 22/11 - finished first leg warmer!

Needles: Size 3 circulars

Yarn: Culture Pop S'Wonderful Self Striping MCN in Le Cirque

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thigh-high-footless-socks

Camp Loopy Red Mitts - DONE!

2011-07-19T19:31:00.000-07:00

Started Jul 15/11
Finished Jul 24/11

This project has a due date of Aug 15/11.

Jul 15/11 - Instructions don’t have the # of cast on so I counted the stitches in the 1st row instructions. Will cast on 36 stitches.

Jul 17/11 - It’s not looking right so will redo. Cast on 45 stitches and try this pattern instead:

row 1,2 & 4 P2 (K4,P2,K1,P2) repeat 4x K4, P2, K1
row 3 P3 (sl 2 on dpn back, k2, k2 on dpn, p2,k1,p2) repeat 4x cable 2, p2, k1

I repeated the 4 rows 8 times. Then knitted 4 rows. Did a thumb increase:
K7, M1R, K1, M1L, K rest of row
K
K7, M1R, K3, M1L, K rest of row
K
Continue until you have increased 13 stitches. Put 13 stitches on waste yarn.

Continue knitting until 3 1/2” from thumb, or desired length.
Decrease rows -- -K6, K2tog- K , -K5, K2tog-, continue until K1, K2 tog, Decrease until only 8 st left.

Thumb -- Put 13 sts on needles and pick up 4 stitches for a total of 17.
Decrease K2, K2tog, next row knit plain, third row K1, K2tog. Thread through remaining stitches.

Jul 19/11 - finished the first mitt!

Needles: Size 3 circulars

Yarn: Dream in Color Classy in Valentine

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/girls-and-ladies-mittens

Ginger Garden Shawl - DONE!

2011-07-04T12:08:00.000-07:00

Started Apr 24/11
Finished Jul 3/11

I casted on 322 since I wanted a larger shawl. I’m knitting with size 6 since I don’t have any size 5 needles free.

Jun 1/11 - finished Chart A

Jul 3/11 - finished. I messed up Chart B so I just ended up casting off. It's more of a cresent shape then triangle.

Needle: Size 6 circular

Yarn: Fiberphile Hand-Dyed Yarns & Fibers MCN Luxe Sock in Ginger Peach

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/japanese-garden-shawl

Blue Loopy Groupie Shawl - DONE!

2011-06-27T11:21:00.000-07:00

Started Jun 15/11
Finished Jul 2/11

This is part of Camp Loopy. It's a project that needs to be knitted between Jun 15 & Jul 15. I don't usually do good with deadlines but I'm going to try. I didn't think I could even be a part of this camp since we had to be evacuated due to wildfires in AZ.

Jun 26/11 - gotten back into knitting and knitted one skein so my about 1/4 done and 220 yards into my project!

Jun 28/11 - half way done!

Jul 2/11 - done! Had issues with my needles at the end so the bind off looks terrible. Just needs to be washed & blocked!

Needles: Size 4 & 7 circulars

Yarn: The Loopy Ewe Solid Series in Hydrangea & Royal Blue

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pinkerton-shawl

Wheat Hat - DONE!

2011-06-09T21:18:00.000-07:00

Started Jun 9/11
Finished Jun 12/11

I have a deadline for this knit. It's a sample knit for Becoming Art. It has to be done by Jul 12/11. I'm gotten a good start. It's the first time I've casted on with a provisional cast on.

Jun 10/11 - Had to frog it and redo it. I was following the large gauge instead of the small gauge. I was at 30 rows and it wasn't close to 8".

Jun 12/11 - done except for the pom poms. Will finished tomorrow.

Jun 13/11 - Pom poms done. I’m not good at making them though.

Needle: Size 5 circular & dpn

Yarn: Becoming Art Dulche Worsted in Soft Wheat

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/toorie

Scrappy Blanket - FROGGED

2011-05-30T12:21:00.000-07:00

Started May 30/11
Frogged Aug 26/11

This is going to be a LONG WIP since I will be using my leftover yarns to make a big blanket. Most of this first square is made out of Bugga yarn.

Aug 26/11 - I decided to frogged this project and use the yarn in my new scrappy blanket

Needle: Size 6 dpns

Yarn: scraps of leftover Sanguine Grypon, Fiberphile and other yarns

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/log-cabin-square

Rainbow Socks - DONE!

2011-05-22T09:36:00.000-07:00

Started Dec 16/10
Finished May 21/11

Feb 19/11 - started on heel!

Feb 22/11 - turned the heel!

Mar 5/11 - Finished the first sock!!

May 7/11 - started heel on 2nd sock!

Needle: Size 1 circulars

Yarn: Abi Grasso Self Striping Sock Yarn in Rainbows And Clouds

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/childs-longstockings

Star Shawl - DONE!

2011-05-16T13:47:00.000-07:00

Started May 14/11
Finished Jun 8/11

May 30/11 - finished the chart

Jun 8/11 - all done but needs to be washed & blocked

Needles: Size 8 circulars

Yarn: Fiberphile Hand-Dyed Yarns & Fibers Super Squish Worsted in Stardust

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/arroyo

Montreal Wrap - DONE!

2011-05-14T12:50:00.000-07:00

Started Mar 1/11

Finished May 12/11

Mar 24/11 - Finished Chart A

Apr 13/11 - Did Chart B but will have to do a repeat.

May 10/11 - running out of yarn so will stop at row 16 on 2nd repeat of chart B.

May 12/11 - only had enough yarn to do 1 repeat of Chart C.

Needle: Size 11 circular needles

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Traveller in Montreal

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frost-diamonds

Soldier Shawl - DONE!

2011-05-01T09:55:00.000-07:00

Started Jan 29/11
Finished May 1/11

I bought the ebook for the 7 shawls. This will be the first one. I won't be putting in any beads though.

Apr 5/11 - on Chart B

Apr 30/11 - ran out of yarn on line 9 of Chart D. Finishing up with Blue Metalmark.

May 31/11 - blocked!

Needle: Size 5 circulars

Yarn: Skinny Bugga in Gryphon's Purple Soldier Fly & Blue Metalmark

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celaeno

My First Test Knit! - DONE!

2011-04-26T10:09:00.000-07:00

Started Apr 16/11
Finished Apr 23/11

This is my first test knit. So far I love the pattern and how big the charts are (usually they are small so I usually follow the written directions). I LOVE patterns that have both charts & written. I tend to follow the written but some times you have look at the chart for it to make sense and vise versa. I have a deadline of May 1st so I will be working on this more then my other 9 WIP I plan to knit chart 1 with the Twice-Stabbed Lady Beetle until I run out then go to the Rhino for a few repeats of chart 1 & finish with it.

This shawl ended up being 3 colors since I was trying to use up some leftover yarn. It used about 800 yards. I did 7 repeats of Chart 1 and only got to line 37 in Chart 2 before I knew I didn’t have enough yarn. As it was I had to bind off with some of the red. You might be able to get 8 repeats with 2 skeins of Bugga! It’s already over 20” wide without being blocked. I’ll put in the measurements once its washed & blocked. Final size 78" wide & 33.5" long

Apr 12/11 - I spent from 5 - 9PM on this pattern and was able to get through almost the 1st repeat of chart 1. The pattern is nice & easy to follow!!

Apr 13/11 - starting the 3th repeat of Chart 1.

Apr 14/11 - about 1/2 way through the 4th repeat of Chart 1.

Apr 16/11 - I had to frog my shawl since I decided at the 5th repeat to not do it in Twice-Stabbed Lady Beetle and move on to Rose Weevil? (? since I don’t know exactly what color I have). So I tried to tink back but I messed up somewhere. I have to start all over again.

Apr 17/11 - I was able to re-knit to the 10 row of repeat #5. I will have to start row 11 in the Rose Weevil (?)

Apr 18/11 - Done the 5th repeat of Chart 1. I plan to do 5 more before moving to Chart 2.

Apr 19/11 - I’m almost finished a full repeat (#6) in the red.

Apr 20/11 - Finished the 6th repeat and 1 repeat in Chart 1 in the red.

Apr 21/11 - Finished the 2nd repeat in red for Chart 1. Probably going to do one more then move on to Chart 2.

Apr 22/11 - Decided to go to Chart 2 and not do a 3rd repeat in red. Good thing since it looks like I might run out of red before I finish. I'm on line 21.

Apr 23/11 - Made it to line 26. Continuing in Love Bug Bugga! Made it to line 37 and decided to bind off. Had to use some leftover red in order to finish binding off. It's done but still needs to be washed & blocked. It's already over 20" long so it will be a great length once its blocked!

Needle: Size 6 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Twice-Stabbed Lady Beetle & Rose Weevil (?)

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/diamonte-shawl

Traveler Shawl - DONE!

2011-04-26T09:12:00.000-07:00

Started Dec 21/10

Finished Apr 6/11

I’m not new to knitting but it took me a 2nd try before I figured out the chart. It shows one side of the shawl. For example the first five line written would be:

1. k2, yo, k1, yo, move marker, k1, move marker, yo, k1, yo, k2

2. k2, p3, move marker, p1, move marker, p3, k2

3. k2, yo, k3, yo, move marker, k1, move marker, yo, k3, yo, k2

4. k2, p5, move marker, p1, move marker, p5, k2 5. k2, yo, k5, yo, move marker, k1, move marker, yo, k5, yo, k2

Apr 7/11 - I have lots of yarn leftover. I did 10 repeats of Chart A and 1 of Chart B. I probably had enough to do 14 repeats. I decided to see how big it will be. I still need to block it.

Apr 26/11 - I washed & blocked it. It's 56.5" wide & 22" long.

Needles: Size 5 circular 32"

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Little Traveller in Traveler's Rest

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dover-castle-shawl

Autumn Socks - DONE!

2011-04-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

Started Jan 28/11

Finished Apr 18/11

Cashmere socks for the hubby. I like toe up socks so here is a free pattern from Wendy Johnson. Did the magic cast on for 20 stitches. Increase till I had a total of 80 stitches (40 on each side). The first sock is too big so I will redo it. I only need 36 stitches on each side 72 stitches in total.

Feb 19/11 - started on heel!

Feb 22/11 - turned the heel!

Mar 3/11 - Finished the first sock!!

Apr 5/11 - Started heel on the 2nd sock

Apr 8/11 - turned heel on 2nd sock

Needle: Size 2 circulars

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Autumn Tiger Beetle

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sport-weight-toe-up-socks-with-gusset-heel-5-15-07

Purple Stripey Socks - DONE!

2011-04-12T14:23:00.000-07:00

Started Jan 19/11

Finished Apr 11/11

This is for a KAL. I can't wait to see how these turn out. This is a basic sock from Wendy Johnson's Socks from the Toe Up book.

Feb 18/11 - started on heel!

Feb 21/11 - turned the heel!

Mar 4/11 - finished the first sock!!

Apr 5/11 - started heel on 2nd sock

Apr 7/11 - turned heel on 2nd sock

Needle: Size 0 circular

Yarn: KnittyK8 Simple Stripes in Purple Octopus on the Run

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gusset-heel-basic-socks

Something Brown Cardigan - DONE!

2011-03-28T10:35:00.000-07:00

Started Jan 3/11 Finished Mar 26/11

Hubby thought I was weird for wanting to cast on another cardigan when I just finished one. What can I say? I love Bugga and I like these short sleeve cardigans!

Mar 8/11 - Got to the sleeve section. I casted on with Backward-Loop Cast-On. I also kept in the pattern.

Mar 26/11 - It's done. I just need to block it.

Apr 2/11 - I've washed it and didn't need to block it hard since it is huge now. I should have washed & block the swatch to check the gauge. I put it in the dryer on low for 20 min and now its a better size!

Needle: Size 8 circulars

Yarn: Bugga! in Tufted Jungleking

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-little-something

Fundraising for the Japan Earthquake!

2011-03-19T08:59:00.000-07:00

I am donating this skein of Blue Morpho HERE This skein is special to me because it was one of the first skeins of Bugga I ever bought. It's also a retired color so its hard to find.

If you are interested in entering the drawing, please make a donation to RED CROSS, Japan Society of New York, Save The Children or other like organization. There is a $10 donation minimum please.

If you are on Ravelry then just forward your email to me (aplanet4creation AT yahoo DOT com)with your RAVELRY name then post on THIS thread. If you aren't on Ravelry forward your donation email (aplanet4creation AT yahoo DOT com) with the subject "Blue Morpho Drawing" and I will post on Ravelry for you.

Purple Horse Hat - DONE!

2011-03-18T14:00:00.000-07:00

Started Feb 27/11 Finished Mar 17/11 For my youngest who is horse crazy!

Mar 17/11 - I messed up the lice pattern (chart 4). The chart didn't have a clear end point till I got to the end and realized there was a line that travelled up the pattern. I doesn't really matter since the purple I was using was so dark in places that you couldn't tell that it wasn't black.

Needle: Size 3 circular Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Purple Ochre Sea Star & Rhinocerous Beetle - Chocolate Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/running-horse-hat

Playing With Yarn & Fiber

2011-03-04T09:12:00.000-08:00

There is a show your stash thread over at Ravelry here. I decided to take some time out of my day and take a picture of my yarn & fiber stash. You don't realize how much you have till you try to take a picture of it all.

This was an attempt to take a picture of it all. Some on the right still didn't show up.

My fiber stash.

One would think that I have enough but I still want to buy more. I've asked hubby for a crafting room if we ever win the lottery. I would love to get nice glass cabinets to look at all my lovely yarn & fiber. I also cross stitch, play with paper & would like to learn how to weave. I also have paints (oil, water color & acrylic) and pastels. I don't think hubby can take much more hobby!

Purple Heart Scarf - DONE!

2011-03-03T07:44:00.000-08:00

Started Nov 28/10 Finished Mar 1/11

A scarf for me with leftover Bugga yarn. It's too nice to not make anything with it. As you can see, I'm very good at starting projects but not so good at finishing them.

Dec 2/10 - Ended up frogging it and starting again. Casting on only 43 stitches and using stitch markers. The pattern is not complicated but I kept dropping stitches which wouldn't make the hearts look right. Feb 20/11 - Used up all the leftover Darkling Beetle so I'm using Dawn Dropwing now.

Needles: Size 2 circulars Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Darkling Beetle Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hearts-entwined-lace-scarf

Pink Neckwarmer - DONE!

2011-02-27T04:54:00.000-08:00

Started Feb 3/11 Finished Feb 26/11 I am using size 6 since my size 5 are on other projects.

Feb 26/11 - I was doing so good on the pattern but messed up 1/2 way through the 2nd time of Chart B. It looks okay but I wish the pattern worked till the end.

Needle: Size 6 circular Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Traveller in Madonna Inn Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/polyphylla-cowl

Blue Birthday Socks - DONE!

2011-02-25T10:28:00.000-08:00

Started Jan 3/11 Finished Feb 24/11

These have to be done by March since they are for my Aunt's Birthday. Feb 4/11 - Finished the first sock! I used the Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off for the first time. I like it! :) Feb 24/11 - Finished heel on 2nd sock!

Needle: Size 0 circulars Yarn: Skinny Bugga! in Blue Metalmark Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/on-hold-socks

Gordian Knots & Stripey Yarns!

2011-02-20T07:37:00.000-08:00

I do need to update some of the project pictures. I haven't been knitting for about a week since I have been spending my time untangling yarn. Yes, I like to untangle yarn. Weird I know! What I love is Sanguine Gryphon will sell tangled yarn rather then spend time untangling it. Trust me these yarns can take any where from a couple of hours to 3 days to untangle! These Gordian Knots sell for about $10/skein where if they weren't tangle they would go for $25-28/skein. I got 2 Gordian Knots last time they were available. They aren't available all the time (last time was in Oct 2010). Here are a couple of pictures of them:

The yarn on the far left was to show that its a match to the tangled one next to it. By the way, most of the time the yarn isn't tagged with its name so you have to guess at what the name of the color is.

I've also been obessed with self stripping yarn. I got some from a new shop Culture Pop on Etsy. I can't wait to see how they knit up and they are 80% Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere!! The other ones I'm knitting right now are 100% Merino or 75% Wool & 25% Nylon.

Le Cirque

A Girl's Best Friend

Dolce Bella

Now I shall go back to knitting!

Purple Bee Cardigan - DONE!

2011-02-04T05:00:00.000-08:00

Started Jul 29/10 Finished Jan 29/11

My youngest wanted a purple cardigan. This is the back starting at the bottom. This pattern isn't difficult but it would have been nice if the decrease pattern was shown instead of just saying "decrease at end" or "decrease at beginning of each row". Aug 21 - started the pattern and was having problems with the YF which is suppose to be yarn forward. It didn't make sense until I found on the Internet that for some of the British patterns a YF followed by a K is a YO. So the pattern is suppose to go [k2, YO, skpo, K4] and the other part is suppose to be [k2tog, YO, K1, YO, skpo, k3] Aug 31/10 - decreasing should be on at beginning & end of pattern 1) k2tog, k, k2tog 2) p2tog, p, p2tog 3) k2tog k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k4 k2tog 4) p2tog, p, p2tog 5) k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k3 k2tog 6) p2tog, p, p2tog 7) k2tog, k, k2tog 8) p2tog, p, p2tog 9) k2tog, k3 k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k4 k2tog 10) p2tog, p, p2tog 11) k2tog, k1 k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k3 k2tog

To shape armholes on the back: 1) k, (at last 2 stitches) k2tog 2) p, (at last 2 stitches) p2tog 3) k3 k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k4 k2tog 4) p, p2tog 5) k2 k2tog, yo, k1, yo sl1, k1, psso, k3 ssk 6) p, (at last 2 stitches) p2tog 7) k, (at last 2 stitches) k2tog 8) p, (at last 2 stitches) p2tog 9) k1 k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k4 k2tog 10) p, p2tog 11) k2tog, yo, k1, yo sl1, k1, psso, k3 ssk

To shape armholes on left side:

1) p, (at last 2 stitches) p2tog 2) k2tog, k5 k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k4 3) p, (at last 2 stitches) p2tog 4) k2tog, k3 k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k3 5) p, (at last 2 stitches) p2tog 6) k2tog, k 7) p, (at last 2 stitches) p2tog 8) k2tog, k5 k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k4 9) p, (at last 2 stitches) p2tog

Dec 10/10 - finished the 3 pieces and sew the pieces together! I decided to pick up stitches at the arm instead of knitting the sleeves seperately and then sewing them on. I was a little off on the 2 front pieces already. Jan 25/11 - Instead of knitting button holes (never done it and worried that it won’t match), I will be knitting 2 plan bands on the side. If she wants buttons, I will add snap on ones later. Jan 29/11 - Done all the knitting. Need to block it and added the snap buttons.

Needle: Size 6 circular Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Dawn Dropwing Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/girls-lace-patterned-cardi

Wedgewood Neckwarmer - DONE!

2011-02-01T14:02:00.001-08:00

Started Jan 31/11 Finished Feb 2/11

Neckwarmer for me since its getting cold here in AZ!

Needle: Size 8 circulars Yarn: Fiberphile Hand-Dyed Yarns & Fibers Merino Cashmere Worsted in Wedgewood Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/take-it-or-leaf-it-cowl

Spice Socks - DONE!

2011-01-29T01:16:00.000-08:00

Started Nov 6/10 Finished Jan 28/11

This will be socks for my hubby. I LOVE the color of this yarn!! I'm using a size 2 and casted on only 64 stitches since even 72 seemed big for my hubby's size 11.5!! Dec 12/10 - starting the heel flap Dec 18/10 - finished the heel

Dec 27/10 - finished the first sock!

Size: 2 circulars Yarn: Wollmeise 100% Merino Superwash in WD Spice Market Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mr-pitts-socks-aka-dad-socks

O's Pink Gloves - DONE!

2011-01-19T13:24:00.000-08:00

Started Nov 24/10 Finished Jan 18/11

Dec 19/10 - Finished the thumb gusset

Dec 30/10 - Finished one glove!

Needles: Size 0 circulars Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Dragon Millipede Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elphaba-2

Stone Neckwarmer - DONE!

2011-01-03T12:40:00.000-08:00

Started Dec 17/10 Finished Jan 2/11

Needle: Size 10 circulars Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted in Stonechat Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mens-neck-warmer

A Look Back At Knitting 2010!

2010-12-31T12:47:00.000-08:00

I'm copying my friend Lina's idea about posting knits of the year. See her wonderful post with her lovely pictures here!

Here are my projects starting with January. I did finished a bunch of projects in January but they were started in 2009.

Baby socks for one of my girl's teacher. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/north-country-cotton-baby-socks

Depth Charge Shawl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leaf-and-flower-shawl

Whirlpool shawl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dane-shawl

HH Shawl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-skein-shawl

2 Ponchos I didn't take a picture of the pink one I made too. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lace-poncho-40461

Socks for O from the Big Book of Socks.

Brown socks for me in Skinny Bugga http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/february-lady-sock-2

WM socks for me http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mallow-socks

Blowfly Shawl for me in a color not dyed anymore in skinny bugga http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-yarn-over-shawl

Little Love Bug Socks for B & O http://www.sanguinegryphon.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22_87&products_id=1745

Red Cowl (it was suppose to be a capulet but much too small)

Aunt Betty's Jazz http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-little-jazz

Mom's Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silky-alpaca-lace-scarf

Purple Clio Socks http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cashmere-socks

Purple Slippers for B http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aunt-maggies-slippers

Stone Chat Slippers http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saturday-morning-slippers

Dragon Pink Socks for O http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/insomnia

Shawl for my sister I never did get a picture of it before giving it to her. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reflection-shawl

Green Leaves Scarf for one of the girl's teacher http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-leaves-scarf

Green Rib Scarf for one of the girl's teacher http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/openwork-rib-scarf-2

Purple Cowl became a gift for the girls' school bus driver http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lotus-cowl

Green Socks for me out of Traveller yarn http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kalajoki

B's Cowl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seeing-pink-cowls-neckwarmer

Pop's Brown Socks http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maritime-wool-socks

Third Try Hat for me http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-wreath-hat

Red Wrap http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tongues-of-fire

Snowman http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mochimochi-snowmen

Almost finished my Seaweed Cardigan. I just have to finished the band but I don't know if it will be done for 2010. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seaweed-cardigan

That's 29 projects! I have 9 more projects that will have to be finished in 2011. I tend to have at least 9 projects going at the same time because I get bored with some of the patterns.

Have a great New Year!!

Seaweed Cardigan - DONE!!!

2010-12-29T08:20:00.000-08:00

Started May 7/10 Finished Jan 1/11

This pattern is easy but it takes a while to knit up.

Jul 25/10 - I was almost done the back until I realized that I messed up on the sleeves. So I will have to frog back to the start of the sleeves. I'm so sad!

Aug 4/10 - Finished the back of the cardigan!

Sept 20/10 - Finished the right side!

Dec 28/10 - I have finished the 3 pieces and attached them at the shoulder. Now for knitting 326 sitches for the border!!

Dec 29/10 - Sew the sides to see how it fits. I'm going to do a garter band rather then the pattern since I don't want it to roll up. Picking up over 300 stitches takes a while!

Apr 2/11 - Finally took a picture of me wearing it. It's a bit long but otherwise I love it!!

Needle: Size 6 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Potter Wasp

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seaweed-cardigan

Snowman - DONE!

2010-12-27T14:02:00.000-08:00

Started Dec 26/10 Finished Dec 26/10

I love projects that can be done in an hour! It was great fun and now I have to make snowmen necklaces for the girls.

Needle: Size 4 Circulars

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in white

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mochimochi-snowmen

Little Joys

2010-12-23T07:38:00.000-08:00

Sanguine Gryhon was having a naming contest. People entered by telling their personal stories about a special place. Then people would click on "love" for the stories they liked. I wrote about the place I went to in Grade 12 for a school trip without parents. Here is the story:

The most beautiful and peaceful place I’ve been to was BAMFIELD (actually Bamfield Marine Station). It was my first trip without my parents. It was a school trip during Grade 12. It was funny how my fellow students were freaked out by the shrimp with heads. What did you think that shrimps didn’t have heads? I’m Asian so fresh/frozen shrimp is a staple at our house.

Here is a link to a picture on a sun day. Mine was taken early morning with the mist on the water.

Winners of the contest got to win a skein of their name in Traveller (dk weight) or Little Traveller (sock weight). I picked the dk weight and here is the picture of my skein. It was really hard to capture all the colors!

Here is the picture on the Sanguine Gryphon web site:

Bamfield in Traveller $19 for 280 yards dk weight

Red Wrap - DONE!!!

2010-12-20T11:58:00.000-08:00

Started May 28/10 Finished Dec 20/10

I'm using my new Addi Turbo Lace needles for this project!

Dec 20/10 - I can't believe that I'm finally done this project. It wasn't hard but I got bored with the pattern and its the reason why I have so many WIP. I wish now that I hadn't casted on 103 stitches for a wider wrap since its now pretty small. I'm going to try to block the heck out of it and hope for the best.

Needle: size 3 circulars

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Little Traveller in Rojas

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tongues-of-fire

Third Try Hat - DONE!

2010-12-17T09:44:00.000-08:00

Started Dec 7/10 Finished Dec 16/10

This is called the third try hat because it took 3 tries before getting to this point. I tried another pattern that was from the top down. When I got to about 40 out of the 50 stitches, it still looked like it was big enough for a doll. I've tried this one on my big head and it seems to fit so far!

Needle: Size 7 & 10 Circular

Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Twist in Sotogosque

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-wreath-hat

Pop's Brown Socks - DONE!

2010-12-16T01:04:00.000-08:00

Started Oct 6/10 Finished Dec 15/10

This is another Christmas knit. Socks for my father-in-law. I hope I can get them done in time!

Nov 8/10 - Knitting 7" of k3,1p is hard and boring! I'm finally starting on the heel.

Nov 9/10 - turned the heel!

Nov 20/10 - Finished one sock!

Dec 8/10 - turned the heel on the 2nd sock!

Needles: Size 4 circular

Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Worsted in Fedora

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maritime-wool-socks

B's Cowl - DONE!

2010-12-06T13:30:00.000-08:00

Started Nov 24/10 Finished Dec 4/10

I only casted on 90 stitches since this is for a child.

Needle: Size 8 circular

Yarn: madelinetosh tosh dk in Thicket

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seeing-pink-cowls-neckwarmer

Green Socks - DONE!

2010-11-29T09:22:00.000-08:00

Started Jul 10/10 Finished Nov 27/10

My first try at a DK weight sock. I had to go to size 2 to make it fit me.

Jul 27/10 - turned the first heel!

Aug 10/10 - finished first sock

Needle: Size 2 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Traveller in Scotland

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kalajoki

Purple Cowl - DONE!

2010-11-22T13:21:00.000-08:00

Started Nov 7/10 Finished Nov 19/10

I've started this project for me but right now it seems really small. If it doesn't fit me I know another purple lover that will love it. It was an easy knit and pretty fast even though I had to knit it twice!

Nov 13/10 - Was finished but realized that the pattern called for size 10.5 needles. It was too small to keep. I have frogged it and started again with the right size needles.

Size: 10.5 circulars

Yarn: madelinetosh tosh dk in Thicket

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lotus-cowl

Another Contest

2010-11-15T16:53:00.001-08:00

One day I will have a contest on this blog but I wonder if I have enough readers to have a contest. Anyway, Photo.Knit.Dog is having a 2nd anniversary contest. She is giving away 10 skeins of yarn to 10 winners. All you have to do is comment about an Indie dyers. What is Indie? Indie is short for Independent. These business are small and usually run by one or a few people. Enter here: http://photoknitdog.wordpress.com/2010/11/15/happy-2nd-blogiversary-photo-knit-dog/ Good luck!

Yarn 10, 11 & 12

2010-11-04T19:57:00.000-07:00

I've been spinning more then knitting. Here is my latest yarns!

This is "Such Fun" Superwash Colonial 4 oz from rogueadventures.etsy.com.

I spun it into 2 ply 18 yards 8 WPI (heavy worsted) and 3 ply 78 yards 7 WPI (heavy worsted).

This is 4 oz of SW Merino from Highland Handmades.

I made 2 ply 21 yards 8 WPI (Heavy Worsted) and 3 ply 66 yards 7 WPI (Heavy Worsted).

This is 4 oz of Falkland Top in Turquoise from Bee Mice Elf.

I made 2ply 127.5 yards 10 WPI (worsted) yarn.

Yarn 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th

2010-10-25T13:34:00.000-07:00

Spinning with the spindle has been really slow. I got my Hansen Crafts Minispinner and I've been finishing off some yarns I started on the spinner.

Poppy Flower Fibers Hand-painted Merino top Color Compilation Series

This is the first yarn on the Minispinner! The 6th yarn I've made.

This is my second yarn on the Minispinner but 7th yarn over all.

This is a 2 ply. The last of this brown fiber (Firefly Inspired Mal Corriedale).

Squoosh Fiberarts Falkland

This is my first 3 ply yarn.

This is a 2 ply yarn.

Mrs. S's Scarf - DONE!

2010-10-25T13:28:00.000-07:00

Started Sep 10/10 Finished Oct 9/10

It's time to start on the Christmas gift knits. This is for one of the girls' teacher.

Needle: Size 9 circular

Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Grass

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/openwork-rib-scarf-2

Green Leaves Scarf - DONE!

2010-10-25T06:54:00.000-07:00

Started Sept 18/10 Finished Oct 5/10

This is another Christmas knit. It will look really cool once its blocked. It's a gift for one of the girls' teacher. I only had enough yarn to do 14 repeats of the pattern before knitting 2 rows.

Needle: Size 8 dpn

Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Avocado

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-leaves-scarf

A Lovely Contest from Oiyi's Crafts

2010-10-07T11:16:00.000-07:00

Want a chance to win some yarn, a lovely shawl pattern & a cute tape measure? Details here: http://oiyi.blogspot.com/2010/10/are-you-ready-for-another-contest.html

Gift Shawl - DONE!

2010-09-27T08:43:00.000-07:00

Started Aug 19/10 Finished Sep 17/10

This is my yarn & pattern from the May Loopy Ewe Sock club. It will be a gift. I like the yarn and the colors of it but not together. I hope I can finish it before the end of September.

Sept 4/10 - the wing chart was driving me crazy. The chart shows stitches outside the border. Line 5 looks like [ssk, yo, k5, yo, sl1 k2tog psso, ssk] What it should be is [yo, k5, yo, sl1 k2tog psso]. The same will go for line 29.

Sept 17/10 - I had lots of yarn leftover so I did 3 more yo, k2tog rows and then garter before binding off. Sorry no picture of the blocked finished shawl since I forgot before delivering it to my sister in Calgary, Canada!

Needle: Size 4 circulars

Yarn: Fleece Artist Blue Face Leicester Socks in Daffodil

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reflection-shawl

Dragon Pink Socks - DONE!

2010-09-10T01:06:00.000-07:00

Started Jul 10/10 Finished Sep 9/10

These will be Christmas presents for my oldest. I'm using size 0 in hopes of making a small enough pair of socks for her.

Jul 23/10 - turned first heel!

Aug 8/10 - finished the first sock!

Needle: Size 0 circulars

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Dragon Millipede

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/insomnia

Fifth Yarn

2010-09-07T11:41:00.001-07:00

I started with this fiber:

Here is my 5th yarn. It's 2ply and 21 WPI.

I still have about 1/2 of the fiber to spin still.

Third & Fourth Yarn

2010-09-07T11:33:00.001-07:00

So I started with this fiber:

This is my third yarn. It's only single ply.

This is my fourth yarn and its 2 ply. It's about 22 WPI.

Stone Chat Slippers - DONE!

2010-08-20T13:56:00.000-07:00

Started Jun 19/10 Finished Aug 19/10

These will be Christmas presents for hubby. So far its not too bad. The pattern called for size 8 but I could only get the gauge with size 6 needles. I added 5 knitted rows before closing in the slipper. Hubby has a big foot.

Jul 25/10 - Finished one slipper!

Needles: Size 6 circulars

Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted in Stonechat

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saturday-morning-slippers

Finished Second Yarn

2010-08-10T10:41:00.001-07:00

This was fiber that came with my second spindle. I can see the danger of underspinning since I had a section of it just break while skeining it. Getting better!

Finished First Yarn

2010-08-08T10:01:00.000-07:00

I think I'm spinning a bit to tight but not bad for my first try!

My Second Yarn!

2010-08-04T14:51:00.000-07:00

This is from the roving that came with the square spindle. I'm starting to get the hang of spinning. I'm going to try to do an hour or so each day.

My First Drop Spindle Finally Arrived

2010-08-04T13:02:00.000-07:00

I bought this on Jul 25th and it finally arrived. It's called the Trixie and I got it from Heavenly Handspinning Spindles and Wheels.

The Trixie's spindle shaft is made of oak and is about 12 inches in length and 3/8 in diameter. The whorl is made of mahogany and is about 3 inches in diameter. Trixie is hand rubbed in Danish oil and weighs approximately 1.6 ounces.

My First Yarn!

2010-08-03T12:24:00.000-07:00

My drop spindle arrived yesterday! It's from Highland Handmades.

Here is my first yarn!

Now To Fiber!

2010-07-28T16:33:00.001-07:00

I bought my first drop spindle on Sunday (still waiting for it to arrive). What did arrive today was my fiber!

Violet Starfish in Merino by Spindipity

Purple B Slippers - DONE!

2010-07-23T12:56:00.000-07:00

Started Jul 10/10 Finished Jul 23/10

These are for my youngest. She wanted slippers. This is a fast pattern. I would finish faster if I wasn't trying to do 6 other projects. This would have been a quick knit if I didn’t have other projects I was working on. It’s a bit big for her but she can always grow into them!

Jul 19/10 - finished one slipper!

Needle: Size 9 circular

Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Blackberry

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aunt-maggies-slippers

Purple Clio Socks - DONE!

2010-07-10T01:49:00.000-07:00

Started May 14/10 Finished Jul 9/10

I really like this yarn! It is so soft!

May 29/10 - turned the heel on the first sock

Jun 10/10 - Finished the first sock!

Jun 29/10 - turned the heel on the second sock

Needles: Size 2 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Eidos in Clio

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cashmere-socks

Mom's Scarf - DONE!

2010-07-09T07:12:00.000-07:00

Started May 16/10 Finished Jul 7/10

Needles: Size 7 straight

Yarn: Alpaca with a Twist Fino in Fino Poppies 9004

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silky-alpaca-lace-scarf

Aunt Betty's Jazz - DONE!

2010-07-04T12:04:00.000-07:00

Started May 30/10 Finished Jul 4/10

I'm doing this on size 7 since my size 5 are with another project. Starting on my Christmas knitting! This is from the March Sock Club at The Loopy Ewe. This was an easy knit but I was tired of it by the end!

Needle: Size 7 circular

Yarn: Fiesta Yarns Baby Boom in Spring Chill

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-little-jazz

Love Bug Socks - DONE!

2010-05-22T01:12:00.000-07:00

Started May 4/10 Finished May 21/10

My first try at color work. So far its working well! I didn’t do the M1R & M1L. Instead I just k1f&b for the increases after a knit stitch.

May 8/10 - Turned the heel on the first sock!

Needles: Size 2 circulars

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Love Bug & Twice-Stabbed Lady Beetle

Pattern: http://www.sanguinegryphon.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=1745

Leaf Shawl - DONE!

2010-05-17T15:40:00.000-07:00

Started Jul 18/09 Finished May 15/10

This is my first project with lace weight. It took me several times to get to this point. Once I had a grasp of the pattern it made sense. The pattern doesn’t give instructions about when to move the stitch markers so that was one of the problems.

Jul 24/09 Had to frog it and start again.

Jul 26/09 Had to frog it and start again.

Aug 8/08 Now that I have lifelines in, I haven't had any problems. The green threads are lifelines. I used floss thread since I have lots from my cross stitch projects. I put in a couple of lifelines and now I seem to be getting the pattern.

May 15/10 This pattern is difficult with this fine lace. It also doesn't repeat in a set so it was hard to realize if I dropped stitches. I decided to finish it off. It's going to be a small shawlette.

Needles: Size 6 circular

Yarn: Fiberphile Yarns & Hand-Dyed Fibers Serenity Lace in Vino

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blue-jeans-lace-leaf-shawl

Arlene Socks - DONE!

2010-05-09T11:53:00.000-07:00

Started Jan 26/10 Finished May 8/10

I casted on with Magic 8 method. I've decided that I really like toe up patterns then the cuff down ones.

Feb 28/10 Finished the heel on the first sock!

Mar 20/10 Finished 1 sock!

Apr 23/10 Finished the heel on the second sock!

Needle: Size 0 circular

Yarn: Wollmeise 100% Merino Superwash in WD Arlene

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mallow-socks

Brown Bess Sock - DONE!

2010-05-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

Started Mar 19/10 Finished May 3/10

I don’t like just gathering the stitches to finish of the toe so I repeated the last row of decrease with 1 row knit till I had 9 stitches. I did a kitchener toe instead.

Apr 2/10 - Finished the heel on one sock!

Apr 15/10 - Finished one sock!

Apr 28/10 - Finished the heel on the second sock!

Needles: size 1.5 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga! in Bess Beetle

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/february-lady-sock-2

Red Cowl - Done!

2010-04-28T17:04:00.000-07:00

Started Apr 2/10 Finished May 13/10

May 13/10 - I’m realizing that its way too small for me. I casted off and keeping it as a little cowl. I’m casting on with 270 stitches.

May 28/10 - I realized that my 2nd verison was twisted so I frogged it. I'm just keeping the little cowl and moving on.

Needle: Size 3 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Little Traveller in Rojas

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/impatience

B's Purple Poncho - DONE!

2010-04-21T13:37:00.000-07:00

Started Feb 15/10 Finished Mar 26/10

Needles: size 10.5 circular

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Raspberry 112

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lace-poncho-40461

Blowfly Shawl - DONE!

2010-04-21T11:51:00.000-07:00

Started Apr 20/10 Finished May 21/10

I casted on with the knitted cast on rather then the provisional cast on in the directions. I found the 4 stitch markers confusing. I just marked the center knit stitch with a marker and just followed the pattern.

This yarn is SO beautiful!!

Needles: size 8 circular

Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga! in Blowfly

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-yarn-over-shawl

O's Pink Socks - DONE!

2010-04-19T00:47:00.000-07:00

Started Jan 7/10 Finished Apr 18/10

Feb 21/10 - finished one sock!

I ran out of the pink yarn during the second sock and had to go with a different color.

Needles: size 2 circular

Yarn: Min The Weaver Rocking Stockings in A Rose By Any Other Name and Stitchnpretty in Dreamtime & Princess

Pattern: Picot Edge Child-Size slouch sock from The Big Book of Socks by Kathleen Taylor

HH Shawl - DONE!

2010-03-22T04:42:00.000-07:00

Started Jan 22/10 Finished Mar 18/10

I hope this will work with straight needles. The pattern calls for circular but my largest circular needle is 10.5.

Needle: Size 15 straight

Yarn: Hedgehog fibres Merino/Cashmere in Spell

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-skein-shawl