tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39021928198381323062024-03-13T23:54:57.714+00:00geekygirlgeekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-88338053427502992922008-03-02T15:32:00.002+00:002008-03-02T15:49:55.398+00:00Knitting machineToday I have been mostly knitting Tangled Yoke. I decided to knit up to where the yoke joins the sleeves, back and fronts toether on the knitting machine. I knew garter rib would be slow without a garter carriage, but it was going okay. I started last Tuesday and I am now on the second sleeve. <br /><br />Unfortunately, the carriage is sticking loads and really slowing me down, and I'm worried that I'm hurting the machine trying to move it when it doesn't want to. I am so tempted to take it all off the machine and start handknitting from here! But if i could just get it working it is so much quicker.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21068597@N02/2304081263/" title="Knitting machine - carriage by gwynethp, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/2304081263_6d4cc7a6cd_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Knitting machine - carriage" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21068597@N02/2304882356/" title="Knitting machine by gwynethp, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/2304882356_973f3500fb_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Knitting machine" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21068597@N02/2304084717/" title="Sample knitted by gwynethp, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2032/2304084717_73b1bc22a7_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Sample knitted" /></a>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-39488802845392138932008-02-28T17:12:00.002+00:002008-02-28T17:25:48.146+00:00Two more WIPs<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21068597@N02/2294190270/" title="knitting 006 by gwynethp, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/2294190270_3fd3b3b212.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="knitting 006" /></a><br />As someone who generally only has one WIP at a time, I have found myself battling with one handknit WIP and one machine knit WIP. I knew I had a lot of flying and sitting around for work on Monday, so started a sock on Sunday. I like the yarn and the colour, and the pattern, but I am not so sure about the combination. Here it is next to my beer, in the departure lounge waiting to fly home on Monday evening. The yarn is Regia, colour passion. The pattern is <a href="http://pepperknit.com/blog/archives/344">Leyburn socks</a>. <br /><br />I have also started a <a href="http://www.interweaveknits.com/galleries/bonus/fall2007/jang.asp">Tangled Yoke Cardigan</a>. So far I have almost completed the garter rib on one sleeve. Garter rib is not a good idea on the knitting machine, but I think it is still slightly faster than knitting by hand, and has been good practise for hand manipulation of the knitting. Much of this cardigan is stocking stitch, which will be much faster than hand knitting. I plan to knit by machine until I get to the part where the fronts and back join the sleeves, and then knit by hand. A swatch to check the difference between my handknitting guage and machine knitting guage shows them to be a close match, so hoping this could work out well. I am going to have to knit the front seperately from the back due to the number of needles on the machine.geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-90429794528397579382008-02-24T17:29:00.001+00:002008-02-28T17:12:49.832+00:00Hoodie Finished - again<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21068597@N02/2284989939/" title="Hoodie, second attempt by gwynethp, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2384/2284989939_5714af908b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Hoodie, second attempt" /></a><br />I've sorted the sleeves on the hoody and it's now all finished and with it's recipient. Unpicking everything probably took longer than knitting and putting it together in the first place. I still like the colours and am glad I sorted it out. Together with the bootees, it was a well received present.geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-82127004208079829782008-02-22T13:50:00.003+00:002008-02-22T13:56:38.300+00:00I knew itI knew the baby jumper had been knitted too quickly, and I knew it looked odd, but i'd checked a few things and couldn't work out quite what had gone wrong...<br /><br />Well a couple of days ago, I figured out that I had forgotten the increases on the sleeves, which is why they are so rectangular and so wrong. The hoody is now substantially un-knitted. The sleeves were carefully un-sewn as was the hood, and the sleeves are now frogged, and the re-knitting has started. I am hoping that the new sleeves can be carefully sewn back in, and the hood sewn back on without disturbing the band around the hood and both fronts.<br /><br />Luckily Raspy is finished, and I like it. It was worn to band practise and knitting group this week, and raised no comment and lots of positive comments at the two events! It fits well, and I think it is the kind of thing I like to wear. Hopefully I will get a photo soon.geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-38961249399322969052008-02-17T12:03:00.005+00:002008-02-18T22:51:03.137+00:00Another baby hoodie... I loved the stripes on the original pattern, and thought that stripes would be a nice idea on my second version of this pattern. However, with this knitted again on the knitting machine, I can only thread the machine for 2 colours at a time, and so larger stripes seemed a good idea. However, with stripes of 4 rows, the yarns floats were too long not to cut, leaving with a million little ends to sew in. All in all, not such a good idea. Hence the plain arms and hood. I love the colours and the yarn is soft. But I am quite worried that the arms are too thin, not sure how that could have happened but they do look a bit odd.<br /><br /><a title="IMG_2806 by gwynethp, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21068597@N02/2275685682/"><img height="375" alt="IMG_2806" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2294/2275685682_59746bded6.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><p>Pattern: Bobbie from Rowan Classic Bambino<br /><br />Yarn: Sirder Snuggly double knitting; colours 0256, 0260, 0251<br /><br />Needles: Knit on the machine with settings 3 at top, and 8 on the carriage, I got guage of about 28sts and 40 rows per inch. Pattern should have been 22sts and 30 rows, so that wasn't good, but it looks ok </p><p>The bootees are Almost Perfect Baby Booties which knitted up quickly, and I like the result. Not quite as quick as the Mary Jane bootees I last knit but a nice design for a little boy<br /><br /><a title="IMG_2802 by gwynethp, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21068597@N02/2274888469/"><img height="375" alt="IMG_2802" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/2274888469_1c3fb03f31.jpg" width="500" /></a> </p>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-51718291097291565882008-02-16T12:06:00.005+00:002008-02-17T00:20:53.118+00:001 day warning of a finished object....So what kind of a person thinks that knitting a whole sweater in a yarn that shrinks the first time you wash it would actually be a good idea? My raspless Raspy in Rowan Denim has just gone into the washing machine, on a 60 degree cotton wash, with some spare yarn (barely had any left) for sewing up.<br /><br />I have made modifications for me being short, which is one of my main concerns for the finished size fitting me nicely. I have also added some short row shaping to the front as I have been worrying that a jumper with a back and front the same height would not be good for me. Also, I started knitting one size, and reknit most of the back to make the smaller size, having seen a lot of reviews that this knit up on the large size. If I had carefully read the finished size and noticed the amount of ease, that would have saved me a lot of knitting.<br /><br />It has been a nice mindless knit, and I love the fabric that this has created. I just hope the finished size will be okay.<br /><br />E.T.A. Maybe I should have worried more about all the loose ends of yarn managing to get out of the bag and tangling themselves up in an amazingly complicated way. That's about an hour wasted that I could have spent knitting.geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-35894032830916500832008-02-05T19:52:00.000+00:002008-02-05T20:30:37.188+00:00February AlreadyI've been busy knitting. My Gretel beret is finished. I love this hat, and I will get a decent photo of me wearing it, but for now this will have to do.<br /><br /><a title="IMG_2786 by gwynethp, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21068597@N02/2244235993/"><img height="180" alt="IMG_2786" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2175/2244235993_fb935e0e6c_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br /><br />I am knitting an ongoing Raspy sweater in Rowan Denim, which is odd toknit with, but producing stocking stitch panels that drape really nicely. I am probably about half way there on that.<br /><br />Over the weekend I had a break from large sweaters.<br /><br />The first of the weekend knitting was a Bobby hoody by Rowan, in Classic Bambino, but also recently in a magazine supplement that someone on the Angel Yarns forum was nice enough to send me. The stocking stitch was all done on the knitting machine, which has mostly worked well. After a chat with a nice lady from the machine knitters guild at a stitch n craft show in Sandown a week ago, I removed the needle retaining bar, tried in vain to buy a new one and eventually replaced the dead foam with draft excluder. It has made a big difference to the behaviour of the machine, and i was keen to try and actually knit something.<br /><a title="knitting 001 by gwynethp, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21068597@N02/2243570299/"><img height="240" alt="knitting 001" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/2243570299_6f83d8a8cd_m.jpg" width="180" /></a><br /><br />I wasn't sure of the dark maroon edging, until I added the buttons, which I think are lovely.<br /><br />I also knitted some Mary Jane style bootees to match.<br /><a title="knitting 005 by gwynethp, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21068597@N02/2243570303/"><img height="199" alt="knitting 005" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2268/2243570303_8e9bf8e29e_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br /><br />A good friend had a baby 8 days ago, so hopefully these will go to a good home in the next few days.<br /><br /><br /><a title="knitting 006 by gwynethp, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21068597@N02/2243570307/"><img height="197" alt="knitting 006" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2145/2243570307_812f103b86_m.jpg" width="240" /></a>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-17861428664110537852008-02-02T12:20:00.001+00:002008-02-18T15:43:27.778+00:00Fist real attempt at machine knittingAfter talking to a lovely lady from the machine knitters guild last Sunday, I have replaced the needles retaining bar on my knitting machine, and as she said it might, it works a whole lot better. I had pretty much given up with it, wondering why it dropped so many stitches and was so hard to use, and wondering if it needed a full service. This morning, after cleaning it, replacing a couple of needles and having a general tidy, I am attempting to knit a small jumper. When I say small, it will hopefully be newborn baby size. This should include a lot of the essential things I need to know, before I attempt to knit anything for me. I am using a hand knitting pattern from ................ that a lady from the Angel Yarns knitting forums kindly sent me.<br /><br /><br /><br />So far; I am planning to hand knit on the moss stitch afterwards<br /><br />I cast on .... stitches, knitted a few rows on waste yarn, 1 row with the removable cord, and 46 rows with the main colour.geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-27922287683172975142008-01-12T22:19:00.000+00:002008-01-12T22:40:31.354+00:00Belated Happy New YearNew year, and I'm getting no better at posting regularly. But I am still knitting. In the last couple of weeks, I've finished these two small projects. <div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154722825716785394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Wl8ay5pki36MQh3_kItKqCxOZaFVoHnSvUEYqzlHPNGVy8zZV2gARKKAAfcYmOVMGx2GSY1wl9eZbRea6XTWCUtcBacjJ33v3Ut3Yv1uj7Urf0DofX8ex9S8HLi1QTzXbBp26d4OyDfZ/s320/IMG_2768.JPG" border="0" /> <div>I've been meaning to knit gloves for a while, to replace a pair that got damaged during a snowball fight on my ski holiday last year. I've seen a lot of these convertible type mittens recently and they looked like a good idea. The pattern for these started with Hooray for Me Gloves from Marnie MacClean, free on her website. The mitten flaps were kind of made up. The weather hasn't been cold enough to properly test them yet. They are knitted in Jaeger Matchmaker 4 ply, a bargain from John Lewis in the recent sales.</div><div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154723100594692354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubDYfLinB5bz2WkeNLbGoavBywElLFeuM119-zzF09FvOgs6-gXuxuf6-rmx1og8v4W5A_s2FznSenJBHVgulK0P-1cQBKSb7_FCqxctfbqoXNaoQCAo_op2pDabulcxgTNXe1eZ4SgTg/s320/IMG_2772.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div><div>The second finished project was a very quick one. These are Saartje's Bootees. Taking less than an evening to knit, they have turned out really cute, and I can see me knitting more of these in the future.</div></div>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-45924091136261200492007-12-31T21:33:00.000+00:002007-12-31T21:50:38.922+00:00Lots of finished objects<div><div><div>I have been busy knitting the last couple of weeks, and with Christmas finished and Christmas presents of knitting items, and sale bargains, the last few days have been very busy indeed.<br /><br />First some finished items. </div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150255694656725186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSwGqK8JJdvimA5uuzqoDr5X4dKPoSXea6p9zFBhLc5OVQo8fZWTgbsaaLylVZkOaGlRemqdQQUN0cbO60RD1BuUEufzM1EtP-4oel6XisvQid2n2IlFLd67mQvPUmSg1e-KThx2rx9ig/s320/IMG_2739.JPG" border="0" /> Pattern: Vine washcloth <a href="http://cf.geocities.com/knitdishclothcorner/">http://cf.geocities.com/knitdishclothcorner/</a><br />This is a washcloth knit as part of a present for my mum. It only took a few hours, and I really like the pattern, which is very similar to the embossed leaves sock pattern.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150255149195878578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYLHtxWMCreV6NK6EVL-CiBc-rndfTiCynxjQikQFDsw8nANcMwJHRyDhmc53QjJiU6tKviw1QoXGRMWJGeLgTkPLhLIF6V2T0pJOzDnpLSvwkyGv3YaGVATpr3ww-LMOF-IwdE2RTzbR/s320/IMG_2756.JPG" border="0" /><br />Next is the U Necked Vest from Fitted Knits. This is the first item I've knitted from this book. I knit it in Matchmaker Merino DK knitting and had to change the size I knitted to make up for the fact that the pattern is for an aran weight. I like that the substitution worked well and it fits me, but I am not sure about the way it looks on me. From the side it looks fine, from the front I feel I look very boxy, and I think I'd have liked the straps to be a bit narrower. But overall fairly successful.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150256386146459874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6tNK9CQnIifzbqeSEjiM64PXHfZUihS7IAKmmHc95ciKiiJEh529jcoeeyjjyODwCRhevgn0eux7WwZnaePnVz1-lavWkfCApjOWdMgDIcYhr29YZKunCOb-iCsEmr65yovlZj7tdcuDa/s320/IMG_2759.JPG" border="0" /><br />This Rusted Root from Zephyrstyle is a pattern I've liked for a long time. I found some Rowan wool cotton on sale this week, and this took just over 5 balls. This was knitted using Denise Interchangable needles I got for christmas, and I've been really pleased knitting with them so far. I really like how this has turned out. The sleeves really don't puff out on me like they do on the pattern notes, but I have wide shoulders and I'm not very surprised, and I like the way they have worked out.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150256025369206994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQ_XSCAeelEWhYl6wEuoav5X35tOMHYK5WuQ3iJtPmsPX0MLRmOT6KvUbnZlQbmR0SYbrRvXObnBQNIwHfedOpuLQ1XETskqYpjZMsNCBAH17hK_G_lTabHUUc4oXsIo8JaoGFMv8h3d2/s320/IMG_2758.JPG" border="0" /><br />Another Zephyrstyle pattern, this is Juliet. I was inspired by the Sexy Knitters Knitalong, and some lovely examples of this on Ravelry. It is knit out of Jaeger Merino Chunky. I love the colour, and knitting in chunky was so quick. I think it looks good on the duck tape dress form, but not convinced on me. I'm reserving judgement until I've got some nice buttons.</div></div>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-31599828242991751612007-12-11T20:56:00.000+00:002007-12-11T21:10:42.058+00:00I own a knitting machine!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-7Pema16dHNEnIVDaNc6E-XRvU-uB1R5LD4LRAWzWWNF0LnhP7os3HeTKZdXgr3E8n3lAtbz0w_iK-KF83Ijwbz3KqTppS67kl-x-yl1SfyK9FuvNUmOSuGkcIWSpg5b4qQhRR1RRIWn/s1600-h/IMG_2717.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-7Pema16dHNEnIVDaNc6E-XRvU-uB1R5LD4LRAWzWWNF0LnhP7os3HeTKZdXgr3E8n3lAtbz0w_iK-KF83Ijwbz3KqTppS67kl-x-yl1SfyK9FuvNUmOSuGkcIWSpg5b4qQhRR1RRIWn/s320/IMG_2717.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142822711314388962" /></a><br /><br />I've been given a knitting machine!<br />My boss was in his loft to get the christmas decorations down, and decided clear out some of the junk. One thing he noticed was his mums old knitting machine, not used since she moved abroad. And he thought I might be interested or know someone at my knitting group who might be. Otherwise he was going to throw it away. It seemed too good to say no, so today he brought it into work for me, and now it's sitting in my kitchen and I'm wondering where on earth to start.<br /><br />I have been wondering about knitting machines ever since i first noticed the price one was going for on ebay, when i could have bought a kntting machine and wool winder for less than a wool winder on it's own. But with the possibility a second hand one might need a lot of work to get it running, I've never quite persuaded myself into it. But this knitting machine seems to have all the parts mentioned in the instruction book, including unused punch cards, and a wool winder! And I seem to have about 4 years worth of "The Modern Knitter" including some amazing old patterns, and recipes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3nUW0G27AaTBbNubGuiO94RLG3Pobowt5M-X28Rj5ywksbyrMoWbDp51GipP249uaHRoPJFDkHxdb_4H8oYNUMfZqDzsS3Ydg8mtci0PVW2oyX7DD38tnmUV39WB_BVzyoiJml9Of1yX-/s1600-h/IMG_2722.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3nUW0G27AaTBbNubGuiO94RLG3Pobowt5M-X28Rj5ywksbyrMoWbDp51GipP249uaHRoPJFDkHxdb_4H8oYNUMfZqDzsS3Ydg8mtci0PVW2oyX7DD38tnmUV39WB_BVzyoiJml9Of1yX-/s320/IMG_2722.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142825039186663426" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWRQ7qY_Z7gmGm9eSP8EoDVeLPZIYr9wMuwf8axHQMYaO11Vrujjc2Nn8BOOwxvlFQOWx2hJ9wK0qWlpVAz9-Dr9ed5ha8SnGy35R5BIdVUIsG8G3-rxtt7L_OhTO-d_2F7mgtJEXPen1/s1600-h/IMG_2720.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWRQ7qY_Z7gmGm9eSP8EoDVeLPZIYr9wMuwf8axHQMYaO11Vrujjc2Nn8BOOwxvlFQOWx2hJ9wK0qWlpVAz9-Dr9ed5ha8SnGy35R5BIdVUIsG8G3-rxtt7L_OhTO-d_2F7mgtJEXPen1/s320/IMG_2720.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142825623302215698" /></a><br /><br />Now I just need to decide where to start.geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-55065243338434765742007-12-09T14:45:00.000+00:002007-12-09T15:04:17.927+00:00ShoppingThis weekend I have mostly been shopping. Not the christmas shopping I should be doing. I lasted two hours of pouring rain, queueing car parks, crowded shops and lack of idea for what to actually buy, before giving up on Saturday morning. I have finally made some decisions on what yarn to buy for a queue of knitting projects I have been wanting to start. Part of the reason for posting here is to document my decisions, before I forget them, and lose track of all the internet orders.<br /><br />1. Yaeger Merino Chunky in Red Ink from Cucumber Patch to knit a Juliet<br />2. Debbie Bliss merino silk DK from Janette's Rare Yarns, because I love the colour and the yarn felt nice in the shop! I'm not entirely decided what to make, one possibility is Roam from Knitty, and another is the Hourglass Sweater from Last Minute Knitted Gifts, but I am also wondering if I can modify the Gathered Pullover from Interweave Knits to work with double knitting. Needless to say the yarn was too good a price not to buy, and I loved the colour!<br />3. I have bought one ball of Aran in Blue John from Lanarkshire wool mill, and one of their shade cards. I am seriously considering this to knit the Tilted Duster from Interweave Knits but I would like to see what the wool is like first.<br /><br />With the miserable weather this weekend, I plan to carry on shopping a little. I currently have no ongoing knitting projects, an almost empty credit card, an upcoming Christmas break and unlimited access to Ravelry, it's a dangerous combination.geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-86688660976104161602007-12-07T17:39:00.001+00:002008-02-18T15:44:06.172+00:00Back to School U Neck VestHoping to get a good photo soon<br /><br /><br />Pattern: Back to School U Neck Vest from Fitted Knits<br /><br />Yarn: Matchmaker merino DK, Jaeger<br /><br />Needles:<br /><br /><br /><br />Although I am pleased that this has finished, and that it fits well despite me subbing the yarn for double knitting, and so knitting the largest size whilst having to adjust some things along the way. However, I can't quite decide my feelings about this one for a few reasons....<br /><br /><br /><br />1. I think I am still upset with this wool since it didn't look good when it was a "Wicked" , before the great frogging event of 2007. That sounded daft in my head and is no less daft now I've written it down.<br /><br />2. Although the 2x2 ribbing sounded like a good vertical stripey effect which might not highlight my stomach, the fact that there are such prominent horizontal features in this vest do not look like a good idea in hindsight.<br /><br />3. I love the pictures in the FItted Knits Book, and this is the first item I have knitted from the book. I really want to like it!<br /><br />4. A vest would be a good thing to wear to our over-air-conditioned office. Though fingerless gloves might be the stage I have got to.geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-11718494736701500692007-12-04T17:56:00.000+00:002007-12-04T18:07:00.750+00:00Alphabet Blanket and knitting bagI think I will have to accept that I am rubbish at posting in this blog consistently. Whilst I haven't been blogging, I have been knitting, and sewing, and DIY has been getting in the way. <div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140179274907817922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdD5EF2pmMoRU8-oFaqPTh5wNfWNcpbDX159xbVSuNne9xdgjHONbeVWBoz0nhQQRvNCRKFxPsl6YVVXghLa9jYbtzDWQ-KForm5I0OAc4sc40x0agj2SfuLALimhknPZkaRbVo4GONsX/s320/db-alphabet-blanket.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>Pattern: Debbie Bliss Alphabet Blanket</div><div>Yarn: Wendy Peter Pan Double Knitting, White</div><div>Needles: Can't remember!?</div><br /><div></div><div>I had admired versions of this blanket for a while, and now one of my good friends is pregnant it seemed a very good excuse to knit this. Completed in less than 14 days, it is another knitted item that i knit slightly obsessively on. I also made annoying mistakes that meant approximately 30% of this blanket was knit twice. The edging, though pretty, was incredibly annoying to knit, and I eventually resorted to learning to knit backward in order to stop turning the blanket repeatedly.</div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>The knitting bag came about partly as it seemed so wrong to be carrying a lovely half knitted blanket in a grotty plastic carrier bag. Unfortunately, but unsurprisingly, the blanket was finished the day after the bag was, but the bag has still been very useful for storing books, needles and other WIPs and looks a lot better than the selection of knitting paraphenalia which had previously sprawled accross my coffee table.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140180619232581586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYjbfBk2E_bIaTIvHHSPsibVO3IaiXDcqSvCjq2rHDt76KHoy5PSzYv-znWbKNmjep7XujTRGpi0rpEgCsqnwVjsJ-9eiigyQhTpp92V5lrLIK-Y9cDDN0KHCchXkncTVCJ6ahCX-8wTZi/s320/knitting-bag.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-88864303448197017562007-12-04T17:49:00.001+00:002007-12-11T21:13:23.382+00:00More sewing, more trousers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zI7c-n2iD8jWCQXEpRzx7W3dNuVqtqKGXO_4Xn-C1Zae2yhF2GxCgPbekawkR5UCS-m61JXaghoB3AAoC611e1YthF4I81hOPYe3Db-WK9tSkjq5nWnErmjxfJjjQj5QkcfXnt_UvaDC/s1600-h/IMG_2695.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zI7c-n2iD8jWCQXEpRzx7W3dNuVqtqKGXO_4Xn-C1Zae2yhF2GxCgPbekawkR5UCS-m61JXaghoB3AAoC611e1YthF4I81hOPYe3Db-WK9tSkjq5nWnErmjxfJjjQj5QkcfXnt_UvaDC/s320/IMG_2695.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142826413576198194" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggz8_4VkMxRqnUIGEOYosRpUejN6nifdqYDDlC3T078S9CzBm8OrBSgMV-1-wwM6SFgz-H3Xu4qFIxySLlIaOyo2EPFS16aDZIdQtI3yABp4vW3pKDBbBKTu4qk5-PLq2xKJGcesjQ6_95/s1600-h/IMG_2694.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggz8_4VkMxRqnUIGEOYosRpUejN6nifdqYDDlC3T078S9CzBm8OrBSgMV-1-wwM6SFgz-H3Xu4qFIxySLlIaOyo2EPFS16aDZIdQtI3yABp4vW3pKDBbBKTu4qk5-PLq2xKJGcesjQ6_95/s320/IMG_2694.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142826168763062306" /></a><br /><br />Pattern: Simplicity/Built by Wendy<br />Fabric: Corduroy<br /><br />These corduroy trousers were from the same patterna s the previous black trousers. I rememebred to make the waist a little smaller, and they feel in less dnager of falling down than the others. I had wanted a pair of short trousers to show off my boots for a while, and inspired by the photos for this <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTroam.html">hoodie</a> (which is another thing I would love to knit if I can find the right yarn) I decided the easiest way might just be to make some.<br /><br />After spending ages with one design of the pockets last time, I was dissapointed to realise that the other front pockets in the pattern weren't pockets at all, and have added a single patch pocket of my own design. I don't think this is such a flattering look for me, but it hasn't turned out too badly. I am very pleased with the back pocket flaps, and pleased and surprised that I seem to be getting over my fear of making button holes!geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-6271521580377553132007-11-07T13:12:00.000+00:002007-12-04T17:49:22.411+00:00CoatSince buying my new sewing machine I have used it less than I would like, and then mostly for fixing things. Last weekend I finally found time to make something.<br /><br /><br />WAITING TO GET A GOOD PHOTO!<br /><br />Pattern: Simplicity/Built by Wendy<br /><br />Fabric:<br /><br />This took me a lot of the weekend to make, but was relatively straightforward. I had admired <a href="http://www.streetsandyos.com/archives/sewing/bbw_coat/index.php">this coat</a> which used the same pattern, and I am quite pleased with the result. I think I may almost be over my fear of button holes:) The coat material is maybe not as thick as I would have liked, and I might add some further fabric between the outer and lining for a bit more warmth. I like the style of the coat and I have work it every day to work this week.geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-27627956749916703892007-11-02T23:49:00.000+00:002007-12-04T17:48:27.817+00:00A Twirly ScarfI've thought about trying crochet for a while, and I've also seen a few twirly type scarves around, and wondered how easy they'd be to knit. Someone on the Angel Yarns Knitting Forum was looking for a pattern and was pointed to this knitalong site. Browsing through the patterns suggested, I saw a crochet one that looked fairly easy. I bought a crochet hook and a ball of wool yesterday and I finished the scarf just now. I am wondering if it would be nicer a bit wider, maybe with a more lacey pattern. However, it's finished for now, and actually seems to be quite warm.<br /><br /><br /><p>WAITING TO GET A GOOD PHOTO!</p>Pattern: <a href="http://www.caron.com/projects/NEWPROJECTS/bliss/B5_ruffle_scarf.html">Ruffle Scarf</a><br /><br />Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Aran in Raspberry<br /><br />Crochet Hook size 4.5mmgeekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-91369123294892396182007-10-29T22:08:00.000+00:002007-10-29T23:21:41.653+00:00BF's SIsters Christmas Socks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFTE9gmuqbEsE5Sx1Ge1hDfrqSmQ9jrzKaJvGnktZHOGuB1tgXEJfKEQbqRcT5jNxZGbo_gqy9s-ALCHK1bbTtnt8_Q-E1tb4PMxZEuA8hyc3iqeSIN2Y1QWmDyoKldfsSP4p2paTYj3l/s1600-h/IMG_2676.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5126901670151236306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFTE9gmuqbEsE5Sx1Ge1hDfrqSmQ9jrzKaJvGnktZHOGuB1tgXEJfKEQbqRcT5jNxZGbo_gqy9s-ALCHK1bbTtnt8_Q-E1tb4PMxZEuA8hyc3iqeSIN2Y1QWmDyoKldfsSP4p2paTYj3l/s320/IMG_2676.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div>Pattern: This pattern was based on this pattern for Brigit socks, with the cable changed substantially. The ribbing, heels and toes were unchanged.</div><div>Yarn: Regia sock yarn hand dyed with acid dyes</div><div>Needles: 2.5mm</div><div>Time taken: 6 days, interupted by knitting a quick hat!</div><div> </div><div>Finished, just in time to cosy up in front of the fire now the clocks have changed and the dark nights are drawing in.... Excedpt these aren't knitted for me. These were probably my quickest socks so far, mostly wide ribbing with a 6 stitch cable every 10 rows. I wanted to knit these without the recipient having to try them on, so a stretchy ribbed pattern seemed a good idea. They are a little large on my size 5 feet so hopefully will be okay for size 8 feet. I am pleasantly surprised how the hand dyed wool turned out, and looking forward to playing with sock yarn and dye again.</div><div> </div><div>These are currently blocking on my new cardboard sock blockers, so there may be more photos to follow.</div>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-48836021959801590292007-10-27T10:46:00.000+00:002007-10-27T11:24:40.869+00:005 hour hat<div> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBzmqsL8VjSlFg3f2qYSnj5WNXOn-EeDD3Bvt5aiT1_i8tjPJUr72hyaCOGW0EWFAxj4J0YPBWxGJK5DwkAdlZwCpY2_VaIcOjsWoPNCGs890KsZkMnHk_llkh_6hnx14ElyMrw7PwsTh/s1600-h/IMG_2669.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125973948625365666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBzmqsL8VjSlFg3f2qYSnj5WNXOn-EeDD3Bvt5aiT1_i8tjPJUr72hyaCOGW0EWFAxj4J0YPBWxGJK5DwkAdlZwCpY2_VaIcOjsWoPNCGs890KsZkMnHk_llkh_6hnx14ElyMrw7PwsTh/s320/IMG_2669.JPG" border="0" /></a> Pattern: Kind of made up as I went along</div><div>Wool: Jaeger Baby Merino, was quite nice to knit with, should be soft once washed and machine washable on a wool cycle</div><div>Needles: 4mm circular, using the magic loop technique</div><div><br /> </div><div><div>The next time one of my colleagues asks, "could you knit a hat?" I might realise they are not asking if I would be able to knit a hat if i so wished, but might be asking me to actually knit a hat, for them... It was a good friend from work whose small daughter had grown out of her previous had, a handkit from her grandma, and apparently much nicer than the mass produced hats in shops. She had discussed knitting at lunchtimes when I'd knitted at my desk, and wondered if I could knit a hat to replace her daughters! I am kind of chuffed to be asked, but I have so many projects I really want to get on with at the moment, that I wanted this to be a fast knit. I started this yesterday evening, and finished it this morning. Just a quick wash and a bit of blocking and I can take it into work Monday.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125974343762356914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSbW0m1SjTZZD0nI7tuhHdWMWBj2fK1RENifu5Lm1JF4KhVTtjJSJWNpHOXdqFfL6IcxM3FfZmTGuUV5INe9I1ERe1Tkf-BwUIeWHxo9BUwtAn_yThshqtIdfS2mbqqo5p1MczRMT46Sw/s320/IMG_2671.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125974644410067650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtiqjfLuMpnGkihIPCxsLaOOzyOCITyTao-LWMEkyXXW1pre2B0IW1G90jgU-qbt5XwwPewsJa06hFiGQGMS_JE2fGnGUKRWHSNXejYF7qEq1ZxUQh4hGXrJ5lUfcQIDvXDOn_undNueD/s320/IMG_2672.JPG" border="0" /></div></div>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-59381191412194436762007-10-17T12:48:00.000+00:002007-10-21T21:10:12.134+00:00FO - Bayerische Socks<div>These were finished far too quickly! With the tiny crossing stitches I really liked the way these grew and you gradually got to see the pattern emerging. When "just one more round" takes a few minutes it's amazing that these were finished in about 11 days, and I still found time to eat, sleep and go to work...<br /><div><div><div><div></div><div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123899331171869266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOi2wouT1aqVAtGb5ANLUB46MOUIdlqVxUM4AX52nMtAHKl6ezrXoLJB3IWMsWXNN3MvjS2-HIm5HXOTsb36mxW2ovtV2YtaDGqjr9LQ6tU2rRtAyAhDq6X5kzO_0BXuBwr0QDp_SP-98U/s320/IMG_2657.JPG" border="0" /> <div>Pattern: Bayerische socks from Eunny Jang</div><div>Yarn: Opal</div><div>Modifications: One or two errors in the cabling I think, but other than that knitted as pattern</div><div></div><br /><div>My second Eunny Jang pattern in a row! It was well written and no problem to follow. I am not so sure about the Opal yarn. It is the first time i have used it and it feels a little rough at present. I'm hoping it will feel better after washing. I also seemed to keep finding thinner and thicker lengths which got quite annoying. As I am so chuffed, there are a couple of gratuitous close up shots!</div><div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123898583847559714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSmyjqnZXosY6IvKmqDAEG2npK8pJaQRX9e4Tt5faw4xoClGAwFHcMPFwWvIa1E4_qMfW25X6ADpcaS2Djk7lHPgHYywGQA5bj9-pJXESbi1c55veiFMxAT8izdMcl45Zm1OaLAEpmTcH/s320/IMG_2641.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123898815775793714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIbcBIHU_8Het7kYuDhJ-pHipxgYpeDywiT2KRUnGmYFIb9Qtk_eP-ZQxgKe0KL3_9Bb6LvTuTWYN-Sv67TIjmP-z8B7yp4_zV5OWWAaoBoNVfnbWhrqIDRSzbgQXRf3lOjf9_kpeq5yg/s320/IMG_2655.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div></div>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-44076352068144374112007-10-10T13:05:00.000+00:002007-10-10T13:39:22.562+00:00Spotted - JulietI have no knitting to show, the bayerische sock is ongoing, but I have found time to surf t'interweb, and I keep seeing versions of <a href="http://www.zephyrstyle.com/catalog/item.cfm/2367447/4944404">Juliet from the Zephyr Girls</a> that I really like.<br /><br />It is also one of the knits for the <a href="http://sexyknittersclub.blogspot.com/">Sexy Knitter's Club</a> this month. <br /><br />I'm not entirely sure how well the boxy, chunky knit will suit my shape, and if October is really the right time of year to knit a short sleeved cardigan, but I like the details such as the assymetric buttons and the lacey pattern. Having never knitted anything in bulky wool I would be interested to see how it goes. I bought a new jacket a couple of months ago which is a similar style, and I still love the jacket.<br /><br />I think this version from <a href="http://amingledyarn.wordpress.com/2007/09/29/fo-and-shakespeare-quote-juliet/">a mingled yarn </a>looks great.geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-77603209710260203992007-10-09T21:35:00.000+00:002007-10-17T12:57:49.437+00:00Long, long, long white socks<div><a href="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k238/geekygirl_2006/IMG_2616.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k238/geekygirl_2006/IMG_2616.jpg" border="0" /></a> The long white socks are finished. BF joined his ship today, so this was a little late. I did get a modelled shot before he left, and they are blocking now. Following on from the <a href="http://geekygirl2007.blogspot.com/2007/08/sockkkkkkkkks.html">previous post </a>these have knitting-in elastic throughout the turnover, which is 2*2 rib rather than the garter rib used through the rest of them.<br /><div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>We were concerned they wouldn't stay up, so they also have shaping after the calf with the number of stitches reduced to. ............ by reducing two stitches every ..... rows. He now thinks they might be a bit too tight, but i'm sure they'll change with washing and wearing, though I guess they could get tighter. Time will tell.</div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>With those finished, and my last weeks project of gloves to match my Shedir hat going badly wrong, I have cast on for these Bayerische Socks. Going well so far, but with 98 stitches criss-crossing in such an intricate pattern I think this could be a slow project. I have wanted to knit these for a long time, and feel like I want to get them out of the way! I also started these once previously, only to find they were too big, so these are on tiny 2mm needles.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122285677599023618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3t0D5gA1FS1BSZrLn2gy_ZSaL6_SNRkBIh5o4mBr0CghamYQU-fA0m9DWxDjXnw_HU_vSrcOnJ_8dNqy_lkExHzHG_bQGdrxHOkswRkYrU2y5qd8PL9pJ4SCY-K4QgRPGhzBvKpy9SSE/s320/bayerische.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div></div></div>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-42825727814263887782007-10-09T18:43:00.000+00:002007-10-09T20:22:42.979+00:00Tilted Duster?I really like this pattern, and I have bought a copy of the pattern. There are some lovely examples of finished sweaters already. There is even a knitalong <a href="http://tilteddusterkal.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />I am having trouble deciding which yarn to use. The pattern uses <a href="http://www.berroco.com/shade_cards/peruvia_sh.html">Berrocco Peruvian </a>in the colour Purpura. I quite like the colour, but I also like several of the others. But I'm not sure how easy it will be to get, and there are some reports of it not washing or wearing too well.<br /><br />The guage called for is 17sts and 21 rows to 4" in stocking stitch. Apparently I'll need 700g, or 7 balls of 174 yd each.<br /><br />This <a href="http://www.elann.com/productdisp.asp?NAME=elann%2Ecom+Peruvian+Highland+Wool&Season=&Company=&Cat=ALLY&ProductType=5&OrderBy=&Count=37">Peruvian Highland Wool</a> is about the right guage and it looks like I could order it direct from the site, but I would pay about $43 in postage and packing, which makes this no cheaper than buying yarn here.<br /><br />This <a href="http://www.angelyarns.com/tess_dawson/yarns.php/yarn/882">Tess Dawson Merino Aran</a> from Angel Yarns looks nice, but I'm not sure about any of the colours. The black or brown might be nice, but I think I'd really like something bluer or red.<br /><br />I do like any of the Rowan tweed yarns, but the price is not good. However, I have just seen this <a href="http://www.laughinghens.com/knitting-wool-yarn.asp?yarnid=657">Rowan pure wool aran</a>, which looks like a possibility.<br /><br />I love<a href="http://pikkukettuknits.wordpress.com/2007/09/08/tilted-red-duster/"> this</a> reddish tweedy colour yarn, but the rowan yarn is no longer available, and I haven't managed to find anything similar at a decent price.<br /><br />I also like this version in <a href="http://featherandfan.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/the-official-interweave-knits-style-photoshoot/">Plymouth Encore Worsted</a>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-66174845591366509692007-10-01T20:46:00.000+00:002007-10-01T21:08:21.123+00:00Endpaper knits - done<div>These were a quick knit taking just less than a week of knitting time. The plan is that these are a christmas present, but I like these and might well have to knit myself a pair too.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5116477219662488050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKe71I6aHcDcvD1ixqXFEr4t8y3WuoTzrIjsAVQAAI70vuIMTaARFY33BdnMoJz5SIaedEkiVXuTkg-hNH4krEPJrOFqxdFahk8f5UmnQurmKTS7pLt3yR7e7irhIvpEt85kV5SOYfCAsq/s320/IMG_2614.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div>Pattern: Endpaper Mitts from Eunny Jang</div><div>Yarn: Rowan 4-ply soft, Less than 100g in each colour</div><div>Needles: 2mm for the ribbing, 3.25mm for the main part</div><br /><div>I loved the Italian tubular cast on suggested for these mittens, and used this tubular cast off too. The two colour knitting went a lot better than i thought it might, and I enjoyed knitting these.</div>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902192819838132306.post-6896068934616726672007-10-01T18:31:00.000+00:002007-10-01T20:14:17.192+00:00FIsh Afghan - A small start<div>I'm not sure how big I am really planning this to be, but bigger than it is at the moment! Still, five fish is a good start. These were completed in a couple of days, and have made a small dent in the bag of wool I received from a kind freecycler. They are also an easy project to do as and when I am between main projects.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5116463076335182290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsepGwc0V_90fa91RMeQ7uINL1mcIpviNzTBDOHQCtIpGLyCSH7amw52lvaU4Kz_rI7lxgFu6hMXlCGlooqNnCTeWqcHNMVuK4q2S68U8wbg5FjBInkPi6u2SEvOvjtCNBZ1wkVMcf3t-2/s320/IMG_2592.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>geekygirl2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/03904078772015181919noreply@blogger.com0