tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377611002024-03-07T01:22:12.619-08:00Stephanie sewsStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-19860289885686459522009-02-10T08:46:00.000-08:002009-02-10T09:09:33.504-08:00Wow, Dec 27th were have I been?Wow, I hadn't realized how long it's been since I posted. It was Dec 27th when I last posted.<br />Where has the time gone?<br />So what's on the needles?<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3269078053_ac64ea3bd9_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3269078053_ac64ea3bd9_m.jpg" border="0" /></a> I finished the yoke of the minnimissimo sweater coat. I have been using all of my "at home knitting time" for this one project. Very unusual for me. I'm not a one project knitter. I am much more confortable with multiple projects, but I have had so little knitting time that I really have only had the time for this one. It's really pretty isn't it?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is my knit group project. It's Dexter ,a new pattern from the Zephyr girls. It's a bit further then the picture shows but not much, because I haven't had any knit group time. <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3216553010_51d7c477da_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3216553010_51d7c477da_m.jpg" border="0" /></a> My knit group meets on Saturdays now and I can't do Saturdays because of work and family. I'm thinking about running down to the Scarlet Skien and doing some knitting, on like, tuesdays. I have been getting tuesdays off and it's only about 20 minutes from home. Will see.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3216553010_51d7c477da_b.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3216553850_fafc81dcf0_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3216553850_fafc81dcf0_m.jpg" border="0" /></a> I have the front and sides done of the sipala bag. I was working on this in January. I set it aside to work on the sweater coat .<br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3269078877_8176fba4ee_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3269078877_8176fba4ee_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I also took some time to make a noro scarf. I have been dreaming of having one of these, since way back when Jared Flood posted his. It's soooo pretty. I used 5 skiens of Silk garden. I have 3 different color ways in mine. I also cheated and didn't do the 1x1 rib because I know I would never ever finish it that way so I knit mine as a tube. It's about 7 feet long. I was going to stop at 6 but the colors were so pretty I kept going. I have a couple tails to weave in and then it's done.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-48711562937249143622008-12-27T16:46:00.001-08:002008-12-27T16:59:55.309-08:00you don't see that everydayExplanation:<br />You see we got this book for Christmas, it came with lots of tasty treats in it like, truffles, salmon, cheese, hazelnuts etc. It had this shreaded paper stuff in it to keep the things from getting damaged. I left it on the table and Orange cat decided it would make a perfect sleeping place. Gin thought it looked like a nest. SO.......she added some eggs and took the picture.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0137.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0137.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0139-1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0139-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Explanation: </div><div> </div><div>Sorry, I got nothing, no explaining this one.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0133.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0133.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0134.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0134.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />In knitting news. I have decided to rescue Green gable from it's life in the bag. If you don't remmember the hook had a tragic disaster some months ago and the problem kept getting worse. The hood had been ripped out and redone 4 times. I no longer have any interest in looking at the dreaded hood. So I frogged it for the 5th time and have decided that instead of it living the rest of it's life in a bag I would just finish it off without the stupid hood. Yes I know I really liked the hood but I'll never finish it at this point so I have to move on. </div><div>I just need to weave in all the ends and find a button then I'll run it through the wash and take some pictures.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0140.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0140.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I have this grand idea or had this grand idea that I wouldn't start anything new untill Feb. I was going to only finish or frog wip. But then I decided to start the everybody knows sweater from knitty. So here is what I have so far. I will run out of yarn so I am on the hunt for Malibrigo worsted in the blue/lime color. </div><div>I also want to cast on for a cardigan in my new book country weekend knits.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0141-1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0141-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-23206429548961227312008-12-26T15:17:00.001-08:002008-12-26T15:21:59.333-08:00Because, everyone needs a blue octopusMerry Christmas to me, Here is the stack I books I got for Christmas.<br />I haven't had time to look at them but I'm really excited to have them.<br />The essential guide to color knitting<br />Country weekend knits<br />Continous cables<br />and a magazine I've never seen before Verena<br /><br /><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0136.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0136.jpg" border="0" /></a> I knit an octopus, Isn't he the cutest thing.<br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0132.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0132.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-45240959682417907082008-12-21T14:38:00.000-08:002008-12-21T15:14:47.331-08:00mad hatter<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/3126501572_4262fb178f_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/3126501572_4262fb178f_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />(I added this after fiirst posting)<br /><br /><br />I made Ginna a hat using the leftover yarn from the other hats in the last half of this post. I was going to add some embroidery but she declared it done and it was quickly assimilated into the teenage realm.<br /><br />What a crazy week this has been.<br /><br />Poor Sydney got beat up by the new neighbors " bad cats" again. He came in trailing blood, he had blood on his face and paw and whiskers and we all freaked out. Once we got him all cleaned up we found ha had a claw scratch across the top of his ear. Other then that he was fine, well scarred but fine. I put this towel down and the chair that he likes to hide on and he jump up there and went to sleep. I came in later to make sure he was ok and found Orange cat licking his face and all curled up next to him.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/3125669851_33cc731459.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/3125669851_33cc731459.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>In the knitting world<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/3125673407_f351c55745.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/3125673407_f351c55745.jpg" border="0" /></a> I made a pink honeycomb cowl.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I made myself a hat using wool ease thick and quick in lemongrass. It's the brangelina pattern from Ravelry. It's a little too tight for Ginna but it fits me perfectly I love it!! Now I want an orange one. No she wasn't in the mood for pictures. </div><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3117584472_19d1a22ce4.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3117584472_19d1a22ce4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3118808945_5a07a15dd6_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3118808945_5a07a15dd6_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A black hat for Don, my own pattern.<br /><br /><br />A hat for Don in charcoal same pattern .<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/3116956156_f9f00fd3fa_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/3116956156_f9f00fd3fa_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Now, I am trying to make a pair of slippers using the same yarn. </div><div> </div><div>Heather found a super cool scarf pattern on Ravelry the other night that I think would be great to make. I don't do alot of scarves because I find the tedious but this one is unusual. </div><div> </div><div>I also finished Mom's blanket for Christmas so I'm pretty sure I am done.<br /></div><div></div></div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-89210761173768391662008-12-17T16:00:00.000-08:002008-12-17T16:10:40.429-08:00H is for Heroine and Hat<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/3111877649_86174b5180_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/3111877649_86174b5180_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />After the knitting was complete and before the trip to the washing machine a picture was taken. Keep in mind it was a dark and rainy night , and the model was ready for bed. so taking a great picture wasn't going to happen.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3116130451_2d92eb32fd_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3116130451_2d92eb32fd_m.jpg" border="0" /></a> After the washing machine trip I left it laying on the dryer for a few days, then decided to pin back the flaps and see how it looks.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I had an urge to knit another hat. It took about 2 hours. It's for the man. The hat he wears most often is looking a little shabby, stretched out and worn thin. I was afraid he might tell someone I made it. How embarrasing. Don't get me wrong it was a great hat when It was new but he has worn it for years and now it's really sad. It's time for a new one. This one is made with lion brands thick and quick in charcoal. He likes his hats plain, really, really, plain. <br />The yarn in the background is for another hat, but this one is for me. I'm using a crazy aunt purl pattern. I'll share more when I'm done.<br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/3116956156_f9f00fd3fa_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/3116956156_f9f00fd3fa_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-23045982831672671632008-12-14T16:57:00.000-08:002008-12-14T17:07:49.723-08:00finished stuffI finished sweet pea and finally had the time to sew on the buttons. Ginna was nice enough to model both the jacket and the new felted hat.<br />The hat was a fast fast knit. It is the felted bucket hat from chic knits. I used patons classic wool in a heathered grey. It's slighlyt damp in this picture and my head is smaller then Gins so it fits me a bit better then it does her but I think it's really cute.<br />The jacket, you can see in this picture is not nearly as boxy as it looks on the site. Mine came out more fitted. It could be that the model has on a much larger size and I made a smaller size. I also changed the way it overlapps in the front. As usually the yarn. malabrigo, is fantastic, super squishy and cozy.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/3099192806_61dbb02b2c_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/3099192806_61dbb02b2c_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3098357655_28f122ff4a_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3098357655_28f122ff4a_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Next on the needles? I have Sylvi started and the textured tweed cardigan needs to be rescued from the bag I stuffed it in. I also feel the need to make some small quick items. </div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-37714055214296384372008-12-10T09:09:00.000-08:002008-12-10T09:32:03.940-08:00knitty<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/3098461776_587fcf3937_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 186px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/3098461776_587fcf3937_m.jpg" border="0" /></a> The new <a href="http://www,knitty.com/">Knitty</a> is up. There is a nice variety of patterns.<br />The first thing that caught me eye was the fishy hat pattern. These are super cute and some poor victim, I mean family member, is going to get a fishy hat They are super crazy. I have to knit one. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3097625347_7772724fa5_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 147px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3097625347_7772724fa5_m.jpg" border="0" /></a> I like the way this one looks, but it's knit on tiny needles and I have way to many sweaters on my list to knit anything on smaller then a 7. I believe it was called surface.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Jordana paige did this next one. It's called amused. This is a top down in the round construction.<br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3097625255_2ff9b554b3_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 132px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3097625255_2ff9b554b3_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I really like the cable on the collar and theneck line. I also think the ribbing on the waist is cute. This might go in my que. <br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3098448894_6f3326a367_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 142px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3098448894_6f3326a367_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div><div></div></div>This is the newest pattern from Ann. I always love her patterns. This one I'm not sure about. I think it has dropped stitches along the side but It's hard to tell in the picture. It would be the fastest sweater you ever make, because it's all knit. This one is a maybe.<br /><br /><br />Then the last pattern I liked was a pair of handwarmers made with cascade 220. Very cute pattern with nice details. I wasn't able to get a pict of that one before knitty went down. That always happens the first day it's up,too many users at once.<br /><br />Alright then, better go sew the buttons on sweatpea and finish the last parts of heroine.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-63999035561042212582008-11-27T13:39:00.000-08:002008-11-27T13:59:10.949-08:00happy Thanksgiving<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/3042138108_bb9eeb6c8b_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/3042138108_bb9eeb6c8b_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />So I have a dilemma. I was going to start Vivian, using this grey Rio.<br />That one skien is totally a different dye lot so I'll have to be tricky and sneek it in or pray that I don't need it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/3041137337_a1b3dd399f_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/3041137337_a1b3dd399f_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />But!! Then my yarn for Sylvi came in the mail while I was at work yesterday. Look at all that red happiness. This is going to be a big project. I feel like if I start it I will need to work only on this and nothing else. ( except the two Christmas presents I'm working on). <br />But I love this and the red yarn is a perfect color. <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/3042138086_4bc37fd84a_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/3042138086_4bc37fd84a_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3063650649_44cfa21dea_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3063650649_44cfa21dea_m.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3041295431_94c6f831a4_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3041295431_94c6f831a4_m.jpg" border="0" /></a> I wasn't able to finish Sweet pea because I ran out of yarn. I am waiting for another skien of this malibrigo to come so I can finish half a sleeve and do the collar. </div><div>Here is the body of the sweater on Ginna. It needs buttons of course. </div><div>It's not at all boxy like it looks in the pattern. I only spent 4 evenings knitting it. It went super fast.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/3064489516_92aa68e063_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/3064489516_92aa68e063_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/3064488830_8617812d83_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/3064488830_8617812d83_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p></p><div><br /><br /><br />I can't decide, Sylvi or Vivian too much stress, maybe I'll go work on a hat instead. </div><p></p><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p></p><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p></p><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p></p><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p></p><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p></p><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p></p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-85549324461897513262008-11-18T14:03:00.000-08:002008-11-18T14:10:49.009-08:00Dreaming of projects<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/3042138086_4bc37fd84a_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/3042138086_4bc37fd84a_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />These are my favorites from the new Twist collection.<br /><br /><br />The red one is Sylvi, I plan to make it in red cascade chunky.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/3042138108_bb9eeb6c8b_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/3042138108_bb9eeb6c8b_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This green one is Vivian, I have just barely enough Rio De LA Plata in my stash to make this. I have a pretty grey color.<br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3041295431_94c6f831a4_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3041295431_94c6f831a4_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is sweet pea, Love this and am trying to hunt down another skien of malibrigo chunky. I have 5 skiens of a purple blue color that I think will work.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3041295411_ebe54614fb_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3041295411_ebe54614fb_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Then the last picture is the coat I was swatching for in my last post. I have decided that inorder to use my stash in the most efficient fashion I will use the cascade 220 in blue to make this. I need two more skiens. Luckily webs has it so I can order it from them. I still think making this in Malibrigo would be heavenly but I only have half the amount of yarn needed and I really am trying to shop the stash. </div><div> </div><div>Alright then, that's the plan , to bad it's 80 degrees here in sunny california. </div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-5463654693374328642008-11-17T20:20:00.000-08:002008-11-17T20:32:20.285-08:00sweater planningThere is a whole lot of sweater planning going on over here. Why? Because the new Twist came out and I love several of the patterns. The challenge now is to match yarn and patterns.<br />I love the felted jacket called Heroine. It uses cascade 220 held double, but I was thinking a softer yarn might be nice. So I swatched with some blue heathered cascade and with left over malibrigo from my whisper cuff cardigan.<br /><br /><br />The before felting gave me the perfect gauge in both yarns. The blue one is slightly bigger only because I accidently miscounted and knitting less rows in the malibrigo<a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0094.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0094.jpg" border="0" /></a> .<br /><br /><div>After felting, the malibrigo was sinfully soft and didn't have that sheepy wet wool stink. BUT it also felted ALOT maybe too much. </div><div> </div><div>The cascade didn't felt hardly at all and I believe needs another un through the wash to really get a felted swatch. It's about a 1/4 of an inch shorter then it started but it's the same width. It also smells like you would exspect wet wool to smell like. It did soften up as well just not a much as Malibrigo. </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0096.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0096.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then I also love the vivian sweater and was wondering if my stash of Rio would work. </div><div>Problem is I am short on stockinette but perfect on seed stich with the size 8. The size 9 is slighly too big. The 8 is also much firmer maybe too firm to be comfortable.<br /></div><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0097.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0097.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The sweater I love love love is called syvi and I ordered a bag of red yarn to make it. </div><div> </div><div>I also finally got around to sewing the handle on this bag.<br /></div><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0098.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0098.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-43463345840211331232008-11-12T12:32:00.000-08:002008-11-12T12:55:03.102-08:00Happy Birthday GinnaToday is my one and only childs 15th birthday. Happy Birthday Ginna!!<br /><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0256.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0256.jpg" border="0" /></a> Ginna the lion tamer<br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/dsc_0084.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 532px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/dsc_0084.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hat model<br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0187.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 532px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0187.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Rock star<br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0562.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0124.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 532px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0124.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0008.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 532px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0008.jpg" border="0" /></a> The next Michelangelo<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0342.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 533px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0342.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />ummmmmmm not sure what to say about this one. That's a cat bed on her head........<br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0266.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 533px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 800px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0266.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>The next iron chef. <a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0049.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 1288px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 858px" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0049.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0049.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-1122204849006095142008-11-02T11:14:00.000-08:002008-11-02T11:17:06.347-08:00November is NaKniSweMo! National knit a sweater month. So On Nov 1st, yesterday, I cast on for a new sweater. Anybody else knitting a sweater for NaKniSweMo?Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-28586122844516072122008-10-31T16:13:00.000-07:002008-10-31T16:44:13.724-07:00lots of picturesI think I have picked a project from my new book, boutiqe knits. I'm still not sure which to start first because I have the yarn in my stash for both of these. The first one uses two skiens of manos and has this totally cool handle. It's a horse tackle "thingy" and these really cool "chigaco screws". Thoes items might take some looking for so I will probably go with this other bag first.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0072-3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0072-3.jpg" border="0" /></a> This one, I have some cascade that matches some really pretty beads that I have. I think this will be fun to work on.<br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0070-3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0070-3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I am also making a hat for my husbands birthday. This is the habitat hat from brooklyn tweed. I love the yarn, it's kathmandu aran. <div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0076-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0076-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> So what about the giant felted shoulder bag ? Well, it's no longer giant but it's still VERY large.<br />Here you get a prefelted picture, and before you ask me if I was drinking when I took the picture, yes I was. I can't seem to get it to rotate and then stay rotated when it's posted?<br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0074-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0074-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />After felting.....5 times...it's still large. I need to trim the threads and insert the zipper. Check out my super cool crocheted strap.<br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0077-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0077-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Stefanie Japels new book is out, it's called glam knits. If you were a fan of her last book, fitted knits you will remmeber that in the bag of the book is a picture of Stefanie wearing the coolest sweater. That sweater is in this new book. I love that sweater but I was still not sure if I wanted this new book. I made about 1/3 of the projects in the last book but still I wasn't sure about this book. Why? Because the few pictures that have been posted from this book were not anything that I wanted to wear. I don't like the cover, at all. I don't like the color, the way she's posed so you can't see the garment and the way the garment appears to look. So I didn't preorder the book from Amazon like I do with so many knitting books. I did get a chance to look through this book today and was surprised to see I do like several of the projects. I do not however like the layout or the photography in this book. I might be picky or even cranky today but I fell like it's really hard to see the garments. </div><div>That said I do have some fabvorite projects .<br />This one, a shrug in a worsted weight yarn. I like the back. So often when you see a shrug pattern it either has an odd sag thing happening or it's super short. This has a nice back, and the texture is really pretty. Can you see this knit up in a lovely alpacca worsted, yea I know alpacca stretches but ohhhh wouldn't it be lovely before it stretches out.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0078-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0078-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This one is interesting to me. I like the sleeves and the ribbing at the waist. I would love to see her standing straight up and I want to see the back.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0079-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0079-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This one I would make, not just because it happens to call for my favorite yarn in the whole world but because I think it looks like a nice cozy but fitted hoodie. Again though ,I can't see where it really hits her because she is all tilted and twisted. I like the color of this one as well.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0080-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0080-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is the Stefanie sweater, from her first book. I love this sweater. I think the collar is funky and the style is different. I love the buttons on the sleeves. The pattern calls for cascade tweed. I'll probably use the taupe/brown cascade I have in my stash.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0081-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0081-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> I won't be started it anytime soon but it is in my que. </div><div>I was planning to start Rambling rose from Ik winter 06 but the pattern only comes in size way too small and size enormous. I was trying to cheat with gauge but It's causing lots of stress. So that may not happen. </div><div> </div><div>The fantastic bag on size 2 needles is moving along. I'm only doing a row or two at a time but it's decreasing on every row so I should be able to pick up the pace. </div><div> </div><div>That's all for now, Happy Halloween, Don't eat too much candy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-8613235967735976732008-10-25T12:13:00.000-07:002008-10-25T12:33:52.786-07:00Knitting, pumpkins and buying stuffIt looks like I have become a once a week blogger. That's because my little part time job has turned into a 40 hour a week life style. This 40 hour a week thing has left me with very very little time for knitting. It's also making me cranky. Thursday was especially challenging so after work I decided to go in to the yarn/fabric shop and have a look around. I needed a zipper for the shoulder bag. while I was there I came across this new book by IK. I know...I really don't need any new books but I really liked the projects in this book and several would be good Christmas presents ( for me). It has lots of bags, hats, scarves, gloves...that sort of thing. Most of them look quick.<br /><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0072-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0072-2.jpg" border="0" /></a> This sock yarn followed me home from that same shop. Sorry the photo is so blurry but really its the colors that are important. If you need the details it is:<br />Regia, design line. Kaffe fassett's exotic color Ember.<br />But you have a really hard time finishing sock...yes I know ...lets not talk about it.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0071-3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0071-3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />So because of all the work, the only project getting worked on is the one I keep in my car. This is the shoulder bag I talked about before. I think at this point it is too big to be a good car project. </div><div>It is so big infact that I contacted the designer to make sure I hadn't misunderstood something. I know things shrink when felted but DUDE look at this thing. The designer was very friendly and even sent me a picture of her 12 year old daughter standing inside the prefelted bag. Well ok..carry on then. If you feel the need to make a bag that takes a sweaters worth of yarn, this is the project for you. I am using up my left over cascade scraps from other projects. So, I'm really exciteded about the amount of yarn it takes. <br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0070-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0070-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0069-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0069-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Wondering what happen to the pumpkins? Keep in mind I have a <div>teenage daughter. Teenagers have a certain way of thinking. You have to admit it's creative. <a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0068-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0068-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Detail shot of her creativity. Its acrylic paint incase your wondering.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0067-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0067-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0066-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 531px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0066-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hope everyone is knitting more then me. Have a happy and safe Halloween if I don't talk to you before then.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-53120783128192421252008-10-18T17:03:00.000-07:002008-10-18T17:18:18.591-07:00Pumpkins and knittingThis weekend we went to the Avila farm to get a pumpkim or two. It's a great place, they have homemade ice cream, fresh baked pies, roasted corn served hot. Of course they also have fresh fruits and vegatables.Of course they also have several pumpkin patches. After having corn and ice cream we went in search of the perfect carving pumpkins. <a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0619.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0619.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>Ginna wanted a good size pumpkin but because she knew I would make her carry it back to the car she picked wisely. <a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0622.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0622.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0623.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0623.jpg" border="0" /></a> While showing off this nice round happy pumpkin she spots another perfect pumpkin a little ways away.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0624.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/100_0624.jpg" border="0" /></a> End the end we came home with 4 pumpkins, some apples, peaches, potatoes and corn.<br /><br />For thoes of you who are only interested in the knitting, I give you a close up of the <div>Shoulder pack. This is a Jennifer pipps pattern. This is the project I carry to work and leave in my car. I wanted to bring it in this weekend to take a picture. The colors look nothing like this in person. The bag is gigantic so it better felt a BUNCH!!<a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0062.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0062.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />In other news we bought books this weekend. Ginna got a really pretty book of photographs of the architecture or Italy. It was a good deal for only $9. The man bought the latest hardback by one of his favorite authors Neal Stephenson. Anathem. I got Alterfelts by he Author of Alterknits. One of the first projects in the book is a white felted bag that I love !</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-1981017474386484612008-10-16T18:14:00.000-07:002008-10-16T18:29:14.712-07:00thinking out loudI finished the side panel of the bag. The colors in the picture are way off. It's night time and the lighting makes everything look yellowish. . So far the pattern is really well written. I also have to say I really like this yarn. It's called palette and it's 100% Peruvian Highland wool. It's a fingering weight wool. The colors are very pretty with subtle flecks here and there. I'm really enjoying working with it. It's slightly fuzzy but not much, just enough to help fill out the stitches. The kit came with 17 colors but I believe the yarn comes in 63 different colors. <a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0061.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0061.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The next step is to make an icord type ridge by working in rev st st and then picking up 240 stitches from 5 rows down and knitting the two rows together. Now because I'm sure my family does not want to find me sitting in the dark closet muttereing to myself I will be doing this another way. If you pick up each stitch one and a time with a crochet hook and knit the two rows together you get the exact same thing without having to pick up the 240 stitches all at once. </div><div>So I'm thinking this is going really well butit is small yarn on tiny needles. You could get the same idea by using cascade 220 or another worsted weight yarn on size 8's and then felt it when your done. It wouldn't have the same "oh my look at thoes lovely tiny stitches" look but it would still be a fantastic bag. You could probably simplify the side by using one solid and one varigated yarn. Just thinking.</div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-8182488615861166352008-10-15T10:48:00.001-07:002008-10-15T11:01:57.413-07:00Not done but almostI didn't finish the sweater but it's close. I need to finish the hood, seam the arm pits, weave in the ends and block it. It really needs to be blocked. I haven't been very gentle with this poor sweater. I have crammed it in bags, stuffed it in drawers and even thrown it across the room. So a good blocking will be needed. <a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0060-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0060-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0057-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0057-1.jpg" border="0" /></a>You gotta love a child who is willing to put on a nearly finished sweater with the needles still sticking out and pose for a picture.</div><div> </div><div>So what's my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">excuse</span> for not finishing? I didn't feel like working on it. That's as good a reason as any. </div><div>I worked on the bag though. I am now on row 7 . YEAH!!! Now before you say row 7, is that all keep in mind that I have 240 stitches on a size 2 needle and I am doing color work. 240x7 is 1680 stitches. <br /></div><div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-80821096135155261722008-10-12T19:06:00.000-07:002008-10-12T19:16:12.343-07:00The bag, and a bookI wanted to answer a question or two about the Sipalu bag and then show you my progress. I know, it's only row 2 but I'm showing you anyway.<br /><br />The sixe of the finished bag is supposed to be 10 wide by 12 high and 2 deep. So it's a good size bag. It's knit on a size 2 needle and has 17 colors. The cast one took some time, its a provisional cast on with 240 stitches. The kit comes in 3 color ways and I picked the warm tones. It's really not that pricey when you look at how much yarn you get.<br /><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0054.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0054.jpg" border="0" /></a> If you read my blog you know that I love to knit socks. Not pairs of socks just socks (singular) I can't seem to get excited about that 2nd sock so I have lots of socks that don't match.<br />well this book calls for single socks. It's a crazy cool Japanese/american craft book for making fun creatures out of socks. I haven't really checked it out too much. I've been busy trying to finish the Vogue sweater. <div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0056-3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0056-3.jpg" border="0" /></a> I am working on the hood. I was feeling bad about starting the bag with this sweater sitting there looking at me. So I decided to finish the sweater before I get too involved in the bag. </div><div>Keep your fingers crossed that the next picture posted is a green gable Vogue sweater.<br /><br /><div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-36778827921192661872008-10-06T20:51:00.000-07:002008-10-06T20:56:01.843-07:00I have goosebumbpsI am sooo excited. I totally forgot I ordered this kit. It came today while I was at work. I can't wait to get started. The only problem is that. It's going to take me years to finish it. Why? It's knit on a size 2 needle. What was I thinking? A size 2 for a bag. A bag in 17 colors. OHHH but won't it be the most perfect bag you ever saw. People will stop me on the street to say OHHH MY what a wonderful bag you have. The kit actually has enough yarn to make 2 bags. 2 bags on a size 2....hmmmmm yea, lets just try to knit one for now.<br /> I'll have to go buy some needles for this. I am really excited.<br /><br /><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0053-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0053-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0052.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0052.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-74011730020847099992008-10-05T19:37:00.000-07:002008-10-05T19:46:31.832-07:00I'ts done !!I finished knitting the bag yesterday so I was able to felt it last night. This is the before felting picture. I measured it and it's about 13 wide by 14 tall. The pattern calls for a braided handle and I made the braided handle but I really didn't like it at all. So I crochet a handle instead. <a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0048-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0048-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> After It was felted and pretty much dry I sewes on the outside decorative button and lined my bag. I have the bag turned inside out so you can see the cool linning fabric I picked. I have the magnetic snap attached as well.<br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0049.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0049.jpg" border="0" /></a> Then. TA DA !! The finished bag. Look at how well that giant button matches. It was in my button collection. It's so exciting when you can use the supplies you already have. I love the bag. I think it turned out great. I am really really happy with my handle/strap choice. </div><div>Ginna would have modeled it for me but she has a "deadly" cold. So your stuck with the dressform as a model instead.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0050-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0050-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> So now I really should get back to the vogue sweater. It's so close it being done. Oh my goodness, it matches the bag. It seems like my projects always match.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0051.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0051.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0049.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0048-1.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-88899323976382752632008-10-04T14:31:00.000-07:002008-10-04T14:46:09.390-07:00I never do these but this one was interesting to me.<br />Saw this on the blog <a href="http://knittinglikeitsmyjob.blogspot.com/">knitting like it's my job </a>and thought it would be fun to do.<br />The rules:<br />Bold the things you've done.<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Green</span> the things you are currently doing.<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Red </span>out the things you've abandoned or will never attempt.<br /><em>Italicize t</em>he things you want to try.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Afhgan</span></strong><br /><strong>American/English Knitting (vs. Continental knitting</strong>)<br /><strong>Baby Items</strong><br /><strong>Bobbles</strong><br /><strong>Buttonholes</strong><br /><strong>Cable stitch patterns (including Aran)</strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Cardigan</span></strong><br /><strong>Charity knitting</strong><br /><strong>Continental knitting</strong><br />Cuffs/<br /><strong>fingerless mitts</strong><br /><strong>/arm warmers</strong><br /><strong>Darning</strong><br /><strong>Designing knitted garments</strong><br /><em>Domino knitting (modular knitting)</em><br /><strong>Drop stitch patterns</strong><br />Dyeing with plant dyes<br /><strong>Dyeing yarn</strong><br /><strong>Entrelac</strong><br /><strong>Fair Isle knitting</strong><br />Freeform knitting<br /><strong>Fullling/felting</strong><br />Gloves<br />Graffiti knitting (knitting items on, or to be left on the street)<br />Hair accessories<br /><strong>Hat</strong><br /><strong>Holiday related knitting</strong><br /><strong>Household items (dishcloths, washcloths</strong>, tea cozies.....)<br /><strong>I-cord</strong><br /><strong>Intarsia</strong><br /><em>Jewelry</em><br /><strong>Kitchener Bind Off</strong><br /><strong>Knitting a gift</strong><br />Knitting and purling backwards<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Knitting for a living</span><br /><strong>Knitting for pets</strong><br />Knitting for preemies<br /><strong>Knitting in public</strong><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Knitting items for a wedding</span><br /><strong>Knitting socks</strong><br />Knitting to make money<br /><strong>Lace patterns</strong><br /><strong>Longtail Cast On</strong><br /><em>Machine knitting</em><br />Mittens:<br />Cuff upMittens:<br />Top down<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Moebius band knitting (I have tried and tried I still hope someday to figure it out)</span><br />Norwegian knitting<br /><strong>Olympic knitting</strong><br /><strong>Participating in a Knit-a-long</strong><br />Pillows<br /><em>Publishing a knitting book</em><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Purses/bags</span><br /><em>Rug</em><br /><strong>Scarf</strong><br />Shawl<br /><strong>Short rows</strong><br /><strong>Shrug</strong><br />/bolero/<br />poncho<br /><strong>Slip stitch patterns</strong><br /><strong>Slippers</strong><br /><strong>Socks: </strong><br /><strong>toe upSocks: </strong><br /><strong>top down</strong><br /><em>Steeks</em><br /><strong>Stockinette stitch</strong><br /><strong>Stuffed toys</strong><br /><strong>Swatching</strong><br /><strong>Sweater</strong><br /><strong>Teaching a child to knit</strong><br /><em>Teaching a male to knit</em><br /><strong>Textured knitting</strong><br />Thrummed knitting<br /><strong>Toy or doll knitting</strong><br /><strong>Tubular Cast On</strong><br /><strong>Twisted stitch patterns</strong><br />Two ended knitting<br /><strong>Writing a pattern</strong><br /><br />Wow I've tried alot of things. I do wish spinning was on the list. I would like to try that.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-12048251582427033942008-10-04T14:13:00.000-07:002008-10-04T14:26:59.218-07:00felting a bag... soonIs this not the funniest thing. I love it. It's a lip gloss container. My daughter got it as a gift from someone and I can't get over how cool it is. (Yes, my daughter has on black fingernail polish but don't worry she's a normal everyday teenager. ) <a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0050.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0050.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0050.jpg"></a><br />I decided you need a picture of the bag I'm working on even if it isn't done. It's a super fast super easy project. The pattern is very well written and it takes very little brain power to read. </div><div>I still feel really confident that if you I had an entire day of knitting time I could complete it in one or two days. I am even further along now then I was when I took this picture.<br /></div><div><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0053.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0053.jpg" border="0" /></a> The details</div><div>Pattern: The carie lynn bag by she knits. You can find it <a href="http://www.she-knits.com/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">here </span></a></div><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#000000;">Yarn: I am using three strands of patons classic wool held together. The pattern calls for lambs pride bulky two strands held together but I really dislike that yarn and I don't want a hairy bag. </span></span></div><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#000000;">Needles: size 15's</span></span></div><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#000000;">Before felting the pattern tells you the measurements should be 13" tall be 13 1/2 wide and 6 inches deep. Mine is about 12 wide and 5 1/2 deep but looks like it will be at least 13" or more in height. I'll measure again when it's done. </span></span></div><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#000000;">Then it goes in the wash for felting so hopefully it won't shring too much. I may give it a light felting. I actually really like the way it looks now before felting. </span><div><br /></span></div><br /><br /><div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-87760342410933590692008-10-02T17:58:00.000-07:002008-10-02T18:01:51.747-07:00back to knittingI have recovered ( mostly ) from my injury and am back to knitting. Yea!! well I'd be knitting if I wasn't working. My part time job has turned into a 40 hour a week free time sucking life style. so I don't have time to knit or hang with the knit group. I did start a felted bag on monday and it's so super fast that if I had a full day of knitting I bet I could make it in one day. I hope hope hope to get it done this weekend so I can share it with everyone.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-62984278936049069932008-09-27T10:14:00.000-07:002008-09-27T10:18:39.594-07:00No knittingAint gonna be knitting over here! See how swollen and funky my hand is / you should see under the bandage. Hopefully the antibiotics will fight off the enfection quickly and the incesion will heel fast because...dude i got stuff to knit and clothes to wash. And typing with one hand is really hard!!!!<a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0043-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/DSC_0043-1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37761100.post-77814255016273772502008-09-24T19:42:00.000-07:002008-09-24T20:07:50.004-07:00holiday knitting anyone?<a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/untitled.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/gsdbooks/untitled.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I thought I would maybe think about some possible gift ideas. The man of the house has a birthday the beg of Nov, and Gin, the middle of Nov. I think I will knit the habitat hat in a nice tweed for the man and the elysian fingerless gloves in a Alpacca for Gin. Red ones!! Then I found this great pattern for sock/shoes that I need for me. Because I want them. Maybe in Red! </div><div> </div><div>They are called Adult moc a soc's and they were designed by Bekah.knits. If your on Ravelry you can go get the pattern. </div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460987416210029679noreply@blogger.com1