Pink Handspun Hoodie

This hoodie is made from my pink handspun yarn. I used two different rovings for my singles. One single was from a fine wool, pink with varied colored flecks. I had only a pound of this and not enough for a sweater, so I had a friend dye a pound of merino in a pastel pink and plied the two together. The affect was striking. It is light, soft and I love this yarn!

For the body I used a Knitting Pure and Simple jacket pattern. From there I didn't use any one particular pattern just ideas from several. I took ideas from Deby Lake's Neighbor Hoodie by adding a zipper band and zipper as well as the hood. Instead of 1x1 ribbing the pattern called for I went with 3 " of 3x3 ribbing. I definitely made this hoodie to fit my tastes. It is simple to look at but I love it!

In September Deby was here and put in the zipper for my Neighbor Hoodie Vest I knit. For this sweater I had to do it myself and was suprised at how very easy it is to install. It took less than an hour to hand sew it in. I even added a little beaded stitch marker as a zipper pull to match.

Braided Glory

This wrap is adorable! It is called "Braided Glory" by Deby Lake.

I used Knit Picks needles size 8 and Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim Aran. I have always

said I am not really a shawl person, but I have changed my mind. Braided Glory is unique and I can't wait to wear it!!

Flat Feet Socks Finished

I finally finished my Flat Feet Socks. I love the colors. I still need to to wash them in vinegar to set the dye and block them. I was suprised at how well the pair matched.

Lady Jane

This vest was such a fun knit!!!! I really enjoyed it. It was such a unique design and after blocking is such a flattering styled vest. I knit this vest with 100% wool I had in my stash.

The pattern is "Lady Jane" and you can find it on Deby Lake's website. Which by the way, Deby came to town to visit me and was here all last week. It was so good to have her here, to sit and knit and visit with me. I dont' get to see her often because she lives 3 hours away. She really cracked the whip and got me to finish a few WIP's. :)

On the needles I still have my "Flat Feet" socks and only need to finish the foot of the second sock. I am about half done with my beaded wrap that I started quite a while ago. I am off of work recouperating from surgery and managed to get a lot done on it. I only have two more weeks of relaxation so I better get those needles a smokin!!!

Anthro-Inspired Scarflet

I found this little scarflet pattern on Ravelry and thought it was so doggone cute. The name of the pattern is Anthro-Inspired Scarflet. I used size 8 Knit Picks needles and the yarn is di.Ve Autunno, 100% Merino. It sure is soft and looked great with my Pea Coat. It was a quick fix in the midst of all of my large projects.

Neighbor Hoodie Vest

I am almost finished with my Neighbor Hoodie vest by Deby Lake. All I have left to do is add the zipper. It was such a fun quick knit and I really enjoyed it! I used a chunky yarn, Marble by James C. Brett which is an acrylic and size 10.5 Knit Picks needles.

On the needles I have a little wedding bag for my daughter who is getting married next month and my "Lady Jane" vest both were also designed by Deby. The wedding bag is a free download on her site. I have a pair of socks on the needles and a runner on the agenda for a friend of the family. I suppose it keeps knitting interesting with lots of different projects in the works.

Totally Fraternal

These socks are totally fraternal. I normally like my socks to match as perfectly as possible. This time I just went with the flow. There was a knot in the yarn that changed the color repeats and they were quite large so I just thought I would leave it be. They are fun for a change. The yarn is Sockotta, the needles, size 2 Knit Picks.

On the needles I have the most adorable vest called "Lady Jane". A new pattern by my bestest friend, Deby Lake.

Spring Has Sprung

The apple blossoms are in bloom, the grass is getting green and spring has sprung. This is my very favorite time of the year. I am outside every minute I can be working in the flower gardens watching everything come to life or enjoying knitting on the swing. My knitting time gets even less during the warmer months so I try to stay with easy, light projects.

These are my Socks That Rock. I bought my yarn at Stitches Midwest in Chicago last August. I had read so much about this yarn and had to try it. I loved it!! I used Silkie Socks that Rock in the colorway, Moody Blues. I used size 2 Knit Picks needles and just made a plain vanilla sock. The colors are so pretty and the socks are so soft. They will be waiting in my sock drawer until fall when I put my shoes back on again.

Mom's Birthday Socks Finished

I finally finished mom's birthday socks and she loved them.

The pattern is Stansfield 196 from "More Sensational Knitted Socks" by Charlene Schurch.
I used size 2 needles and did an Eye of the Partridge heel with garter stitch edge.

Hoodie

I finished my hoodie yesterday. I love it! It is so soft and fits perfectly. The pattern is from Knitting Pure and Simple, top down construction. I used Knit Picks size 9 circulars and the yarn is Andean Silk from Knit Picks in Hollyberry.

Now for the next project. I will be casting on mom's birthday socks.

Birthday Socks

Today is my best girlfriend, Deby's birthday. Happy Birthday girlfriend!!!! A few years ago we decided to exchange hand knit socks for our birthday every year. What a cool tradition that has turned out to be!

This year I used a pattern from "Sensational Knitted Socks" called "Ribbed Lace". The yarn is Araucania hand dyed on size 2 Knick Picks needles. They have an Eye of the Partridge heel. The ribbing is 1x1 through the back loop. I had never done this before and I really liked the results.

Hoodie

For Christmas this year my DH did alot of investigating to come up with something he knew I would like. He searched through my patterns knowing I had said I want to make the Hoodie pattern from Knitting Pure and Simple. I love these patterns, simple and always fit. Always a good take along project. Anyhow he found my Knit Picks catalog and called a rep to find the nicest yarn for me. He chose Andean Silk in Hollyberry. The top picture captures the true color. This yarn is awesome!!! He did a great job in suprising me for Christmas!!!

Beaded Wrap

This is a kit I bought while at Stitches Midwest last summer. It is a beaded wrap called, Jill and made of cotton with crystal beads. The kit is from Swallow Hill Creations.

The pattern is a variation of the Tilting Block and is very easy to knit. All the beads had to be pre-strung before beginning. The only problem I found is it takes quite a long time to keep pulling up each bead as needed. They have a tendancy to fall back down the strand.

I love the texture of this wrap and know it will be beautiful completed. Hopefully I will have it finished by August for my daughter's wedding.

Red Sweater and Peach Scarf and Hat

I am back! I haven't updated my blog since July. Wow! I don't know where the time went. I finally have a high speed internet that should make my life a whole lot easier and I will be able to post as soon as I finish new projects.

This is a scarf and hat I made for my daughter during the holidays. It is knit from my peach

handspun wool. It has shades of yellow in pink and it very pretty.

The hat pattern was a freebie on the Canadian Living website. I used the pattern from the hat to make the matching scarf.

The red sweater is a cotton pullover I finished last fall. It is made of TLC Cotton
and the pattern is a top down by Knitting Pure and Simple.

Peach Tree Socks

This is a super fun and very pretty sock pattern designed by my friend, Deby. You can purchase this pattern called Peach Tree Socks on her site. I used size 2 needles on 64 stitches. The yarn is Happy Feet by Plymouth Yarn Co., color #10. The yarn is quite reasonable in price and I really like the texture. I am on the heel flap of the second sock and I can't wait to put my feet in these pretty and cushy socks.

On Vacation

I would like you to meet Cameron. Isn't he just awesome!!!!!!

This week is the week I have been waiting for for months. DH and I are taking a full week of vacation to stay home and enjoy just being home. I have been working in my flower gardens and knitting alot! Boy it feels great to knit again!!!! I sure missed it.

I finally finished my new little grandson's baby blanket. I didn't think I would ever get it finished. It isn't all that big either. It is made of a dk acrylic baby yarn. I needed something durable for my daughter to throw in the laundry. I made an identical blanket in blue for my first grandson and she just loved it and wanted one for the new baby.

Cotton Pullover Finished

I finally finished my cotton pullover from the "Knitting Pure and Simple" pattern. This was my first top down sweater and I really liked working on it. The fit was the best I've had with my sweaters and the yarn is such a soft cozy cotton. Too bad the weather is getting too warm because I can't wait to wear it.

Plain Socks

I really like these plain socks. They are made of Lana Grossa Meilenweit Mega Boots Stretch on size 3 needles. I hadn't done socks on 3's since I learned to knit socks 6 years ago. Boy they went fast, they are cozy and comfy and I think I just might have to make another pair soon for a quick knit fix!

Susanna Socks

These socks are called Susanna and were for my friend Leah for her birthday. They are from the Socken-Kreativ-Liste and designed by Stephanie van der Linden. I used Knit Picks sock yarn on size 2 Knit Picks dpn's.

Komet Socks

I finished my purple Komet socks from the German sock knitting site. I love these unique socks and the purple is perfect to wear with my Tilted Duster