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Here's some of the stuff I've knitted up and actually remembered to get some pictures of. If a pattern was used, I've tried to include a link to the pattern (click the project name), or a link to a source where the pattern can be purchased.
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Date Finished |
Project Name | Click to View | Notes |
| 1/20/08 | "Bubby" |
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I made the little sweater for him
based on EZ's seamless yoke sweater in Knitting Without Tears. Yarn: Patons Classic Merino Wool ("Chestnut Brown" and "Blue Storm") |
| 1/5/08 | Felt Clogs for Me |
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Fiber Trends Felt Clog pattern -
this is not a free pattern, but definitely a worthwhile purchase! Yarn: Patons Classic Merino Wool ("Natural Mix" and "Chestnut Brown") |
| 12/9/07 | Felt Clogs for Mom |
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Fiber Trends Felt Clogs (AC-33) -
this is not a free pattern, but definitely a worthwhile purchase! Yarn: Patons Classic Merino Wool ("That's Pink" and "Chestnut Brown") |
| 8/31/07 | Baudelaire Socks |
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I really liked this pattern,
especially the toe-up flap-and-gusset heel with NO picking up stitches!
I think I should have knit them a little larger though... Yarn: Knitpicks Essential ("Grass") |
| 8/26/07 | Baby Space Booties |
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Knit on the road to Burning Man,
about a week after we found out we were expecting Baby B. Yarn: DK Kona Superwash Merino, handpainted with yellow and green PAAS Easter Egg Dyes |
| 6/12/07 | Lacy Butterfly Dishcloth |
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A dishcloth just for me. Yarn: Lily Sugar & Cream ("Cream") |
| 6/9/07 | Garter Ridged Baby Cardigan |
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This was the first time I ever
tried dyeing my own yarn, and this sweater was what I made with it. Yarn: DK Kona Superwash Merino, handpainted with yellow and green PAAS Easter Egg Dyes |
| 4/22/07 | Baby Surprise Jacket |
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Elizabeth Zimmerman's ingenious
pattern is available from a few different sources - the
KnitWiki entry
about it lists several of them in the entry about it
here (at the bottom of the page).
Yarn:
Sirdar Country Style DK (#595) |
| 4/3/07 | Thistle Leaf Scarf |  |
I was inspired by a stitch pattern
from Barbara Walker's Second Treasury. I made a chart for it using
Microsoft Visio, with templates downloaded from
here, and added
garter stitch selvage to make this scarf. Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted ("Applewood") |
| 3/3/07 | Mittens |  |
Just basic afterthought-thumb mittens, no pattern or
anything. This colorway is called "Azul Profundo" but my friend says it
reminds her of blueberries! I have to agree. Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted ("Azul Profundo") |
| 2/11/07 | "Multidirectional
Diagonal Scarf" |
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I enjoyed making it but found the
end product was too itchy for my neck (Paton's
SWS is not as soft as I had expected), so I gave it to a friend who
liked it and didn't find it itchy at all! Yarn: Patons SWS ("Natural Earth") |
| 2/4/07 | "Kitty Pi" |  |
The cats love it, and even the dog
tries to sleep in it! (Although he's too big and really just smashes
it.) Yarn: Noro Big Kureyon (discontinued) |
| 1/21/07 | Scarf |  |
A gift for a friend. Yarn: Orchid with Cashmere ("Silver Oak") |
| 1/1/07 | Felt clutch |  |
I keep all my little knitting accessories in here now
- tape measure, tapestry needles, stitch counters, etc. Yarn: Noro Kureyon (#40) |
| 12/06 | Various Dishcloths |
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Various simple patterns found online, I think all of
them can be found via
Knitting
Pattern Central, specifically
this page. These were Christmas gifts for my folks, my in-laws, and a good friend. Yarn: Lily Sugar & Cream ("Cream" & "Grape") |
| 12/2/06 | Cabled Hat |  |
I started with mini cables at the bottom and changed
my mind halfway up, switching to 4-stitch cables. Rather odd-looking,
but it still works! Yarn: Misti Alpaca Worsted (Natural White) |
| 11/12/06 | Earflap Hat |  |
Special request from Jon. He
wanted a "super thick" hat with earflaps so I made this pattern up on
the spot. Yarn: Lion Brand Thick & Quick ("Denim Twist") |
| 10/21/06 | "Fetching" fingerless gloves |
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Lovely! I wear them all the time
in my office during the winter. Yarn: Knitpicks Wool of the Andes ("Winter Night") |
| 10/12/06 | Another hat |  |
Another "what was I thinking?" moment. I don't like this hat at all, I never wear it, and I
would not dare give it away. I find it that ugly.
Yarn:
Knitpicks Wool of the Andes (Black) |
| 10/7/06 | "Reversible Cable Scarf" (pdf) |
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Thank-you gift for a friend who
gave us several old highway-sized billboard vinyls. Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease ("Chestnut Heather") |
| 9/7/06 | "Ocean Socks" |  |
I like these a lot and wear them
often.
Yarn: Knitpicks' Dancing ("Jig" - discontinued colorway) |
| 5/27/06 | "Soleil" |  |
I really loved this pattern, but I
think next time I will make it a little longer. Yarn: Knitpicks Shine Sport ("Sky") |
| 5/7/06 | "Ripple Shawl" (pdf) |
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I call it a "Feather and Fan Stole", which I think is
a more accurate description. Gift to a friend. The yarn was pretty
splitty and kind of annoying to work with, but at least the final
product is nice and soft. Yarn: Lion Brand Microspun ("Lilac") |
| 4/6/06 | Stuffed Kitty |  |
Due to an "inside joke" that's too long to explain,
the recipient of this and I were referring to it as the HAYDO ME NOT
DEAD KITTY Yarn: Knitpicks Wool of the Andes ("Wheat") |
| 3/10/06 | "Coronet" |  |
Another ran-out-of-yarn ordeal. I finished the top in
black and it looks dumb. I wore it a couple times after finishing but I
don't think I would anymore. Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease ("Dark Rose Heather" and Black on the top) |
| 2/26/06 | Jon's Hat v3.0 |  |
He really likes it, and I'm so
happy every time I see him in it! Yarn: Knitpicks Wool of the Andes ("Black" and "Winter Night") |
| 2/11/06 | Fraternal Socks |  |
These were based on
Wendy's
Generic Toe-Up Sock Pattern - I just switched yarn colors after
knitting the toes, and when I did the short-row heels. I rarely wear
these. I don't think Wool Ease is a very good choice for socks, but I
was still learning about fiber properties at this time. Acrylic = BAD
for socks... It's also too chunky to be comfortable in shoes. Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease ("Dark Rose Heather" and Black) |
| 1/29/06 | Jon's Hat (v1.0 and v2.x) |
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I thought it looked beautiful, but
ultimately Jon decided he wanted less "School Sports Team" colors. I
still keep it around and wear it myself on occasion. Yarn: Knitpicks Wool of the Andes ("Hyacinth" and "Wheat") |
| 1/18/06 | Bouclé Capelet |  |
I gave this to my friend so that she could commit "vandalism" with it. It ended up around the neck of a statue! |
| 12/26/05 | Stuffed Rat |  |
The cats like to kick this thing
around.
Yarn: Some cheap acrylic from the Target $1 Spot |
| 12/23/05 | "Liesel" (pdf) |  |
My first time knitting lace! This
was a Christmas gift for my mom.
Yarn: TLC Cara Mia (discontinued) |
| 10/30/05 | Bouclé Wristies |  |
I don't know... they're pretty
ratty looking... but it was some good practice and they were nice until
I made
Fetching, which I like much better. Yarn: Some cheap acrylic from the Target $1 Spot |
| 10/23/05 | Crush Socks |  |
These were knit using
Wendy's
Generic Toe-Up Sock Pattern. I can't stand to wear these socks -
nowadays I know better, and would never even think to make socks out of
100% acrylic! EEEK! Yarn: Moda Dea Sassy Stripes ("Crush") |
| 7/10/05 | iPod Cozy |  |
Before this project, I had only
done garter-stitch scarves (not counting crochet stuff). I was
determined to learn how to use DPNs and purl all at the same time. And
to top it off, I learned how to
Kitchener stitch, too! Yarn: Glitterspun ("Silver") |
