Saturday, November 17, 2007

Hooray For Socks!

The Undertaker's Daughter socks are finished!



And I am halfway through the big boot-like socks that I'm making with Wool-Ease in Wheat.



These socks are sooooo fast! It's amazing. And they're toasty comfy too!

Back to knitting!

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

The Ambers and Crimsons of Autumn









Just a little taste of autumn before the winds come and blow all the leaves down.

Monday, November 5, 2007

1 lb. of Black Acrylic = One Fun Poncho!

The poncho is finished!



Thanks to Sarah for being the model!



I also finished the scarf that matches the hat.

It's a simple garter stitch. . .



. . .with a bit of ribbing. . .



. . .and some fringe to top it off.

Sunday, November 4, 2007

A Hat. Yep, That's Right! A Hat!

I've been working away on different projects for Christmas. One of the projects is to turn all the yarn a friend gave me (when she decided she no longer wanted to knit) into fun presents for her.

Yesterday, I started and finished a hat for her based off of the Hot Head pattern in Stitch 'n Bitch.



Hopefully, I'll soon have more F.O.s to share!

Here are some random pictures to brighten your day!

The model teddy bear:


And some sweet flowers:


Have a fun and fabulous day! :o)

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Happy Sticks!

This is Yarn Ball with Happy Sticks. I just drew it this morning on the computer. A bit of silly fun is always necessary!

Okay, so one of my holiday projects is a black poncho for a friend. It's from the book HOLIDAY KNITS by Sara Lucas and Allison Isaacs.

My friend had given me a pound of black acrylic and I had no idea what to do with it. Sarah suggested the poncho and we used two strands of yarn instead of one. There was a moment of panic, after I'd already started, that the neck would be too big and fall right off. It turned out to be fine, though. Hooray!

I had to do a cable cast on, which I had never done before. Once I got the hang of it, I actually enjoyed it. It makes for a pretty edge too.



We took this picture with Sarah's camera phone. Sarah is the lovely model. I'm actually very happy with it so far.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Could Someone Please Bring Me Some Hot Apple Cider?



The leaves have finally turned and autumn and knitting are in full swing. I've got so much stuff lined up for holiday knit gifts: scarves, shawls, socks, etc. I can't mention everything in detail, however. Prying eyes and all that.

I will discuss some of these projects very soon. First, I have to head out the door and enjoy the day (and run errands). More to come (hopefully this afternoon or tomorrow).

:o)

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Blues & Reds & Blacks, Oh My!



I'm working with the Undertaker's Daughter yarn and making a pair of socks for Jonathan.

I only purchased one skein, so to make it last longer I've used a different color for the leg itself.

This is the first one:
Finished and Unblocked.

The second one will soon go on the needles!

Have a great day!!!!