Knitting
Grey Mouse Scarf (2009)
Pattern: “Rippling Waters” scarf, from Fiddlesticks Knitting Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Superior (#27, grey) — silk and cashmere blend Method: Knitting Completed: June 14, 2009. I called this the “mouse” project, because the yarn is so, so soft and
Black Jacket (2009)
Pattern: Drops pattern #103-1 (for “Eskimo” or “Silke-Alpaca” Drops yarn). Yarn: Briggs & Little “Heritage” Method: Hand knit Completed: April 3, 2009. I always like Briggs & Little yarn — it’s very much wool, and therefore slightly scratchy. But,
Rainbow Baby Blanket (2009)
Pattern: Barbara Walker’s Mosaic knitting pattern #73, crochet edging. Yarn: Bernat Baby Coordinates (white); The Painted Tiger Sock & Baby (rainbow) Method: Hand knit Completed: February 18, 2009. This was a slip-stithc project, which was a lot of fun.
Blue Diamond Socks (2009)
Pattern: Wendy’s Toe-Up/Cat Bordhi’s Riverbed master pattern for the arch, and a Lesley Stanfield moss stitch/twisted stitching motif for the ankle patterning. Yarn: Tess Super Sock Method: Hand knit Completed: January 8, 2009. The yarn is quite possibly my
White Birch Fiber Socks (2008)
Pattern: Wendy’s Toe-Up/Cat Bordhi’s Riverbed master pattern for the arch, and Barbara Walker’s “Gothic Lattice” for the ankle patterning. Yarn: White Birch Fiber — Summer Grasses Method: Hand knit Completed: November 19, 2008. The yarn is quite nice to
Brown Noro Kureyon Socks (2008)
Pattern: Started as Wendy’s Toe-Up, but needed more ease for the arch. I worked in Cat Bordhi’s Riverbed master pattern for the arch, and used her standard heel. Yarn: Noro Kureyon Sock (S149) and Mountain Colors Bearfoot (Chocolate)
SeaWool Diamond Moss Socks (2008)
Pattern: Wendy’s Toe-Up, using the diamond/moss pattern from Lesley Stanley’s “The New Stitch Library” on thae ankle Yarn: Fleece Artist Sea Wool Method: Hand knit Completed: May 8, 2008. I knit these at a slightly tighter tension than the
Kidsilk Haze Shoulder Scarf (2008)
Pattern: Branching Out by Susan Pierce Lawrence, http://www.knitty.com/issuespring05/PATTbranchingout.html Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk) Method: Handknit Completed: March 23, 2008. I had one (delicious) ball of Rowan Kidsilk Haze (approx 200yds), and I wanted something
Soy Tank Top (2008)
Pattern: Bobbie by Diane Zangl, for SWTC Yarn: SWTC Pure (100% soysilk(tm)) Method: Handknit Completed: February 23, 2008. I’m calling it a tank top, but it’s almost more of a Tee. I made it mostly according to the pattern,
TieDye Baby Blanket (2008)
Pattern: Doily with Spiral http://yarnover.net/patterns/doilies/beyer/b1.html Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock Method: Handknit Completed: January 25, 2008. Well, the name tells you the “design intent” of this project! I was aiming to build a spiral tie dye effect, while retaining
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