Archive for August, 2011
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Two on Twos-day!
Well my finished Friday post didn’t pan out. So now I have a bonus finished project for you!
First up, my Rustic Autumn Shawl:
Well.. mine is not so autumn-y it is more summery with the rainbow yarn!
The details: This is a needle knit, the pattern can be found here: Click here
Yarn: Kauni Strikkfasthed 8/2
Colorway EQ
Bought at The Clay Purl in Nashville IN
Knit up on my Addi Turbos!!
I used exactly one ball of yarn, and had about 24” left over!! YES!! NO LEFTOVERS!
This was an easy knit, anyone who is a beginner with shawls should try this one out!
Love the pattern!! It was a fun knit!
Next up: Elisabeth’s Cowl from Wendy Knits Lace
This is one of the introductory patterns in Wendy’s new book. An easy lace knit, even I didn’t make any mistakes on it!! Which is impressive!!
I have it pinned up on a piece of cardboard to block right now, I need to get some ‘action’ shots of these!
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease. (not sure of the color it is variegated browns very pretty)
The pattern can be found in the book Wendy Knits Lace
This is also a needle knit, I am happy to say that this lace pattern is an easy one to do on a knitting loom! No translation needed other than for a K2Tog, move your stitch to the right and for a SSK, move your stitch to the left!
And of course you want to keep your stitches LOOSE when working lace on a loom!
I have leftovers. Grr. It tool less yarn than the pattern called for.
I would definitely knit this one again it’s a nice easy fast knit. I made it in two evenings!
I will give it a try sometime soon on the loom!
I am playing with some small projects on a new loom, I will give you all some more information when I get a thumbs up from the loom maker!! So look for that soon!
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Yarncraft Interview up!!
A while back I was contacted by Zontee at the Yarncraft Podcast and asked if I would be interested in an interview. Of course I said yes!
Well the cast went up on Monday I just got the chance to listen to it today! There are a lot of great tips on relieving stress on your body and arms while you knit or crochet!
Also of course the interview with yours truly.
You can listen to it here: Yarncraft Episode 98
Ok … it’s still hard to listen to myself on recordings even though I had to do it weekly at my last job!! It was sure fun to do the interview!
In any case if you haven’t listened to it yet enjoy! Let me know what you think!
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Finished Friday
I am finished!! Finished driving 12 hours or more a day. Finished sleeping in a different place every night. Finished eating sandwiches and fast food. Yes I am finished with our massive road trip!! Three weeks is long enough!
HOME at last!!
I am not finished with the knitting project I took along. Since Brian severely sprained his ankle right before we left and I had to do the bulk of the driving..
More on the trip later.. and on the knitting for that matter!
Paying the bills…
Coming April 13th
