Archive for September, 2011
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1 of 9
Well actually this one will be 2 of 9. I am planning out a little introductory project for newbie loom Knitters. Designed to get me to stop needle knitting for a bit to continue to rest my left thumb.
So far, it’s almost working
So this will be one square for a blanket. Having been inspired by the "Hexapuff" craze on Ravelry, I thought I would work on a bit of a loom knit version.
The yarn I used for this square is the new Martha Stewart Crafts yarn Alpaca Blend.
I was sent a few samples as well as a Martha Stewart Knitting and Weaving Loom set.
The yarn is delightful! I will definitely be getting more!
The loom set is wonderful! It is so versatile and easy to use! I can easily see this being my new go to loom!
I am planning a little video review, along with a fun little free pattern some time in the next few days.
So keep an eye out for that and more squares as well!Resistance is FUTILE! You will be i-loom-inated!!
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Bookish Thursday: Wendy Knits Lace
I am not a big lace knitter. With 4 kids 2 cats and a dog I don’t have the quieter environment needed to focus on complicated lace patterns. So I tend to avoid it, or if I am making lace I choose simpler geometric patterns.
Enter the book Wendy Knits Lace
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You have seen that I have knit a couple of her Elizabeth’s cowls! They are wonderful!!! Easy, and the lace pattern is easily memorized. SO.. I have stuck my toes into the depths of lace in this book!
There are 20 lovely patterns in this book. From cowls to scarves and shawls, socks and some super cozy afghans and sweaters this book has it all and I feel confident that I could make any of them! That is a big deal for me!
For my loom knitters.. this book is worth a look, I can see that a few of the patterns could be done on the loom. First off Elizabeth’s Cowl could be done on the loom, the Lace Stripe Scarf and Cranbourne Scarf could also be done on the loom.
There are a couple sock patterns that lend themselves pretty easily to the sock loom, and if you have an adjustable sock loom the Vintage Knee socks are doable as well.
So if you are a loom knitter who is looking for a bit more to make I do recommend you take a peek and see if anything interests you in here!
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Moaning on Monday..
When you last left me dear readers, I was ‘trying’ to rest my thumb. It seems I have been too tempted and fiddling with yarn too much trying gauge swatches for a Rhinebeck sweater and I am still hurting.. Sigh..
I really didn’t do TOO Much knitting. I have to say.. It’s just so hard not to!!
Maybe I should pick up a thumb brace support thingy at the drug store and that will annoy me into not knitting. We’ll see..
For now I am writing a couple book reviews that are long overdue and seeing if I can figure out the new blog theme I want to use!
That might keep me out of the yarn, even though I have piled up some project ideas.. and am still obsessing over making that darn Rhinebeck sweater! I don’t know why this year that need just has grabbed hold of me!
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Smalls and a little rest.
I have been taken to small projects lately. Some of them are for a charity auction this weekend, and some are reserved for my alter ego..
I have been having some pain in my thumb so this week I have ‘sort of’ take a break.
It’s hard, not knitting.
The cable guy was here yesterday and I had nothing to do while I waited on him to install the new services.. It was hard.. I was impatient, I was bored, I was a bit grumpy.
People are constantly looking at me knit, and saying they wouldn’t have the patience to knit.. I always reply: “knitting is my patience” and it’s SOOO very true!
There is nothing like taking a few days off to show me just how true that is!
Anyway. I don’t want to irritate my thumb more, but I really want to make a Rhinebeck sweater this year! So I am doing an easy knit and I think I will try making some of it on the loom I just got to help lessen the strain on my thumb.
I was sent a Martha Stewart Weave and Knit Loom set! It’s genius. I will do a full report on it later. I also received some of the new Martha Stewart yarns! They are looking pretty good! So once I have the chance to play with them I will also give you the skinny on them too!
For now I think a couple more days of rest will help this old thumb out.
Paying the bills…
Coming April 13th
