Baby fumes

So, my niece was expecting a baby in August. And I did become overcome by a huge urge to knit for the baby. And new mom too. I made socks and hat for baby, and socks for mom. But then a friend said her daughter-in-law was expecting her second child in November. No problem, I thought. Surely I could knit several pieces of a baby set (pants, socks, hat, sweater, blanket). This was my thinking back in August. My friend didn't get the yarn untill the end of September. No problem. Surely I can knit the pants and another piece before the baby is born, right? Ha, ha. Not quite. Second baby was born around Thanksgiving (USA) and I finished the pants yesterday. I blame it on baby fumes :)

my rav project page

yarn: heritage solids by cascade yarns, 116g = 507yds

P.S. fingering weight yarn + baby pants = still a lot of stitches (doh) P.P.S. why,yes. that is a leather grain look counter top in my kitchen, lots of interesting texture (what were they thinking?? grr)

November

Here's my Nov. prime time entry. I was teaching a sock knitting class and this is my version of the class pattern. Knitpicks sock yarn ("Essential") dyed with koolaid and food coloring. Started just before the class around September 24th, Knit just slightly ahead of each class section and both done just after end of class on November 13th. Used US 1½ (2.5 mm) needles, sometimes dpns, sometimes circs.

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/laceandcables/socks-4

September

These are socks for my father-in-law.  I started them on Aug. 27, finished today Sep. 18, 2011.  Yarn is Jo-Ann Sensations Soles & More that I got on clearance for less than $2 each.  The balls are 60g each and I used 100g total, about 438 yds, needles US 1 - 2.25 mm.

Fair time

Finished my August prime time shawl. In the Storm clouds. It's soaking right now. Then I will block it along with some other things for the county fair which starts this Saturday. The pattern is In the Pink. Used less than 4 balls of Mini Mochi, color storm clouds. About 694 yds.

The forever socks in July

Second pair of socks done in July. In-Between Socks. I think these socks took the longest to complete. They were my in-between projects/ easy pattern. Started in February and done on July 25th.  My own pattern, toe up with heel flap, 312 yds of Austermann Step on US 1 1/2.

Leap frogging the year away - July

So here's another project started in one month and finished in another.  Started June 28 2011, completed July 15 2011.  Rav page. 96 g of Patons Kroy Socks FX = 318 yards.  These will be a present for my niece.

Early for June

My rav project page Artichoke pattern, in Panda Silk (about 1.4 skeins = 285.6 yards). Beads from Joanns. I started on May 27, 2011, finished on June 24, 2011.

These booties will be part of a set but they were enough to give me enough finished yardage for June. Used 10g of yarn (54 yds). Rav page for set . The pattern was written for straights. I changed it a bit so I could do it in the round = no seams, yeah. Much quicker that way. Started and finished today.

Triforce in May

Ravelry project, used Caron Simply Soft. I used 400yds to knit and 22yds to crochet. Plus about 184g of stuffing.  For M who loves the Zelda games. Started May 15 2011, finished May 31 2011.

April finishes

ETA: I think these socks qualify for KWTP, but not totally sure because they were entered in the 50 socks book group March/April KAL.

These are my New Wheat socks. They started out as socks for me, but my 9 yr old claimed them. The finish photo is of my right foot and her left foot. Started Apr 6, done Apr 14. Used 68g 251 yds of Panda Soy in dogwood pink.

My version of Amiga cardigan from Knitty. Started Apr 20, done Apr 30, finished weaving in ends at 11:15pm. Just needs blocking. I used 298g (almost all of 3 hanks) 1367yds of Zitron Trekking Hand Art in the green color Irland. I made the body and collar longer.

garter fun

First item is an elephant that used 34g of yarn for knitting = 156yds. Used Serenity sock yarn. Started back on January 16th. Pattern in an online copy of Australian newspaper found through rav.  Got sidetracked with all kinds of stuff but finally finished it March 31st. I made this for my 9yr old daugher who loves elephants. Her verdict is love at first sight :)  My elephant project on Ravelry.

Second item is a pair of fingerless mittens for my 11yr old daughter. This was a big hit with her, AND her classmates.  Used 32g of knitpicks essential sock yarn = 147yds. Pattern my own, just garter st rectangle with thumb gusset made sideways, slip stitch crochet closed. mittens on rav  Total yards for finished objects in March 156 + 147 = 303yds.  My 2011 projects so far, rav link to things I started in 2011 and hope to finish in 2011.

Socks and Scarf in February

Finshed green socks used about 260yds Panda Superwash. Finished Rodekool scarf used 193yds Mini Mochi.

Fish tails and socks - progress

I participated in the Rodekool Brioche Scarf KAL too. (rav project page) Even the same color of Mini Mochi (neptune) as Lorraine. My scarf took a little less than 1 skein, so about 193 yds. Needles US 5 (3.75mm). Started it Jan 1st, finished Feb 10th.

This was an easy/hard(@#^&) scarf. It's a four row repeat and I just couldn't get the hang of the first row till almost the end. And separating for the ribbed section messed me up both times. The 2nd -4th rows were a breeze. My 9yr old model loves it.

The second project are a pair of toe-up socks I'm teaching. It's interesting how several people can have the same idea at about the same time.

I came up with this pattern on my own after knitting some regular top-down heel flap socks. It involved a lot of frogging. At the time I couldn't find any patterns with this construction, but now I'm starting to see this construction in some published patterns.

These socks are in Panda Superwash, color leaf shades, needles US 1 1/2 (2.5mm). Hope to have them done before the end of the month.

Frozen skeletons

Started January 2, 2011, completed January 28, 2011. Used needles size 4 US, yarn Berroco Comfort DK, 86g = 306 yds.  It's a combination of two patterns I found on Ravelry, round dance and  zombie hat. My rav project page.