Farah Sock

I am designing a sock that I am calling 'Farah'. I am working up the design using this Noro Kuureyon Sock as seen in this picture, however, for the KAL I will be using CPY Panda Cotton in Folliage (green). Since I am doing them toe up, they will be as tall as the yarn is long!

What this picture doesn't show is that the top of the sock is covered in cables! No it's not likely other folks will want to do this sock pattern, but then you never know!

Jan Miraglio

Finished socks

These took a long time to kit. I started May 2 and Finished June 26. There was a shawl finished along side this. They're for my son-in-law, whose birthday was May 19.

They're from a vintage sock book. I shortened the leg to 8 inches. There are 84 stitches on the leg, which really eats up yarn. The SKA group on Ravelry had cables for one of the May options. (You have until June30 to finish)

Yarn is Zitron Trekking Pro Natura, a wool bamboo blend. It's very soft and very splitty. I used Knit Picks harmony dps and should have used something with points less sharp.

I have started another pair of socks for a birthday July 5. I hope to "ride" in the Tour de Socks, but I'll have a late start.

anything goes...tweed socks ready

The first pair of a big order... they came ready yesterday. Trekking Tweed is the yarn I used for this pair... in blue. I like the way this yarn knits up.

Anything Goes KAL

The Labyrinth Carpetbag from Interweave Knits, Holiday 2008 knit with Patons Classic Merino wool - about 5 skeins @ 220 yards each. I did an i-cord handle instead of the leather one called for. There was a very big error in the pattern as printed in the magazine. The corrected directions for the triangles are on the Interweave website. This was fun to knit (once I figured out it was the pattern and not me that was crazy) but I would change the sequence of colors if I made it again.

June 52 Week Challenge

This is "Wavy" from knitty.com. I started it on June 7 and I'm knitting it with two skeins of Galway wool @ 210 yards each.

All balled up and ready to go....

you can't tell I'm excited, can you. This used to be pale gray yarn...but now it's green. YIPPEE!!! I'm going to conveniently forget that I have sock one for anything goes on the needles. Better get hopping so I can start within a time frame to hope to finish in time!

anything goes

just to show that i do occasionally finish pairs of things....

"water lilies"

cascade heritage paints

and yes, i know that i only had to kitchener the toe on one sock after my progress picture. heehee!

and here are my "kai-meis." i actually finished these before we started the "anything goes" kal but wanted to share with you anyway.

"kai-mei"
mini-mochi in violet rainbow

this is the newer version of mini-mochi. it has a tighter spin to it so it is not quite as splitty as the first batch. being single ply, there are still some thick and thin spots and it is still a pita to frog (no, don't ask). it still knits up nice and fluffy!

Anything Goes socks and mitts

The fingerless mitts are "Green Thumb" by Diana Foss and a very fast knit using Merino Magic. Pattern says 150 yds. Fred really likes them on cold mornings here.
The socks are Anne Hanson's "Luxor" pattern in Crystal Palace bamboo wool Neptune color. This photo doesn't do them justice. The yarn is just gorgeous and has many subtle colors that have a slight shimmer in the sun. The pattern says 450 yds, but I used 2 1/2 balls which works out to 465 yds. This pair seemed to take a long time to knit compared to the Menehunes. I'm finishing the first sock tonight and so am happy they will be ready to post for July AND Fred's birthday. I have had to order some Wilton's frosting dye to get some red and blue yarn that won't run for the tour de France project. I sure envy you knitters up there that can just get yarn without a lot of fuss. The other yarns I have dyed using Ashford dyes have run into the white section so it will be worth the wait.

52 Week Challange - Debbie (Grandma 07)

Here is my finished project for June. The pattern is the June Mystery Sock from the Solid Socks Group on Ravelry and the yarn is Panda Silk. This one required a lot of concentration, but the end result was worth it! The sock on the left is actually a mirror image of the one on the right, but I didn't notice that it was on the blocker funny until I put the photos onto my computer. Of course, the camera battery is now dead so I'll have to retake the photo after it recharges.

Angel Island Shell Complete

And it is DONE. YIPPEE!!!!! I wasn't sure, with life and all happening. However, the Angel Island shell is done and no flakes are flying. Amazing what this challenge has done for my finish ratio! Thanks! I took 676 yds of Bella Colour to finish this tank.

Socks and dishcloths

I have finished one crocheted dishcloth. 137 yards so far. I'll make sure that the lighting is better when I finish the second one.

There is sock progress. I'm now on the heel of the second sock. It's remarkable how quickly socks knit up when you actually work on them.

Knitting Progress

I finished one sock for my latest 52 week KAL project, so I thought I'd post a progress photo:


This is Panda Cotton in the colorway "Roses". Love it!

Birthday socks started

I'm hoping this pair will be ready on the 4th of July and be my posting for that month. Pattern is Menehunes Cobblestones by Adrienne Fong.
It is a fast knit with enough pattern to keep it interesting, but easy enough to watch a good mystery by the fire. The yarn is from a stash of 6 skeins I bought for airplane socks, knowing he will always need red or blue socks for airshows.

anything goes items for Joel

The socks are "Baby Cable Socks" by Diane Kostecki and I used Merino Magic for them as well as the hat ("Ashton") by Maxcine DeGouttes, a free pattern on ravelry. I somehow lost the original progress pic of it so took this to show it finished other than weaving in the ends. :) The 2 projects took 44 gms of a 50 gm ball which is 105 meters. The hat reminds me of a Hershey's kiss and was a lot of fun to knit.
The tiny mitts are "Newborn Norwegian Sweet Mitts" by Jennifer Hoel (free on ravelry) and took 6 gms of Patonyle (about 23 yds) and HOURS to knit. Cute, but yikes! I mailed them to Cheryl who told me they fit Joel and are keeping him from scratching his face so the time was well spent. Not going to make 1/2 dozen pair like I originally intended. LOL

52 week June project finally finished

I finished Kala's "Sweetie Pie" 2nd sock in time for June. Hooray! Made of crock pot dyed Patonyle using Wilton's teal frosting dye and a bit of blue food coloring dribbled here and there.

This is a fast sock to knit and fits really well. I've made 3 pair now (gifted the others) and will keep these and enjoy wearing them myself. :) Approximately 300 yds used for the pair.

something different

... while surfing patterns I accidentally ran into the Drops Garnstudio 0-515. Christmas ornaments :-) How cute!

I decided to sit down and knit one, in some yarn that was left over from previous projects; white Trekking and red Regia. Doubled to get the right effect... and it took me less than an hour to create.

anything goes kal

Cropped lace cardigan in yellow Bamboozle. Making it for my new LYS. Started about a week ago.

contest and happy summer!

Here is my project from my contest winnings. And entry for June and new contest. I used the Crystal Palace Cotton Chenille and made two face cloths. One for me and one for Katie. The pattern is off of Ravelry "Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth" and it is free. The larger one has 44 rows before the decrease and the smaller has 36. (I am guessing that if you want them to match in size aprox. 40 would work.)

Have a happy summer! Here is the kids at our favorite beach Haystack Rock (in Oregon) is in the background. Working on one more pair of socks for the June total!

XXOO, Jody

I have been knitting.

I have been knitting but much of it has been test knitting that I can not show for months. So here is the best I can do.
The starts to the blue yarn is a test knit, the redish yarn is a pair of winter house socks not yet finished.
The is the start to a baby hat, as is the next picture. Also another pair of booties requested by a family member, the pink cuffs on the booties does not show well.
My baby hats. Always wanted to make the strawberry hat. Was fun.
I had left over buttons from a quilt for a Kindergarten teacher so added them to the hat. Hidden are the yellow buttons and a red button on top. No pattern just winged it. Buddy loved the attention. These 2 hats are going to a charity auction.
The completed blue socks from above.
A bag I was able to test knit. I did not get a progress picture.

Brown socks I test knitted but did not take a progress picture. Well pattern is such that no other part of these socks could I show.Wow all these have been finished this month. I did not know how much I had done until I posted it. There is another pair of test knitted socks but the pattern is such that I can not show any part of them until Sept. Oh and there is a baby sweater that I have not blocked yet. So I guess I have been knitting even though I thought I had not.

Socks again

And the lucky recipient is our two year old son. They are worked in Crystal Palace Yarns Panda Superwash, I used 1 ball to create this pair, on needles US 2. The pattern is a freebie on Ravelry.

Yarn project by Katie 52-week for Jody, June.

Here is my progress picture with my yarn winnings! It is the "what's it?" shall-scarf thingie on the CPY site. This is my last day of school. I got a perfect attendacnce award too. I want to go to the beach and have fun this summer. and I want to knit a hat for my coach in KOB (kidddz on the block.) Plus, I want toteach my friends how to knit. Bye,

Katie

Here is my progress for June too. I could not get Katie to smile. Probably because her shawl is on the worst needles EVER! We can not afford needles to replace them. Darin has been off work since December. But, we still have no credit card debt, (and only a small house payment.) Plus, I coupon like I knit, so I save a lot on groceries. Want to do a pair of Zebra stripes socks on another site. And I am saving up. We will see if I can afford it. The KAL starts in July (1st.) Gotta get Katie to school for her last day! Yeah, maybe sleep in tomorrow! And Nathan is in his Big-boy bed! Sorry for the chatter but I just love you guys! You are all like my knitting family. I try to explain to my hubby but he does not get it. He just shakes his head. Oh well, I gotta find some guy patterns for socks. But, I need to finally make a pair for me now, yeah.

Jody

Finished in June

I finally finished my black shawl. I still need to write the pattern. The yarn is Aussi sock, 2 1/2 skeins. Needles are US #6/4.0 mm. I delivered it to the yarn company at the trade show Sunday, only a couple of days late. Fancy photos will be taken later this week and inserted in the pattern.

I've been working on a pair of socks since early May, or not working, because of the shawl and sewing deadlines. This is how far I am now. They are for a May 19 birthday. He'll get them when they're finished. Yarn is Zitron Trekking Pro Natura in a denim color. Needles are Knit Picks Harmony US# 1.5/2.5 mm. The pattern is vintage, adapted to the target foot. I didn't knit 10 1/2" legs.

new socks in the works

The past weekend was WWKIP although I have heard that in the US WWKIP day has been moved to next weekend. It was nice enough to knit in the park, although I did not find the energy to do so. Stupid allergies! On Sunday it started to rain - YAY! Not good news for sun lovers, but the rain knocked down the pollen, and that is good for me.

I have been knitting though... socks. One of a pair is done, the other in the works. I also started another pair for Wietse; this time in Panda Superwash StoneWash. The same pattern as the previous ones, only a tiny little bit shorter. LOL!

Oh....I was in a swap with a sweet lady from Austria - we mailed out on the same day, but her package is still on its way to me. So I was a grumpy mom this weekend, telling my kids what I'd do if the postie would show up...:-S

I have been thinking of...
poking him with knitting needles
shout and be angry
throw pollen at him
or hit him with my tape measure

but I'd probably will thank him for delivering the package...

some new progress photos for 52 week KAL

I started some new projects with Panda Cotton for the 52 week KAL!

First, I began a Panda Cotton Drop Stitch Scarf in Seascape:


Loving the pattern, yarn and colorway!!! The pattern was easy to memorize so I could knit in the car. Yay!

And on Saturday, for WWKIP Day (World Wide Knit in Public Day), I cast on a new pair of socks in the Roses colorway (also beautiful):


I was also using the sock for a photo scavenger hunt and this was a photo of the sock at 100+ feet to earn points! ;-)

52 Week Challenge - MAZ

What is on my needles now: A pair of Palazzo in a tweedy yarn. Just to test the pattern written now in German. The original sock was knit up in 2006. What you see is the reverse side of the heel turn, made to last long and meet the challenge of my weight :-)
Before you ask: Yes, it is a conventional construction. From time to time I still do such things...

I love the yarn, it is so soft and I will dye some for my very first booth at a craft fair this weekend.

Here is a wollen yarn with long colourruns in natural shades of grey. My Winter shawl/stole to match my grey coat.

It will be shaped like some of the Scandinavian shawls you can sling around endlessly.

52 Week Challenge - Brenda (Owlsrook)

Completed my Chevron Socks - The color still reminds me of Candy Corn Candies. They took 348 yards of Online Sock Yarn, knit using magic loop method.

So, one project completed for June, and off to find something new to start.

Brenda (Owlsrook).