Jane in NC Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I'm maybe one step up from a beginning knitter. In my quest for a scarflet with a simple cable pattern, I found this pattern, a "Twilight" inspired thing. Not a fan of Twilight on this end--I just thought that it was lovely. My version is attached as a photo. The yarn is from Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill in Wisconsin, a blend of greens and blues called Connemara. So what are you knitting? Or crocheting? Or sewing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) I'm crocheting baby blankets. Over and over and over. Apparently I have very fertile friends. Right now I'm doing a popcorn-ish looking hooded blanket x 2 for twin boys using Stylecraft's Wondersoft acrylic -- a beautiful acrylic from the UK. I'm allergic to wool (99% sure I am, at least) so I have to stick with cotton and acrylic. I would love to use more lamby-type yarns :) though. The completed blanket picture is not my work...it's from the Lion Brand website where the pattern is available for free (if you are a registered user, which is free as well). I'm about 15% done. Edited September 9, 2009 by BikeBookBread added link, picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Oh, that scarflet is lovely. I'm a fairly new knitter myself. I discovered I love knitting socks, so I always have at least one pair going. I'm also making hats for my kids and their Build-a-Bears. I'm also working on a weird hat for myself, not sure if it's going to turn out. I accidently bought acyrlic sock yarn, so I'm using that for a hat. Ooooh....socks! I have not yet dared! Do you have pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I'm maybe one step up from a beginning knitter. In my quest for a scarflet with a simple cable pattern, I found this pattern, a "Twilight" inspired thing. Yours is SO PRETTY. The picture on the author's site is creepy! Yikes! I don't understand the vampire thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) I went back to knitting after a year. I saw my friend's works in progress and they inspired me. I'm doing something simple for once so that I can finish it quickly. I'm doing the jacket with the collar in a size 6 for my dd. It's in a Plymouth Galway bulky yarn. http://www.designbylouise.com/detail.cfm?pg=2&ID=22 The designer is local and she has nice, simple patterns. She has a wonderful yarn shop. I recommend visiting her shop if you are ever in MA. Louise Edited September 9, 2009 by LMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 I'm crocheting baby blankets. Over and over and over. That is adorable! Good idea to mention the Lion website since they make so many free patterns available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Yours is SO PRETTY. The picture on the author's site is creepy! Yikes! I don't understand the vampire thing... Thanks. Nor do I understand the vampire thing! The pattern has an error in line 7 if anyone is feels like trying it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 The first of a pair of socks I'm knitting for my SIL for her birthday in November. BTW I really love the yarn you choose for your scarflet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 That is adorable! Good idea to mention the Lion website since they make so many free patterns available. THANKS! It is SO EASY. You only have to know how to chain, sc and dc, and of course how to count -- which is always the hardest part for me :tongue_smilie:. ETA: I want to knit SO badly. I wouldn't even call myself a beginner, because all I know how to do is cast on, knit and purl. But I don't know how to fix mistakes! And my tension is AWFUL! I get so inspired by knitting. YOu can do so much more with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Socks. Pretty much always socks because they are portable, and I get a rush from finishing them! I get these knitting hang-ups and only knit one thing until I get sick of it and start the next obsession. But knitting socks makes me feel rather clever. I also have a really large afghan going for crochet, and that is going to take forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 This is very pretty! I like the one in the pattern, just not the title. Yuk! You just have to let the buttons be buttons and not something unlikely like blood LOL. I admire the people who can knit socks. Mittens are the most complicated thing I've managed. Right now, I am knitting black watch caps for my sons. We are fairly sure that their maritime academy will let them wear them with their uniforms. The pattern is here: http://www.seamenschurch.org/484.asp Jane gave it to me. Thank you! I've made one already and it was very easy and came out well. This is a fun thread. -Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I'm maybe one step up from a beginning knitter. In my quest for a scarflet with a simple cable pattern, I found this pattern, a "Twilight" inspired thing. Not a fan of Twilight on this end--I just thought that it was lovely. My version is attached as a photo. The yarn is from Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill in Wisconsin, a blend of greens and blues called Connemara. So what are you knitting? Or crocheting? Or sewing? This is so pretty! Make sure you post pictures of it when you finish. I have several unfinished projects on the needles and several others I'd like to start, but the needles I need are already occupied. :lol: The first thing I need to finish is a knitted hat that was supposed to be a Christmas present for DH the year before last. Since I didn't have time to make it before Christmas, I thought I would motivate myself to do it by giving him the yarn and a picture of what was to come. No such luck! So I guess I better dig it out and dust it off. Maybe I'll finish it before this coming Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Here is a picture of the first two pairs I've knitted. Knitting socks is really much easier than it seems. Especially when using the self-stripping or self-patterning yarns. Wow--just wow! Maybe I'll find the courage to try socks one of these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Right now, I am knitting black watch caps for my sons. We are fairly sure that their maritime academy will let them wear them with their uniforms. The pattern is here: http://www.seamenschurch.org/484.asp Jane gave it to me. Thank you! I've made one already and it was very easy and came out well. This is a fun thread. -Nan I made the watch cap for a gift last Christmas. You're right--it is easy and I learned a new thing when making it, the Kitchener stitch which came out beautifully. The Seamens Organization is a good cause for those who are looking to use up some extra yarn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I just finished these waffle rib socks for my dad, and now I'm knitting the leaf lace socks from Vogue's Ultimate Sock Book. I love looking at everyone's projects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I just finished these waffle rib socks for my dad, and now I'm knitting the leaf lace socks from Vogue's Ultimate Sock Book. I love looking at everyone's projects! Beautiful! I love the color combo. The texture is rich, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Here is a picture of the first two pairs I've knitted. Knitting socks is really much easier than it seems. Especially when using the self-stripping or self-patterning yarns. Love those colors, Diane! What yarn did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirch Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Everything is so pretty! I've only been knitting prayer shawls for church lately. The one I'm working on now is in pretty desert colors. Seeing all the lovely things here though is inspiring - I might have to start a new project. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I have been crocheting (cannot get the hang of knitting) baby layettes which is exactly what I need. Small clothes that are done fast and I am rewarded quickly with the finished product. I am doing hats, booties and jackets for a Crisis Pregnancy Center in town. I am toying with the idea of crocheting a cardigan style wrap for myself but am scared to waste money on nice yarn when I am not sure it will turn out so I can wear it. I want to be brave and educate myself first so there will be limited damage. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks! For the socks on the left I used Patons Kroy sock yarn in cyan stripes and the socks on the right were knit with Sensations(a Jo-Ann brand, I believe) Soles and More in grey shades. I just bought a bunch more of both kinds of yarn in many colors because it was on sale and I have many requests for socks for Christmas. Thank you-- I'll add them to my stash list! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritAnnia Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 That's really nice, Jane. I've been thinking of knitting a few of those as gifts this Christmas. I particularly like the colours of the yarn you've chosen. I'm a total beginning knitter having just started teaching myself this June. I started by making a doubled yarn scarf for my son from cheapy bright coloured yarn on huge needles. It was good, easy beginning project and ds was happy with it. I'm thinking of trying some fingerless gloves to make it a set. I've made a basketweave square... and now I don't know what to do with it. *lol* It's part of the 2009 Afghan monthly patterns. I'd like to try the rest but need to find some nicer yarn first. Currently I'm knitting this Lion Brand cable patterned throw as a Christmas gift for my MIL. Yesterday as a break from all that heavy knitting I made a couple of cat toys and was very pleased with myself at how they turned out. This little whale, and this felted mouse. They were great for learning increasing/decreasing, i-cord, ssk, felting, and my first efforts at sewing up a finished piece. I'm waiting for an order of yarn and needles to get started on some lace-ish bookmarks, a hat for my older son, and my daughter's going to try knitting herself a hat as well. I need to work on getting pictures of some of my efforts to share here and on ravelry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 On my knitting needles, I have a shawl, or maybe an extra wide scarf. I have huge balls of mohair that I got at a thrift store, so I tripled the strands and started knitting basket weave. I just thought it would be fun to see how many stitches I could get on the needles. It's thick and soft, and in a green colour my sister will like, so I'll probably give it to her for Christmas. I like working on it whenever I'm just sitting and listening, so I bring it to church or knit when we have groups of people over to chat. On my sewing machine is finally my sewing machine cover project. I am making an upside down tote bag to use as a cover. I cut two rectangles from an old sheet, and I "crazy quilted" strips of silk (obtained from silk shirts at a thrift store) onto the rectangles, then put it together as a bag. I made a lining out of pretty fabric (a sheet I found), and it's sitting there waiting for me to finish it. I was going to embroider the lines between strips, but they were long and there were many and I didn't have the patience. :) Fun stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 On my sewing machine is the sail cover I'm supposed to be altering so it fits my youngest's mainsail. I've been procrastinating because it isn't an easy project, and I'm not sure my sewing machine is going to like the heavy material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Bog jacket on one set More interesting scarf on another when I get bored wth just knitknitknitknitknit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 What is a bog jacket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 What is a bog jacket? It's also called The Baby Surprise jacket; an Elizabeth Zimmerman pattern. I am making it for my 10 yr old. I am in a knitting circle and we are all working on the same project although in various sizes. I can't tackle an adult one yet. (If ever). Mine is one color, and then will have a contrasting trim. I haven't decided on buttons or a zipper yet. I'm not doing a hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 The first 16 rows of a 3-6 month sweater for my first child (she'll be 5 in 2 months). I had great aspirations when my MIL, who is a wonderful knitter, was here with us after she was born and able to fix all my mistakes. On that note, can someone point me in the direction of some great knitting tutorial sites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I keep trying to make other projects and losing energy for them, so I have gone back to socks- they just seem to fit my lifestyle, my handbag, and the timeslots I have to knit in :) So, at present its a pair of self striping blue and white socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Mac Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm on the homeward stretch on a crop cardigan for me. Next project in line is a poncho for my youngest daughter (her big sister has one and loves it) and I found this site when looking for my daughters poncho, and completely fell in love with the "sixties squares poncho" for me. Shame we're heading into spring now so I'm likely to get half way through one of the projects and then stop until the weather gets cold again :tongue_smilie: I've never thought about knitting socks before but you are all making such cute socks that I might have to add those to my never-ending list of project wants too:lol: Are socks easy to knit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Mac Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 The first 16 rows of a 3-6 month sweater for my first child (she'll be 5 in 2 months). I had great aspirations when my MIL, who is a wonderful knitter, was here with us after she was born and able to fix all my mistakes. On that note, can someone point me in the direction of some great knitting tutorial sites? Google is your friend :) After a disastrous attempt by my Mum to teach me to knit when I was around 10, I learnt to knit from Google at age 30 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I do so little knitting in the summer b/c of the garden. I'm about to start back up though, I can feel it. I'm halfway done with a pair of cabled wristlets, 3/4 done with a set of knucks (free pattern from Knitty.com), and 3/4 done with a vest for my youngest son. Then I plan to do some holiday gifts, and more socks. I love socks. Also, I want to do the Bird in the Hand mittens I saw on Ravelry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritAnnia Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Ah, yes, the disasterous attempts to learn... how fondly I recall! :D I was so bad at knitting as a child that when I gave it a try a couple of months ago I fully expected to hate it/make a square unrecognizeable/ get so tangled in yarn I'd need to be rescued. As it turned out, I wasn't so bad at all so now I force dh to look at each stage of my projects and ooh and aah to encourage me :lol: I used http://www.knittinghelp.com to get me started on the basics, http://www.youtube.com videos for a visual on a few other techniques, and http://www.ravelry.com for patterns and a recent strange mistake I made which turned out to be not a mistake at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 An Amigurumi teddy bear. I need to finish it soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekingSimplicity Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 wool glove/mitts that I'm making in a dark green Cascade 220. Then a scarf I started from red Frivola yarn. It's a novelty yarn that has big pom poms. I bought it to play with, but think it will become a scarf for a xmas present. Have to go back and get 2 more balls now to finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Can I play too? I do loom knitting instead of needle knitting. I have a blanket for DD on my serenity loom, and a long scarf on my knitting board as my portable project (and a yarn de-stasher). I've done a few scarflets lately, I love those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Nothing at the moment, but once swim season is in full swing I plan to knit some easy scarves. I haven't purled in nearly 3 decades and don't plan to start again anytime soon, so I just do garter stitch with a thick yarn. This allows me to talk and knit at the same time, which is useful since I usually have at least one dc sitting with me and/or another parent. I have a scarf on my crochet hook that I started last spring that I'm gong to finish, too. Not that you asked about crocheting ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Youngs Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 A simple wrap of light grey yarn, using stockinette stitch. I LOVE the feel of bamboo needles. Just holding them makes me happy~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Oh, I agree. I feel that way about wool, too. I'd bought some yarn from a friend a while ago, and crazy things happened and it got mis-mailed. It arrived a week or two ago, and she'd put extra skeins in, and ALL of it is wool, including some hand-dyed and some merino. I am dying to just ignore the garden and grab my pointy sticks. It is hard to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Too much. I have sleeve #2 of the Klaralund sweater OTN. A lacy scarf made out of one big ball of fingering weight yarn on #3 needles. Gorgeous fall colors, maybe 2/3, 3/4 of the way done. A linen handtowel (I think) made out of the yarn leftover from my Monteagle bag. I'm probably going to burn right through it since it's pretty wide because I heard that I should allow for shrinkage in linen. :001_huh: A slip-stitch placemat for my dad that I'm making very slow progress on because it hurts my hands to work it. And some socks for Sylvia, 2 at a time toe up on one needle. I'm working the heel flaps now. Slow progress, #1 needles. I have problems.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Not that you asked about crocheting ;). But I did! I am also interested in sewing projects, weaving--any textile craft. Really any craft. The scarflet that I photographed is intended for a friend with a birthday later in the month. After I finish that, I figured I should get into gear for Christmas and am using this thread for inspiration (potential kick in the pants if needed down the road ;)) Thanks to everyone who has contributed thus far! You all are amazing! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 But I did! I am also interested in sewing projects, weaving--any textile craft. Really any craft. Jane Well, once I learn how to read I'll do better, I promise. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Gorgeous projects, everyone! I'm currently knitting myself a sweater, "Samus" from Knitty, in pale pink Lamb's Pride Brown Sheep worsted. I'm a lace-aholic, so I've also got a lace project going, which is "Melon Shawl" from Victorian Lace Today Are you on Ravelry? That's a great site! Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 am using this thread for inspiration Oooooo, then how about a scarf with beads knitted in?? I made a couple of these last year and it was really fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Oooooo, then how about a scarf with beads knitted in?? I made a couple of these last year and it was really fun. How difficult is that? Can you do it in garter stitch??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 How difficult is that? Can you do it in garter stitch??? It's not hard...only I can't remember exactly how to explain it. I found instructions (with big pictures) in a book that showed me how. Basically you string beads onto the yarn before you start your project, and then knit each bead into a stitch where you want the bead to appear. Is garter stitch where you just keep knitting instead of purling? Yes, you can do it in garter stitch - you can probably do it in any stitch - it's just a matter of learning the technique of weaving it into a stitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 It's not hard...only I can't remember exactly how to explain it. I found instructions (with big pictures) in a book that showed me how. Basically you string beads onto the yarn before you start your project, and then knit each bead into a stitch where you want the bead to appear. Is garter stitch where you just keep knitting instead of purling? Yes, you can do it in garter stitch - you can probably do it in any stitch - it's just a matter of learning the technique of weaving it into a stitch. That sounds easy enough to do. It's not that I couldn't purl, since I did it when I was much younger, but I just am not interested in relearning it or having to read patterns at the moment. I'm guessing I could do the same thing with crocheting, as well. Perhaps my dd's will donate some beads to my cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I'm guessing I could do the same thing with crocheting, as well. You sure can! I haven't tried it, but the pictures made it look easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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