d-made knitting gallery

Color work knee-highs

2008-10-20T19:44:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Vouge Knitting Fall/06 socks
Yarn used: Gems Pearl, fingering weight; colors: Neptune (80-1152-8) and Willow (80-1552-9). Machine Washable and dryable (15 min).
100% Merino wool.

Details: These were designed by Meg Swanson.
This yarn is wonderfully soft for superwash.

Tangled Yoke Cardigan

2007-09-24T13:21:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Tangled Yoke Cardigan
Yarn used:

Details:

Esprit socks - pink

2007-05-11T19:15:00.000-07:00

Pattern: toe up on size 1.5 Addi circular needle. 44 sts
Yarn used: Elann Esprit - color 9055, 98.3% cotton, 1.7% elastic.

Details: I was hoping these would be for me, but I think they ae destind for my mom. Next time I make these, I think I am going to cast on 48 sts. I enjoyed this colorway a lot though.

baby sweater - pink/white stripe

2007-05-01T17:18:00.000-07:00

Pattern: My own
Yarn used: Knit Picks Merino Style, vanilla and petal. 100% merino wool.

Details: This was knit top down in one piece on size 5 needles. I used a picot folded edge for the edges.

fuzzy feet - grey for Jesper

2007-04-23T18:56:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Good 'ol Fuzzy feet from knitty
Yarn used: Elann.com's Peruvian Highland Wool and Lamb's Pride blue matching stripes.

Details: These turned out wider, becasue they were knit doublestranded, but they work great anyway.

Kitty Pi Bed

2007-04-04T17:52:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Kitty Pi Bed
Yarn used: Peruvian Highland yarn from Elann.com

Details: Stella my kitty loved the bed more - before it was felted. I used a I-chord bind off and maybe the top is a little to tight now.

fuzzy feet - pink green

2007-04-01T17:55:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Fuzzy Feet
Yarn used: Brown Sheep Lamb's pride colors: ???

Details: I added an i-chord bind off that looks nice but make the a smidge tight to get on.

Grey aran baby sweater

2007-03-22T17:57:00.000-07:00

Pattern: SIRDAR
Yarn used: Lion Brand Wool-Ease sportweight, grey. Acrylic wool blend.

Details: This was a little fussy at first, but the pattern was easy to memorize once established. The recipient is a good friend's baby - still yet to be born. He'll look so darling in it I'm sure. I almost kept this once for myself, it took about a month to make.

Grandma's sweater

2006-12-28T22:09:00.000-08:00

Pattern: my own - based off her favorite sweater
Yarn used: Schachenmayr Lipmo 60% Acrylic, 40% Viscose

Details: Grandma gave me her favorite sweater to duplicate. I found this yarn on Elann.com, she requested it not be wool.

knucks

2006-12-26T16:59:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Knucks from Knitty.com
Yarn used: Rowan Wool Cotton [50% Merino Wool, 50% Cotton]

Details: I used size 4 needles, but my gauge was loose, so the medium actually turned out well, but a bit baggy on the cuff. I think I'll use size 3 for sure next time. It was fun to do a quick project top down.

Scarf hoodie 2

2006-11-15T15:59:00.000-08:00

Pattern: D-made scarf hoodie pattern
Yarn: Knit Picks

shawl collared vest

2006-11-14T17:31:00.000-08:00

Pattern: from Handknitting
Yarn used: Cascade 220 double stranded on size 10.5 needles.

Details: Wonderful pattern! Knit in round and steeked. This is my first steek project and it was great.

snowflake stocking

2006-11-04T17:57:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Stocking from "Last Minute Knitted Gifts" + my mods
Yarn used: Lamb's Pride Chunky - cream and Worsted - ice blue
Size 8 needles, 9 dpn's for I'chord edge.

Details: I made the toe-up out of my preferred method but followed the stitch count in the pattern. I had never done an I-chord bind off, so that was something new to learn. I love charts that keep you moving on a project.

Rowan chunky scarf

2006-10-02T21:18:00.000-07:00

Pattern: my own
Yarn used: Rowan chunky print (Rhapsody 086) on size 13 needles.

Details: To get the fringe, I dropped 3 sts at the end when I bound off.

Socks - Diakeito

2006-08-28T20:32:00.000-07:00

Pattern: A variation on "making waves" - 64 sts
Yarn used: Diakeito Diamusee Fine, 100% wool, color 121, hand wash. Addi turbo needles 1.5 2-socks on 1 long circular.

Details: I got this Japanese yarn at Churmouse Yarns and enjoyed watcing the colors as I knit. It feels a little rough, but knits up soft. Knitting both socks at a time on the long circular needle make the project go on and on, but that also had to do with my determination to use up all the yarn, so they kept getting longer!

cardigan for Ken

2006-08-21T20:40:00.000-07:00

Pattern: knits for Barbie doll by Nicky Epstein, cardigan for Ken
Yarn used: Heirloom Argyle sock yarn

Details: Great pattern, a miniature raglan cardigan. This was a bit tedious, but fun for a side project. I was going to do a few more, but this book is going back to the library until I'm inspired to use some scrap yarn again.

lion brand lost sweater

2006-08-15T16:43:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Tahki Stacy Charles - Esther Yun-Mancini's Cabled Chunky Turtleneck Vouge Fall/06 Advertising section.
Yarn used: Lion Brand Alpaka, 30% Alpaca, 30% Wool, 40% Acrylic.

Details: The was a quick knit with a totally different yarn than the pattern was designed for. Luckily I made the sleeves a lot longer and the body longer as well, probably by 5 inches. When I put it on, it fits just right, the measurements, seem pretty petite to me.

Update: I forgot this sweater on the train to Copenhagen, so best wishes for a warm winter for whomever ends up with this.

Striped socks

2006-08-12T10:11:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Nancy Bush - Vintage Socks
Yarn used:Lana Grossa Multiringel, color 5050, 80% wool, 20% Polyamid

Details: One skein is enough for 3 socks, I'll be making these again since I have another skein. This yarn is a little rough, but it is regular commercial sock yarn, not anything special like my favorite Socks that Rock yarn.

Scarf hoodie

2006-08-08T22:43:00.000-07:00

Pattern: D-made scarf hoodie pattern
Yarn used: Knit Picks ShineWorsted, 6 skeins

Details: Quick knit, I loved the yarn!

baby socks - basic toe-up

2006-08-01T20:13:00.000-07:00

Pattern: d-made
Yarn used: : Elann.com Peruvian Baby Silk, (1 skein) color 1477 (80% baby alpaca, 20% silk)
Elann.com Baby Cashmere, (1 skein) color 1837 (60% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% cashmere)
For stripped sock: Patons Grace (1 skein each) colors A= 60008 and B= 60012 (100% cotton)

Details: This is a great way to learn toe up short row socks. A quick project is especially fun. I added the tie around the ankle from reports that baby socks are impossible to keep on. This feature may deem them "booties," but the tie could be excluded and they would be the same as socks.

Top-down raglan

2006-07-12T21:30:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Ann Norling - kids top-down raglan
Yarn used: Cascasde Eco Wool from aswellyarnshop.com

Details: Size, Age 4. This sweater is for donation to the Dulaan Project 2007. I wanted to use up some stash yarn for this great charity.

Bavarian baby socks

2006-07-09T16:28:00.001-07:00

Pattern: D-made pattern - coming soon!
Yarn used: Socks that Rock, Jasper colorway, light-weight

Details: These are great for left-over sock yarn, or your first pair of toe-up socks.

Bavarian Rockstar Socks

2006-07-09T16:28:00.000-07:00

Pattern: D-made - BUY NOW.
Yarn used: Socks that Rock - Jasper colorway, Size 1.5 Crystal palace DPNs.

Details: This toe-up sock knit with luscious Socks that Rock yarn from Blue Moon Fiber Arts, has twisted stitches which do not require a cable needle. The pattern is memorizable after you make it past the first repeat.

Widdershins socks

2006-07-09T16:23:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Widdershins from Knitty.com
Yarn used: Cascade Fixation - color 9518 from aswellyarnshop.com

Details: This is the first time I've done a toe-up with this type of cast on. I liked it, but find the other way more entertaining, with the provisional cast-on. I was skeptical about the sock only being 54 sts around, which is why I chose this thicker, stretchier sock yarn. The Cascade Fixation is the perfect weight for this pattern.

Conwy socks

2006-06-25T22:48:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Conwy - Barbara Bush
Yarn used: Socks that Rock, 1.5 US needles DPN

Details:LOVE this yarn, not sure about this striping. The pattern is great - my favorite heel. Not the best toe, but it works fine. I also like the calf shaping.

Baby Bunny

2006-06-10T09:06:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Baby Bronwyn's baby bunny - pattern from Church Mouse Yarn and Tea - Bainbrudge Island, WA
Yarn used: Manos del Uruguay Cotton, color 212, size 6 needles.

Details: Cute bunny, perfect pattern for a beginner knitter'f first project.

Baby cabled sweater

2006-05-01T11:55:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Custom
Yarn used: Lion Brand Cotton-Ease

Details: I had fun designing this and knitting it up quickly. I may knit another and write up the pattern someday.

Hike Rowan Sweater

2006-04-09T23:45:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Rowan Hike - Book ?
Yarn used: Cascade Eco Wool

Details: Jesper's second sweater. It's quite itchy, but will be great for a cold winter day.

Friday Harbor Socks

2006-04-08T13:21:00.000-07:00

Pattern: from Knitting on the Road
Yarn used: Cerevina
Size 2.25 needles

Details: I made these socks a tighter gauge than the pattern calls for. They fit fine, except the top detail makes it hard to get over your heel. These may be the fitst socks I've knit for myself that's I'd wear. The pattern was engaging, but not for beginers. I didn't follow the chart to end the design near the toe since the directions were not clear on when to change.

Argyle Cuffs

2006-03-09T23:45:00.000-08:00

Pattern: D-made
Yarn used: Knit Picks - Dye Your Own Sock Yarn + Sleeping Dragon

Details: These are perfect for a winterday at the computer. Keeps the veins warm and cozy.

Nordic mittens

2006-03-09T23:44:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Kit ordered online- Nordic Fiber Arts.
Yarn used: Rauma Finull-garn

Details: Loved making these, the graph was addicting. I want to make more, but have lost interest for now. They are pretty long, but very traditional looking.

Baby Bobbi Bear

2006-03-09T23:38:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Baby Bobbi Bear
Yarn used: Elann - Peruvian Highland Wool - takes less than two skeins. color: 1068 Tranquil Lagoon

Details: He took me three evenings to knit and finish. This pattern took minimal finishing, good thing - it was all I was really up for.

Beaded cuffs

2006-02-20T23:42:00.000-08:00

Pattern: One of Susanna's: Off the Cuff: Basic beaded wrist warmers
Yarn used: Koigu KPM, 100% Merino Wool, dye code 1040

Details: I am already planning to try another pair in argyle. They just keep my wrists so toasty warm, right over my veins. I think this will help in my cold office. I like how they are longer than the sports-like wristbands.

Flower Wristband

2006-02-03T12:35:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Flowers from library book and wristband of own design
Yarn used: Leftover yarn

Details: This brings a little color to this rainy season.

Branching Out Scarf

2006-01-30T09:45:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Branching Out - Knitty.com
Yarn used: 2 skeins Ares Bo Bouton d'Or (probably discontinued)

Details: I decided to do 21 repeats twice and grafted the seperate ends together in the middle so the leaves would hang down on both sides.

Shawl Collar sweater

2006-01-23T12:44:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Vogue Knitting Fall/Winter 2004-05 Pattern #23
Yarn used: Elann Peruvian Highland Wool - 10 + a little skeins

Details: I made it 14" long instead of 15" before the armpit. I made the arms 19.5" rather than 17". This sweater will be one of my favorites and fits me very well. I will use this sleeve fit for a future variation. The yarn feels wonderful also.

Knitaling link

Crutch

2006-01-20T16:31:00.000-08:00

Pattern: my own design
Yarn used: Lambs Pride Nature Spun - size 2.5 needles

Details: I saw my crutch leaning against the wall and had to knit up a smaller kiner version.

Traveler Socks

2006-01-18T11:14:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Traveler Socks by d-made
Yarn used: Cascade 220

Details: A variation of the Rapunzel sock pattern - an easy cable to memorize

Rapunzel Socks

2006-01-18T11:13:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Rapunzel Socks by d-made
Yarn used: Cascade 220

Details: My own sock design - Each sock knits up in about 4 hours.

Mini-sweaters

2006-01-16T21:39:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Sweater Egg cozy from Weekend Knitting
Yarn used: Misc.

Details: Fun way to use up extra yarn.

UK Flag Seat Cushion

2006-01-13T21:45:00.000-08:00

Pattern: My own design of cover and the chart was from a book I got from the library
Yarn used: Lopi Lite for flag and Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride for main color

Details: This took me forever to get around to seaming up. I should have made it stretch tighter over the foam, when I sit on it - the knitting puckers out. I think it looks really nice though.

d-made knitting gallery: UK Flag Seat Cushion

2006-01-13T21:03:00.000-08:00

I finally finished my UK Flag Seat Cushion! I started this project last year and have set it aside many times. I am on my way to finished up many postponed projects and it feels great.

Vouge Jacket - Eco

2006-01-04T15:35:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Vogue Fall/Winter 04/05, #22 - size medium
Yarn: Cascade Ecological Wool, bought 3 skeins and has 1 skein + 49 grams left.
Details: I used size 8 rather than 10 needles because I think the material looks better, but the sweater is a little tight. There are some pattern problems, but they were easily overcome. I added 2.5" to the sleeves and added a gusset to the armpit. The decreases pull the armpit in tighter than it should. Otherwise - this is a nice looking basic sweater.

Multi-directional scarf

2006-01-03T14:14:00.000-08:00

Pattern:Multidirectional Diagonal Scarf
Yarn used: Manos - size 9 needles

Details: I really enjoyed this pattern - it was easy to memorize and was engaging.

Kool Wool hats

2006-01-03T13:57:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Live Dangerously, Don't swatch Hat
Yarn used: Kool Wool - Lion Brand

Details: When I got to 60 sts after increases, I knit straight. This is a great hat. The brim rolls, so it is easily adjustable in length. I added a faux cable on the grey one. This pattern is perfect for grabbing any yarn and whipping up a hat.

baby socks

2005-12-23T22:15:00.000-08:00

Pattern:
Yarn used: Worsted weight - Brown Sheep lambs pride

Details: THese turned out better on the striped version, they seem a little big, but I added a row of yo, k2tog wo thread a tie through. They are for my mom's friend's son's twins - apparently they are in Montana and are very cold. I hope these warm them up!

Thuja socks

2005-12-23T22:00:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Thuja from Knitty.com
Yarn used: Cascade Superwash - size 5 needles, magic loop method.

Details: Merry Christmas Dad! I think these are great sooks for wearing around the house. I will be making a pair for Jesper eventually also.

Kiri - lace shawl

2005-12-23T11:02:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Kiri from All Tangled Up
Yarn used: Rowan Kid Silk Haze - 2 skeins 70% Super Kid Mohair, 30% Silk

Details: I really enjoyed this pattern - afer a while it was easy to memorize and I was able to avoid errors because the pattern was so visible. Grandma was very excited to receive this gift for Christmas.

Steam Headband

2005-12-12T11:33:00.000-08:00

Pattern: My own - based on the Steam scarf pattern
Yarn used: Knit Picks Andean Treasure - Embers

Details: This was supposed to be a hat and was too tight - so I left it as a headband. This yarn feels wonderful.

Mitten ornament

2005-12-05T14:08:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Holiday Mitten
Yarn used: Cascade 220

Details: I wanted to knit this in the round - not flat. The directions are for flat. I didn't like how the mitten and thumb tip is pointy. It was a quicky fun project though.

Improved directions HERE

Stocking ornament

2005-12-05T13:54:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Slipped Strip Holiday Ornament from Weebugknits
Yarn used: Cascade 220

Details: This is a very cute ornament, I might make another.

Broadripple Socks

2005-11-28T14:10:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Broadripple socks from Knitty.com
Yarn used: Koigu - size 2 Addi circulars

Details: My first pair of socks knit at the same time on 2 circular needles. I made these for mom for Christmas. They were started and finished at the SFO airport and worked throughout my Australia vacation. I especially like the heel flap pattern on this sock - it is my new favorite.

Steam scarf

2005-11-18T15:40:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Steam by d-made
Yarn used: Knit Picks Merino Style - Fog, size 5 needles

Details: This is the scarf I started this pattern on - it was set aside for a while, but now that it's done, I can't wait to wear it. The yarn feels fabulous!

Pattern: Steam by d-made
Yarn used: Lang Yarns Venezia - 50% Mohair, 50% Acrylic, size 5 needles

Details: I hoped to get this into Knitty, but didn't present it very well. I wasn't done with it to get any good photos when I sent in the application. Lesson learned. I finished this one on my vacation in Australia.

Winter Femme - Cherry flavored

2005-10-24T15:06:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Winter Femme by me
Yarn used: Knit Picks Merino Style - Kool-Aid dyed over the color Fog - it still smells like cherries.

Details: This one is a keeper - I recommend this yarn for this hat over the Heirloom 8-ply alpaca becasue it isn't nearly as itchy. I might try the pattern in Knit Picks Andean Treasure next.

Striped baby diaper cover

2005-10-23T14:29:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Size 6-12 months, Diaper Soaker
Yarn used: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted - Size 7 needles

Details: This is one of my favorites. I learned a faster way to make the chord too. You take a double strand of yarn and attach it to your hand mixer and spin it while someone is holding the other end.

Winter Femme - chunky pointy

2005-10-21T11:42:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Winter Femme d-made original cable hat pattern
Yarn used: Cascade Pastazza, Granny Smith. Size 8 needles.

Details: This pattern was custom made to fit this yarn. I sold this hat to a friend so she could gift it to her best friend. I hope she likes it! The pattern will be written in version 2.0 of Winter Femme.

Cupcake Hat

2005-10-17T12:14:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Cupcake Hat
Yarn used: Carron Acrylic

Details: I cast on 72 sts rather than 80. It seemed too big for the 2" of ribbing that was the "cup." I put french knots on the top as sprinkles.

Winter Femme

2005-10-11T23:03:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Winter Femme d-made original cable hat pattern
Yarn used: Heirloom Alpaca 8-ply (purchased at Pacific Fabrics in WA) Gauge: 22sts/4" on size 5 needles. Grey hat is Lion Brand Wool-ease Sportweight.

Details: I am very excited to release this pattern. It fits my head perfect, which is 22" around. If anyone decides to reduce the pattern by 12 sts to get a smaller size, please send me your mods. I'll send you a little thank you gift. The alpaca yarn is a tiny bit itchy, so I recommend an acrylic blend like wool-ease.

Here was my prototype

Cabled Hat Prototype

2005-10-09T21:17:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Prototype for pattern I will publish soon.
Yarn used: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Sportweight (22sts/4") on size 5 needles

Details: I am very excited to have created this hat design from scratch. I am going to knit it again in Heirloom Apaca 8-ply to edit the pattern I wrote up while knitting this one.

Pink hat

2005-10-06T11:20:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Basic Hat formula
Yarn used: Steadfast Fibers, Wonder Wool - Color: Hot Lips

Details: I like this yarn, I'd like to see how it softens up after a washing. There was a lot left from the skein. I'm not sure what to make with the remaining. Next time I make this pattern, I won't make the hat as tall. Decreases should be started at 6" rather than 6.5" to my taste.

Rainbow Scarf

2005-09-28T23:26:00.000-07:00

Pattern: none
Yarn used: ? - I got it at a yarn swap

Details: This matches a jean jacket really well.

Orangina

2005-09-26T21:44:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Glampyre Knits - Orangina
Yarn used: Madil All Seasons Cotton from www.aswellyarnshop.com

Details: Love the yarn. It fits very nice.

Fibertrends - Felted Clogs

2005-09-20T10:26:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Fibertrends - Felted Clogs
Yarn used: Grey: Elann Peruvian Highland Wool, Blue: Cascade 220, Red: Lamb's Pride, Blue accent: Patons Merino Wool

Details: These pictured are still too big, I ran them throught the wash for a 3rd time. Now they fit! THe men's slipper seems too roomy as far as height gos though. It would be better to just make the slipper longer, not taller for a bigger foot.

Felted Mouse

2005-09-20T10:22:00.000-07:00

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Pattern: Simple Knits for Sophisticated Living - Book
Yarn used: Lopi

Details: This went through the wash twice, the ears stretched out instead of shrunk. I might wash it one more time.

Rebecca - crossways worked sweater

2005-09-20T10:17:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Rebecca Magazine #26, Pattern #37 - Crossways worked Roll Neck Sweater
Yarn used: Lion Brand Kool Wool - Charcoal

Details: Knit up fast on size 13 needles. I didn't quite get gauge, but the design is so simple, I was able to fit it easily. I made the neck wider so that the waist would fit better. Instead of a turtleneck, I bound off early. This is a pretty flattering sweater for a chunky yarn.

Hopeful

2005-09-09T09:44:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Hopeful by Jenna Adorno
Yarn used: Austermann - Mayfair

Details: Check the Hopeful KAL for details. Basically, the neckline wasn't tight enough to hold flat, so it lays open instead. I tied it instead of gathering the ties with an i-chord.
I made the medium size, but used the x-small stitch count for the sleeves.
I also enjoyed the yarn, I was surprised it came out with this gauge, when it comes off the skein so thin.

Newborn Diaper Soaker

2005-09-02T22:43:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Wool Diaper Cover - newborn size
Yarn used: Lamb's Pride Worsted - size 7 needles

Details: I love how this turned out - really cute! The striping was a treat too.

Baby Alpaca Scarf

2005-08-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Garter Stitch (12 st wide)
Yarn used: Plymouth Yarn - Baby Alpaca Grande - size 11 needles

Details: This skein yielded one scarf perfectly - it was 110 yards. This yarn is so soft. I loved squeezing it. It came in a hank - but didn't get tangled when I knit it up w/o winding it into a ball. I gave the scarf to my sorority friend Hillary as a going away gift for Colorado.

Baby Diaper Wool Soaker

2005-08-22T15:22:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Wool Diaper Cover
Yarn used: Cascade 220, size 7 needles

Details: This is a quick knit. I made up the ruffle on the leg openings rather than using a 2x2 rib. I am definitly going to make more of these.

SIRDAR - Boyfriend Sweater

2005-08-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

Pattern: SIRDAR 5871 - size small
Yarn used: Wool Ease - Sportweight, charcoal

Details: 22 sts/in - it took me 1 month exactly. I thought it would take 4 months. I guess I was excited. I did the front & back in the round instead of flat and that made it go MUCH faster. Since this is a men's sweater - there is no side shaping, which made it a super easy project to work on.

Tested the boyfriend curse, the odds are in my favor. He even said he'd sign a contract for it! He had fun with his customizing input. We lengthened the arms a lot. I shortened the body by 4 cm and doubled the rows for the waist and wrist ribbing. I just didn't let him put a stripe of purple through the middle like he asked.

Quickie Baby Sweaters

2005-07-29T11:34:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Quickie baby sweater (click here for pattern)
Yarn used: Cascade Sierra on 10.5 needles

Details: Takes about 4 hours. Everyone passed this around the room - gushing over it.

Pattern: Quickie baby sweater (click here for pattern)
Yarn used: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (1 skein)on 10.5 needles

Cabled Booties

2005-06-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Interweave Magazine, Summer 2005
Yarn used: Schachenmayer nomotta Catania, 100% cotton

Details: Knitting on size 0 is a bit of a chore, but the result is gorgeous.

One Skein Wonder - Shrug

2005-06-16T10:03:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Glampyre - One skein Wonder
Yarn used: Sirdar Donegal Tweed DK

Details: This is a solid 2 night project, took about 8 hours of work. I am very happy with it. I added the leaves from a chart from Interweave magazine. It took more than one skein of this yarn, but that's OK :)

Chicken Viking Hat

2005-06-06T23:34:00.000-07:00

Before horns...

DONE

Drumstick up close

Pattern: Chicken Viking Hat
Yarn used: Bernat

Details: I used a thicker yarn than called for so this ended up adult sized. The drumsticks were a pain to knit, but the pattern is flawless.

Apricot Sweater

2005-06-01T22:00:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Rebecca magazine
Yarn used: Cotton-Ease - strawberry cream

Details: The chart for the pattern is incorrect on row 9.
See change

This is what it looks like if you FOLLOW the published pattern
See how the stitches lay the wrong way?

Clapotis Shrug

2005-04-28T11:01:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Clapotis from Knitty
Yarn used: Chunky Cotton
Size 11 needles

Details: I didn't do as many set-up repeats on this and as the original pattern. I meant to make this a scarf, but it seemed to bulky with the cotton's stiffness. I just seamed the edges on each side a left a large back opening. It's pretty comfy, I think I'll actually wear it this summer!

Sheep Toy

2005-04-28T10:40:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Rowan Pattern Book 28
Yarn: Cascade 220
Comments: The left back leg part of the pattern is incorrect. The two back pieces should be mirror images of eachother.

Cable-8

2005-04-21T16:22:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Interweave Knits Spring 2005
Yarn used: Cascade Sierra

Details: This is a chunky sweater, not super flattering to my belly, but maybe it's the way it feels. I didn't add the crochet rows to the sleeve. I am considering using this cable pattern for a blanket out of some affordable yarn. Possibly Cascade Eco-Wool.

Chevron Scarf

2005-03-22T16:20:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Elongated Chevron
Yarn used: Grignasco Nature (Merino/Alpaka)

Details: Gorgeous yarn!

Clapotis

2005-03-11T11:25:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Clapotis from Knitty
Yarn used: Alpaca silk from Elann.com - double stranded
Size 8 needles

Details: I love the yarn, but I don't like how this looks a little candycane like. I also made this narrower than the pattern called for.

Ribby Cardigan

2005-02-28T16:26:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Chic Knits Ribby-Cardi
Yarn used: Elann Peruvian Highland Wool

Details: This yarn feels great, but it pills badly. Since I've found my sweater shaver, I am happier. I'd make this one again, even though it was monotonous.

1 hour baby booties

2005-02-01T16:30:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Stitch N Bitch Nation book
Yarn used: Acrylic

Details: These were quick and easy. The woman I gave them too can't stop gushing about them and wants to save them forever.

Pattern: Stitch N Bitch Nation
Yarn used: Mohair - 2 different strands together

Details: I think my gauge was off on these - they ended up premie sized - but still cute.

Topless Gloves

2005-01-18T16:35:00.000-08:00

Pattern:Interweave Knits (not sure which issue)
Yarn used:

Details:There turned out a bit loose so it's hard to wear them comfortably. They are SUPER soft and lovely though.

Fuzzy Feet

2004-12-25T17:01:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Knitty.com Fuzzy Feet
Yarn used: Cascade 220 double stranded (green) Lopi for hark colored pair (didn't felt small enough)

Details: I Love these slippers!!

Top Down Weekend Jacket

2004-12-24T17:03:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Top Down Weekend Jacket

Yarn used:Filatura Di Crosa Super Soft

Details: My mom loves this jacket, I need to grab a photo of her wearing it.

Broad Steet Mittens

2004-12-20T16:45:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Broad Steet Mittens from Knitty.com
Yarn used: Cascade 220 on size 2 needles, second mitten on size 1.5 after 2 years later.

Details: These are nice and thick since I used Cascade 220 - which was not what the pattern called for. I bought the yarn back when I didn't understand what gauge was. Amazingly they turned out on size 2 needles originally. My X-boyfriend lost one of the pair and it sat around for 2 years before I made the match again. But had to use size 1.5 needles since my knitting loosened up over time.

London Beanie

2004-12-17T16:06:00.000-08:00

Pattern: London Beanie
Yarn used: Patons Merino

Details: Very good hat pattern - looks great on the boys. Or if you want to look like a skater girl.

Yarn used: Patons Merino

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Yarn used: Cascade 220

Pipi-Long Stockings

2004-11-13T16:00:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Stitch N Bitch Book
Yarn used: Lambs Pride sport weight

Details: These turned out nice- a gift for my mom. She wears them with her Birkenstocks. My second pair turned out looser in the foor than the first. My gauge got looser over time. I think I made the stripes 1 row too wide on each - so it was longer than it should've been. I didn't think the directions were clear about switching colors.

Lo-Tech Sweat

2004-09-23T16:03:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Lo-Tech Sweat by Chic Knits
Yarn used: Patons Merino Wool

Details: I like this sweater - I put the pockets on a little crooked, but it's quite comfy. It's very casual though, so I don't wear it unless I am scrubbing it on the weekend.

Baby Sweater

2004-09-15T17:11:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Pumpkin from a Rowan book
Yarn used: Grignasco Mexico

Details: Beautiful sweater, the collar was hard to follow in this pattern. The seed stitch in the hood wasn't fun.

Black shawl

2004-08-16T15:58:00.000-07:00

Pattern: none, it's just a rectangle of very loose stitches
Yarn used: A sparkly acrylic "Black Frost" I got in a yarn swap.

Details: It reminds me of a spiderweb.

Double Helix Cabled Scarf

2004-08-10T16:39:00.000-07:00

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Pattern: DNA cable
Yarn used: Lion Brand Alpaka

Details: I like it a lot, but I haven't got it to block flat yet. It tends to curl up on me, hiding the cable.

Nautilus Hat

2004-08-10T16:14:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Natilus Hat
Yarn used: Lion Brand Alpaka Wool

Details: It was too loose, but a good concept

Vouge Summer 2004 Tank

2004-07-27T15:26:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Vouge Magazine Spring/Summer 2004
Yarn used: Aurora cotton-acrylic

Details: I don't like how the yarn feels and it seems very low-cut to me. I wouldn't wear it to work. I found the neck directions hard to follow. If I don't wear it summer 2005, I think I will frog it.

Yellow Poncho

2004-07-22T16:15:00.000-07:00

Pattern: a rectangle
Yarn used: Vintage wool/angora blend yarn

Details: This is a cute poncho - just not my style.

Rebecca Wrap with Sleeves

2004-07-13T15:38:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Rebecca
Yarn used: Mohair blend of some sort from Pacific Fabrics

Details: It's pretty bukly, makes me feel like I'm adding weight to my mid-drift. I couldn't figure out the Fisherman's Ribbing, I used the Brioche Stitch. I've worn this to my Holiday party and it kept me nice and warm with my black formal. Of course, that was only useful in the car ride. Otherwise, too hot for indoors.

Twins Bikini Top

2004-06-27T16:11:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Twins Bikini from Knitty.com
Yarn used: Grignasco Mexico (cotton)

Details: This pattern is best for smaller busts.

Yarn used: Catana

Details: On this version for myself, I made the chest band wider and stitched the bottom of the cups together a little for more support.

Rosedale Cardigan

2004-06-22T15:34:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Knitty.com
Yarn: #116 Noro Kyureyon

Details:Arms fit PERFECT. I'd like the body a little longer, just an inch. The yarn is really beautiful, even though I don't like varig

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Felted pink bag

2004-05-09T16:16:00.000-07:00

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Pattern:My own design
Yarn used: Cascade 220

Details: This sucker too 3 washings to shrink down. It's now a little too short to be useful as a purse.

Valentine Scarf

2004-05-04T16:20:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Stockinette with a garder stitch border
Yarn used: Reynolds Saucy + a light fringe yarn from Ben Franklin

Details: It still curls even with the border. This scarf is a little too furry for my taste. It is in a box as a potential gift.