Project update

First, in Ravelry, I've joined the Mmmmmalabrigo March group, and am a part of the Herringbone Mitten KAL. I can't wait! Here are the (newly revamped) colors I'll be using:

I started knitting the pattern in some Cascade 220 just to practice before the KAL begins, and got this (an enjoyable knit so far):
I've also been working on Auntie Beth's socks, and started some new socks using my last Kool-aid yarn and the Springgrass pattern from Craftoholic. Pictures to come. And last, but certainly not least, the Beast. He's so sweet.

The Boy Hat

I love this pattern! Click on the picture to enlarge and see some details (like the awesome shaping at the top). Elizabeth at LimulusKnits - you ROCK!



Pattern: The Boy Hat
Needles: Addi size 3 circular and DPNs
Yarn: Malabrigo worsted in Rich Chocolate
Mods: Not a durn one!

Baby socks!

Cute, no? The pattern is from More Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch, the Crosshatch Lace (36-stitch) pattern. I did these toe-up with short-row heels on size 0 needles. I hope the person they're gifted to appreciates the 100% alpaca goodness (Araucania Atacama)!

New stuff!

Woohooo, startitis has struck again. :) As I'm falling more and more in love with Ravelry, I'm finding more and more things that I want to do. For example - Elfine socks. I'm modifying the pattern quite a bit, but at least here's a project shot:

Yarn: Zen String Lotus Toes in Succotash
Needles: Knit Picks size 1
Mods: lots - stay tuned




Also, I managed to score a couple of skeins of worsted weight yarn and some roving from a local shepherd at Humbug Farm. It's SO pretty, and the roving makes me want to learn to spin even more. It smells sheepy good. :-D I'm trying to decide on a project... it's ~500 yards of Blue-faced Leicester. If you have ideas, please let me know!

By Jove, I think I've got it!

Short row heels/toes. I was upset because one side looked great, while the other looked like crap. I've been picking wraps up backwards (I knit funny)! Ah- ha! Here, the right (which has traditionally looked good):










Then - the new and improved, not-picked-up-backwards left side!










And, finally, 2 left Fetchings... hopefully their mates will be completed tomorrow. So quick! The white one in Encore Colorspun using the original pattern, while the teal one is a modified version using Peru Chunky Luxury yarn. Both on size 3 needles.