Well I have decided that Yvaine is just not working for the Cloudlover Haunted Vineyard Yarn. So I frogged it today and began the Multnomah by Kate Ray. I think Yvaine's stitch patterns were just lost with the yarn colors.
I have received some fiber from Three Waters Farm. It is 4oz of BFL top in the Couture colorway. I think this may be a bit later in my spinning career as it doesn't draft super easily. I am sure it is just me, but I love the colors and i would like to make some pretty yarn and not the thick and thin coiled mess I just recently made.
I also received 3 4oz bumps of Merino Wool Top from WCMercantile. I got the Merlot, Pickle, and Patina colorways. It is very soft and it may be the next thing on the wheel following my education with my sampler of fiber from Woolgatherings.
In the Woolgatherings sampler I got 1 oz of each of 16 breeds. They are Romeldale, Polworth, Wensleydale, Black Jacob, Falkland, Brown Merino, Corriedale Cross, Grey Gotland, Shetland, Finnish, Icelandic, Grey Masham, Devon, Black Welsh, Cheviot, and Cormo. I think I am going to start with the more scratchy stuff so if it doesn't work out, I won't be to disappointed.
Still working on the Socks and the sleeves are still not sewn in. Oh well... Off to do the laundry and more knitting on Multnomah
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Spinning, Knitting, and Remembering
Well I have made my first yarn and knitted a scarf for my DS dog Wiley. He is a nut and absolutely loves it. It is one of the ugliest things I have ever seen. Lotsa thick and thin, a few over spun wiggly parts sticking out but all in all.... oh who am I kidding it is hideous. LOL
I am still working on the sweater still have to sew in the sleeves. I finished the gloves for my sister in law, at least I will make her birthday. Still knitting on Yvaine. I have finished a pair of socks for DD #2 and I have cast on a Pair for DD #1. We call it Dragon's Tongue and it is done in Red hand painted Cascade Heritage. The pattern is "Gush" by Yarnissima Marjan Hammink. It is up on my Rav project page.
My big thing this post is I have figured out my Grandma Genevieve's Mile-a-Minute Afghan. Every one in the family has one in all its acrylic glory. Mine is pink, Mom's was teal, and DS's is dark blue(I think).
And here it is for any one who wants one too.
Just a warning I am not a pattern writer nor do I play one on TV. This pattern is for personal use ONLY!
So here it goes...
(C6B) (C6F)
Pattern repeat is 18 stitches
You can use any yarn and any size needles. This is an example of unknown yarn type in about a sport or DK weight I cast on 37 stitches with the center stitch being a purl stitch.
When Gma knit the pattern she made strips and then sewed them together and added fringe to the cast on and off edges. I don't like seaming so I added a purl stitch between pattern repeats. In order the carry all the weight, you will need a large cable needle to work back and forth without doing damage to the carpal tunnel all knitters tend to aggravate.
Strip Instructions
Cast on 18 stitches
Row 1 (RS): K4, P2, K6, P2, K4
Row 2: (WS): K2, P2, K2, P6, K2, P2, K2
Row 3-6: Repeat Rows 1 and 2
Row 7: K4, P2, C6F, P2, K4 (you can also C6B if you prefer)
Row 8: K2, P2, K2, P6, K2, P2, K2
Abbreviations
K=Knit
P=Purl
C6F=Slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in front. Knit next 3 stitches, then knit 3 stitches from cable needle.
C6B=Slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in back. Knit next 3 stitches, then knit 3 stitches from cable needle.
If you want to do all the strips at once Cast on a multiple of 18 stitches plus an extra stitch minus 1 for each repeat. i.e. 2 repeats you would cast on 37 sts, 3 repeats 56 sts, 4 repeats 75 sts (I hope).
I am not sure if this pattern is published anywhere, this is what my Gma taught me through her swatches that were left to me.
I am still working on the sweater still have to sew in the sleeves. I finished the gloves for my sister in law, at least I will make her birthday. Still knitting on Yvaine. I have finished a pair of socks for DD #2 and I have cast on a Pair for DD #1. We call it Dragon's Tongue and it is done in Red hand painted Cascade Heritage. The pattern is "Gush" by Yarnissima Marjan Hammink. It is up on my Rav project page.
My big thing this post is I have figured out my Grandma Genevieve's Mile-a-Minute Afghan. Every one in the family has one in all its acrylic glory. Mine is pink, Mom's was teal, and DS's is dark blue(I think).
And here it is for any one who wants one too.
Just a warning I am not a pattern writer nor do I play one on TV. This pattern is for personal use ONLY!
So here it goes...
Pattern repeat is 18 stitches
You can use any yarn and any size needles. This is an example of unknown yarn type in about a sport or DK weight I cast on 37 stitches with the center stitch being a purl stitch.
When Gma knit the pattern she made strips and then sewed them together and added fringe to the cast on and off edges. I don't like seaming so I added a purl stitch between pattern repeats. In order the carry all the weight, you will need a large cable needle to work back and forth without doing damage to the carpal tunnel all knitters tend to aggravate.
Strip Instructions
Cast on 18 stitches
Row 1 (RS): K4, P2, K6, P2, K4
Row 2: (WS): K2, P2, K2, P6, K2, P2, K2
Row 3-6: Repeat Rows 1 and 2
Row 7: K4, P2, C6F, P2, K4 (you can also C6B if you prefer)
Row 8: K2, P2, K2, P6, K2, P2, K2
Abbreviations
K=Knit
P=Purl
C6F=Slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in front. Knit next 3 stitches, then knit 3 stitches from cable needle.
C6B=Slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in back. Knit next 3 stitches, then knit 3 stitches from cable needle.
If you want to do all the strips at once Cast on a multiple of 18 stitches plus an extra stitch minus 1 for each repeat. i.e. 2 repeats you would cast on 37 sts, 3 repeats 56 sts, 4 repeats 75 sts (I hope).
I am not sure if this pattern is published anywhere, this is what my Gma taught me through her swatches that were left to me.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Spinning Spinning Knitting
Well it took some time to make friends, but I can now operate my wheel. (ish) I will need a lot of practice but I have made yarn singles. She is fast and if I get to cocky, she will break my yarn. I am still thinking of a name for her as is customary for new wheels and their owners. I think a name from the 1800's would suit her.
Adeline, Coraline... I am not sure.
Knitting up a storm, finished the knitting on DH's Sweater, Just have to sew in the sleeves. Finished Summer Mystery Shawl for the SSK KAL and started the Knit Girllls KAL with my Haunted Vineyard Yarn. I chose to do Yvaine by Liz Abinante I am also knitting a pair of Froot Loop Gloves by Natasha Sills for my SIL. I still have to finish the heel and cuff of one sock for DD and start another pair for other DD. Phew Good thing the only things due by Christmas will be the gloves!
Well time for another Day of work.
Adeline, Coraline... I am not sure.
Knitting up a storm, finished the knitting on DH's Sweater, Just have to sew in the sleeves. Finished Summer Mystery Shawl for the SSK KAL and started the Knit Girllls KAL with my Haunted Vineyard Yarn. I chose to do Yvaine by Liz Abinante I am also knitting a pair of Froot Loop Gloves by Natasha Sills for my SIL. I still have to finish the heel and cuff of one sock for DD and start another pair for other DD. Phew Good thing the only things due by Christmas will be the gloves!
Well time for another Day of work.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Spinning My Wheels
OMG I got a spinning wheel!!!
It is a late 1800 to 1930ish unsigned Vezina Canadian Production Wheel. She is GORGEOUS! and in fabulous condition. I only paid 90 bucks for her at auction and also got a vintage skein winder in good shape. The skein winder even still has most of her square head nails.
Both are functioning, but I need to learn to spin yarn before I can use the skein winder LOL
Here are some pictures.
It is a late 1800 to 1930ish unsigned Vezina Canadian Production Wheel. She is GORGEOUS! and in fabulous condition. I only paid 90 bucks for her at auction and also got a vintage skein winder in good shape. The skein winder even still has most of her square head nails.
Both are functioning, but I need to learn to spin yarn before I can use the skein winder LOL
Here are some pictures.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Knitting and Gardening Storm
Knitting is getting a work out also. I have turned the heel on the recast on sock and I am doing the gussett decreases. Seems that the sock will fit better this time. Also I have been putting on some rows on the back of DH's sweater. I have 2 more inches to get to his shoulders and then I can bind off and pick up the front. Not sure how to do the short rows, but I will figure it out. The circle sweater is coming along and I am getting good at turning cables without a cable needles. Now if I could only remember the pattern, it would go sooo much faster.
Well I had better stop procrastinating and get going, I do have to work today also...
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Wet Wet Wet
OMG is it wet here. I has rained just about every day since the snow melted. I am having to dig in wet mud, the weeds are humungus (good thing it makes for more to yank on while trying to dislodge that huge root). The up side is when I replant, I don't need to water. The hole is already saturated with water.
Had to move the garden this year. The pine trees the original owner planted have grown up and put that garden into mostly shade. I can now move my shade garden on the side of the house back there and enjoy it from the patio.
On the knitting front, I finished a sock for my nephew and when he tried it on I promptly ripped it out. The kid has huge feet, but not that big!!!! O'well. Restarted with 4 fewer stitches and going to knit 1/4 to 1/2 in shorter on the foot. Gonna have DH try on his sweater again to see if the back is long enough to bind off the shoulders and add in some short rows for the collar.
I started the Cable-Go-Round sweater by Heather Lodinski in Cervinia Sorrento. I missed the errata, but I like the pattern on the inner side just fine. May be a bit sewing in the sleeves as the fabric will be a little bit different.
Had to move the garden this year. The pine trees the original owner planted have grown up and put that garden into mostly shade. I can now move my shade garden on the side of the house back there and enjoy it from the patio.
I started the Cable-Go-Round sweater by Heather Lodinski in Cervinia Sorrento. I missed the errata, but I like the pattern on the inner side just fine. May be a bit sewing in the sleeves as the fabric will be a little bit different.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Well....
Life is finally looking up. DH made it thru another layoff (we get them every 6mos). I have been selected for some projects at work and I am really busy, but it is another feather in my cap on my way up the ladder.
I am knitting socks like crazy. And yes I am still working on DH's Sweater. Good news so far it fits him very well. Had to make some modifications in the original pattern set up, but I think it will turn out well. I also finished my first lace shawlette. (was to be a shawl). I have started a circular cabled shrug. I am have a blast knitting and I am finally truly madly addicted.
I purchased a drop spindle from knit picks and have tried to teach my self spinning. With a bit of help from youtube, I think I have the hang of it, I just need to practice.
I am knitting socks like crazy. And yes I am still working on DH's Sweater. Good news so far it fits him very well. Had to make some modifications in the original pattern set up, but I think it will turn out well. I also finished my first lace shawlette. (was to be a shawl). I have started a circular cabled shrug. I am have a blast knitting and I am finally truly madly addicted.
I purchased a drop spindle from knit picks and have tried to teach my self spinning. With a bit of help from youtube, I think I have the hang of it, I just need to practice.
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