knitting ....

Yes - I did get the 2nd mitt knitted.

Do you see the small length or hand spun shetland

that I had left?  I have some of the darker color - probably enough to seam them closed.

Plan to block and get the seam done on Monday.

The wrap - pattern called Ardent -  only a few more rows added.  Uncertain I will have it completed in time for 2024 Feast.   I do have a couple others which I can wear with my costume for the Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

(2023 with Brenda & Carolyn, observing the opening ceremony)

 

Pinned to the blocking squares . . .

I started with the Summer Sky Wrap pattern

c. Woolinberry Ltd 2016,

adjusted it a little bit.

Brediculous Hand Dyed Yarn

Cloud 9 - Fingering Weight 3 ply

Baby Alpaca / Silk / Cashmere.

Indigo.

  

 

Monday cast on ...

I purchased this yarn in January.   At a lovely store in Pensacola, FL.

Dixie Knits.

The yarn store was lovely.   I wished I had more time

to totally shop --- did find the EXACT color blue I was seeking.

And the correct amount.

Cloud 9 -- what a beautiful yarn.   Knits like a dream.

Will eventually be a wrap, called Summer Sky.

Woolenberry pattern.

Honestly, knits like a dream.   I hope it looks nice 

once I am done.

 Ardent by Woolenberry.  No progress.  The yarn is nice tho.   The color is so - natural.   I find it challenging.   Easier for me to use colorful fibers.

 I found Antarktis by Woolenberry.

I started it in .... I don't know 2017???   Nice to have unearthed it.    How do these beautiful projects get burried in the craft room?     I think it is my oldest Woolenberry WIP.

 The yarn store is no longer in business!

 

Sometimes, you just feel like knitting.

Antarktis

Pattern by Janina Kallio, Woolenberry

Ardent

Pattern by Janina Kallio, Woolenberry

Risoni Bias Scarf

Pattern by Kristin Ford

[but I might start over and do this differently.   I cast on too many stitches]

I also really would like to start the Risoni Triangle by Janet Avila.   (free on Ravelry).   Now that I have the skeins needed (of Risoni), I'm looking forward to making an asymmetrical triangle.   

 

Finish: It is a Wrap

 The Pattern is

Orbit by Janina Kallio, Woolenberry

Using 100% superwash merino wool.  LOOP Studio, color Easel.  I put this on a dark tee shirt so you can see the pattern.   

I'm really happy how easily this knit up and how nice it blocked.

It is ready to wear!

Wrap

 Moving along with Orbit --- I think one section to go -- then the eyelet ending.    

Orbit by Janina Kallio, Woolenberry

 Latest knitting project.

Pattern is Orbit by Janina Kallio (Woolenberry).   Using 100% superwash merino wool.  LOOP Studio, color Easel.

Around the yard ... I've seen some swallowtail butterflies.   Fewer this year.

And .... new art supplies:

 

Focus on Finishing: It is a wrap

This is Leafy Lisa Shawlette.  Pattern by Kelli Slack.   I used Misty Alpaca Chunky yarn.    I may need to purchase a shawl pin.   I used a left over piece of chunky yarn - probably need a shawl pin.

 

Focus on Finishing: Hats + Texting Mitts [and wrap on pins!]

Ann Norling Pattern, spiral rib hat.   Yarn:  malabrigo Rios.   687 Aquamarine.

   Ann Norling Pattern, spiral rib hat pattern.  Yarn:  malabrigo Rios.  689 Valentina.   Gift for our daughter.

 

 Next up:   texting mitts and wrap:

  Montana Mitts -- Wool and the Gang Kit.   

Sugar Baby Alpaca yarn.   (this was a kit).    color Quetzal Green.    I have one of the mitts finished.   Fingers crossed the other mitt will turn out well.    

 

This is Leafy Lisa Shawlette.  Pattern by Kelli Slack.   I used Misty Alpaca Chunky yarn.   Wanted to unpin and sew in the ends; however, it isn't quite dry.   Maybe tomorrow.  

 

Focus on Finishing: Second Wrap

 

  Blocked and Finished -- 2nd wrap.         This project is called Hitchhiker.   Pattern is by Martina Behm

  I used the Color Celedon  -- Madelinetosh  tosh merino light.   .    

Focus on Finishing: Wrap

 This week, I decided it was time to Block and Finish a couple of knitting projects.   First up:  Herald by Woolenberry.    The yarn is lovely to use (knit)  - Blooming Yarns Cashino.

knit ...

 This is Orbit, Woolenberry pattern.   Made for and gifted to Mom.  I think she likes it.

 Portfolio, made with yarn from Philadelphia, given to my Sister-in-Law for her birthday.   She likes to wear it.  Yay! 

 A fun kit, from 10,000 Villages.  Knitting finished.  Need to grab needle and thread to turn this into a cup cozy.   I have another pattern, by Kelli Slack, for a beverage sleeve.   I think I'd like to knit it, too.

 Since a GF showed me how to knit diagonal dishcloths, I've made a few!  Also, some new-to-me patterns from a Ravelry dishcloth group.   One pattern chosen each week.    This yellow one has a nice texture.

 I purchased this yarn bowl from Etsy Sumiko.    I adore this yarn bowl.   there are oodles of choices available; however,this one makes my heart sing!   

 I've knitted a couple hats this fall.  And have lovely red yarn (Rios) for another!

I found this Wool and the Gang kit at JoAnn Fabrics.   They are a quick project and have really come in handy this winter.   while they can be used as is, with the bitter cold, I've been slipping over my gloves! and, with coupons, I have yarn to make another pair.   Oh winter, I look forward to your departure.

knitting update

EDITED 02/17/2017

This is my bag in progress.  I'm using Erika Knight's british blue wool -- six colors.

Knitting in the round on size 6 circular.

Next - add the circular bottom in the dk teal color.   Not sure about the cord --- pattern suggests an icord, I'm thinking spool knitter!

when I started the bottom, the yarn had a knot!   so, I'm undecided about the 'fix' -- since it is on the bottom, I may pull out the rows and start with yarn without a knot.   Cannot decide if it would weaken the bottom of the bag (which I really don't want to line with fabric).


before the bag - had a few 'swatches' -- here is the linen stitch:

 made with Cascade sparrow, lilac, and (maybe) Gelato/yellow.

 I took an all day mitten class in November.

 I have one mitten finished

& need to start the twin!   This is Plymouth Yarn, Baby Alpace Agrande.  Who knows, probably Winter will be over with before I even start ....

This is my IOLI Convention , class project , in the works:

 Kelli Slack's Class - using Liliput yarn.   The pattern is by Kelli Slack, called
Ilwaco Shawlette --     

Edited 02/17/2017 -- because I have been asked, the ornaments I use are glass.   Came in a box of 12 from one of the craft stores.   (ie JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels ... maybe Hobby Lobby )   Inexpensive as I recall.    

I had fun filling glass ball ornaments (Size 2 5/8")  with itty bitty knitting ...

Yarn used is 100% pure wool from the Shetlands - Jamieson & Smith - from knitting store sale bin.  Says to use size 3 knitting needles.   I'm guessing any lace weight yarn will do.

These were sent to Gracie (blogging at Needles, Pins, and Dragonflies): 

On the left side, "Peace", HD yarn by Marilee Rockley (was a gift).   It is sortof like crewel yarn/wool.    On the right something from the knitting store sale bin called 'dream' Tahki Yarns.   I'm guessing crochet cottons would work, too.

Some Progress made on Hitch hiker wrap:  

Of the projects - this one seems easy to knit.   Would like to finish soon.