Took a small break

Ok, so its been quite a while since something new was posted but don't despair.  I was work diligently on projects all through the missing time.  I have completed a cable hat for the boyfriend and now a new scarf to throw up on my Etsy site.

The cable hat, sorry no pic, was a lot of fun to make but in the process I have lost 3 of my 5 size 5 DPN (thats double pointed needles for knitting circles if you are not in the know).  It was a sad day.  I assume I left them at my sister's or at the boyfriend's, but there is also the possibility that I left them in the spot by the river where I like to sit, or they fell out of the bag I was carrying anywhere at all in the Vail Valley.  Looks like I'll just have to buy new ones.  Sad day.

Now back to the scarf where there are pics to look at.  This one I used the same yarn as the headband.  It is super soft and lots of fun to make.  I had to take a break half way through for the hat so it felt like it took a long time.  In actuality it was a pretty easy scarf to make and the loops on the side are an exciting little embellishment.  So up it goes on Etsy, go take a look! 

Cable Like Crazy

Another project finished!  This time it was supposed to be a scarf, however I didn't read the amount of material before I ventured out to Minturn to buy my yarn.  I only bought one skein and unfortunately that was not enough for a scarf.  But no worries! I'm an innovator and a creative person.  It was the perfect amount to become a beautiful headband.  It's warm too which is nice since I live here in the mountains right now.
So the pattern calls for lots of cabling in a pattern 8 lines long.  For a while I really thought I was going to have a hard time remembering which line I was on and what came next.  Luckily, as it is with most knitting patterns, I was able to get in the rhythm and see what line was supposed to come next.  I was really excited to get in the groove of making the project and a little sad to see it done because that means I can't work on it anymore.  However, the patterns are starting to pile up and one fun thing after another is on its way!

A special thanks to my roommate Maggie for being my amazing beautiful super model in the photo.  

Place-mats!

Jan 10 - Jan 11's project is finished!  This time it was place-mats.  They have a lace edge and a nice knit center.  They are 100% acrylic so they will be easy to wash and they were fun and fast to make.  I am really looking forward to starting the next project because it is going to be a cable knit scarf.  I have done a tiny bit of cable work but nothing too serious.  This project is going to be quite an endeavor.  I bought some beautiful colorway yarn and I can't wait to show everyone!

First Calender Project Complete

I have finished the 1st project in my calendar!  Not only that, but its been posted on Etsy!  So the basket was kind of a fun project.  It was really fast and fun to make.  In the process of making it the cat found a ball of yarn that I had wound in order to keep 3 strands at all times.  the cat stole it and chased it around the couch and livingroom for a long time.  It was so entertaining though so I let her go til she got bored and then rewound it. 

Not only did I finish the basket, but I have officially opened my Etsy store!  I posted the basket and it will be $8.00 and i'm really excited to see if I get any hits, or orders on my basket.  I think I will have to post more before the store really gets moving though.

In other news, I have started the next project in the calender.  It is a place-mat I will be making it with a really nice deep red yarn and make a few so I can sell those next.  I ordered a really pretty yarn on Lionbrand but it hasn't been shipped yet so I'm a little bummed.  I hope I get it before I finish the place-mats.

Begin the New Year with a Scarf

So as I said earlier I was going to do the knit a day calendar.  Change of plans.  I wanted to make my roommies last minute xmas gifts.  I made them my classic scarf  its a k2p2 scarf across 20 stitches on super bug needles.  It takes 1 skein of lion brand homespun and its really soft and looks almost fancy.  Plus because the needles are so big it takes almost no time at all.  I made one green and the other purple. 

However I had to pause the Glittens and come back to them so they are finished in the fingers but not in the mitten flap and only on the right hand.  As soon as the purple scarf is done then I'll get back to the glitten. 

Lastly, the Knit a Day calendar opened with an afghan where 30 squares were then sewn together.  I'm not really feeling it, but I think I'll make one square as a dish cloth for our kitchen with some junky yarn my sister gave me from one of her final projects ages ago.