Monday, February 28, 2011

WIP-Less

Can you believe the title? It's true! I finished all of my outstanding WIP's. Including this little beauty that was cast on in July 2007.

Kusha Kusha Scarf- Done

Pattern: Kusha Kusha Scarf Kit from Habu
Yarn: Habu Textiles A-20/21 1/20 silk stainless steel- I bought the kit from Churchmouse Yarn and Tea
Needles: KP Options- size 8, 6, 4, and 3
Started: July 2007
Finished: February 26, 2011
Mods: None

This project felt never-ending. Slogging through miles of stockinette using yarn as thin as thread was difficult. Maybe that's why I was constantly setting it aside for other things. Finally, Kusha Kusha's time as come.

I'm also working on "knitting the book", Toe Up Socks for Every Body by Wendy D. Johnson. I loved knitting the first pattern in the book so much (Rosebud Socks) that I'm planning on knitting each pattern in book order and in the original color. Although, I'm not going to use the original yarns. I have plenty of stash to use up and matching up the color gives be a good reason to go to dig deep and pull out some almost forgotten yarn. This is the second pattern featured in Wendy's fabulous book.

Laurel Socks- Done

Pattern: Laurel Socks
Yarn: Vermont Organic Fiber Company O-Wool Classic 2-Ply in Sage
Purchased: May 7, 2008
Needles: KP Options size 1 1/2
Date Started: September 2, 2010
Date Finished: February 25, 2011
Mods: None. But I must say, I LOVE her toe up heel flap construction.

Laurel Socks- Close Up

Close up of the lace design.

My gauge changed from knitting the first sock to knitting the second. In fact, I nearly ran out of yarn during the bind off. Hopefully, no one will ever notice even though the look of it bothers me a little.

So that's it. I officially have nothing on the needles*. That won't last long, of course. I probably won't even make it through the day.


*Technically, I'm still working on the Sheldon Plays Dress Up Kit from Knit Picks. But I prefer to think of this as hibernating since I've finished 2 of the 4 outfits. You see, it's really 4 projects and I've done 2. You see the logic here, right?

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Tuesday, February 08, 2011

More Baby Gifts

I seem to be at the age where everyone I know is procreating. Since Brian and I can't quite decide if we are into the baby thing, I knit for others. My college roommate just had a baby boy. I think the owl hat and sleep sack set are just the thing- especially since he lives in Boston!

Owl Baby Set

Owl Detail

Owl Sleep Sack

Pattern: Owl Hat and Sleep Sack (raveled separately)
Yarn: Berroco Vintage in Sandy
Needles: US size 8
Date Started: 1/29/11
Date Finished: 2/7/11
Mods: I changed the bottom of the sleep sack for easier diaper access. After consulting the mommies in the Stitch and Bitch I go to, this seemed to be the way to go. I really love the little owls. I seem to be on an owl kick.

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