October 03, 2005

identifing FOs

i have felt like i wasn't allowed to post until i had some FO's to talk about.  so i'm back!!!!

the turtleneck shrug from Scarf Style.......... (a.k.a.NY turtleneck shrug cuz i bought the yarn in NYC) is done!  i did the bind off during Desperate  Housewives last night.  now just a bath and blocking.  it fits, it's snuggly, it's different, that's for sure.  but i like it and hope i get lots of wear out if this this fall and winter.  i started it on 16" needles and the round and round and round ribbing was nuts.  but the magic loop made it fly!!!

next up.... the grandson's one year old baby gift.  done and off to a talented seamstress for the final workings!!!!  i have some winter baby ideas for some of the leftover yarn on this one!!

vases.......this weekend we went with our neighbors to their summer home on Lake Geneva and i got a lot of knitting done.  i was knitting in the car on the way there and knitting as i was being cooked breakfast each morning (yep, Ed always makes breakfast).  we were out-and-about each day to farm stands, nurserys, shops, drives around the lake and lunch.  and as a backseat rider i knitted and took it all in.  in between all stops i managed to finish two vases that i will felt tonight.  i made a small and a medium.  it's amazing what you can get done in little spaces of time!!

tonight i will cast on for wrist warmers.  the pattern is from the Last Minute Knitted Gifts.  and these are going to be a gift for my pottery instructor from this summer.  she has some small livestock and i thought these would be useful at feeding time this winter.  again i will use the magic loop!!!  and i'm using the new Manos colorway, it's the color of her Peacocks!

i must say, it feels good to have some things getting finish around here and it feels good to hold some new yarn and start some new projects.  i'm working from my stash these days and have made a project list based on that.  i've got some exciting things on my list.  and at least for a little while...i want to stick to some smaller projects.  no sweaters for a few weeks.

 

Posted by lkg at 20:34:23 | Permanent Link | Comments (5) |
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1 - Can't wait to see how your vases turn out. I still haven't felted mine. I need about a week alone to get caught up on all my knitting! (Comment this)

Written by: Jill at 2005/10/04 - 16:10:45
2 - Thank you so much for leading me to your new blog! I'm happy to be able to catch up with what you are working on. (Comment this)

Written by: deb at 2005/10/05 - 16:29:25
3 - Those are great alternative ideas for knitting mediums, how fun to knit with wire or leather! Thanks so much for leaving such a nice comment on my blog, it's always lovely to hear from new people! :) (Comment this)

Written by: kathleen Rossi at 2005/10/07 - 17:05:00
4 - Hi. I want to make the wrist warmers too as a gift for my sister. I am not a very experienced knitter, so I was hoping you could help me. The pattern says to use 8-inch circular needles size US 6. I have not seen circular needles for sale anywhere locally or on the internet that are less than 14 inches. Do you know if they exist?

Thank you,
Jennifer (Comment this)

Written by: Jennifer at 2005/10/28 - 22:52:54
5 - jennifer, i used the magic loop method for my wrist warmers. but you can buy addi turbo brand 8" circular needles. i think they are very difficult to use however. any other questions please feel free to email me. and then leave me your email address too. laurie (Comment this)

Written by: laurie at 2005/10/30 - 22:51:59
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