Monday, February 25, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Busy, busy!
I recently started, frogged, then restarted frivol. I was inspired by FlintKnit's version and ended up buying three skeins of the same yarn in the same colorway she used, Rio De La Plata Yarns Merino Santa Maria in Honey Mustard. I'm hoping to make some matching mittens with the two extra skeins, that's how much I love this pattern and color!
The provisional cast on was trying. I'd never done it before and the video from KnittingHelp.com was confusing to me. With some new searching, I was able to find a video online depicting a new - and in my opinion better - provisional cast on method. It's on KnittingAtKnoon and is SO much easier. I was able to cast on quickly and get started.
The pattern is fairly simple to follow but requires attention! I've frogged it once so far due to too many errors but I'm hoping I've learned from my mistakes :-)
I'm also still working on the Back to Basics socks. It took a while to take off but now it's really starting to fly. Stockinette is so nice when chit-chatting or watching TV. I'm at a point now where I need the fiance to try it on, however, so it's on hold until that happens.
The provisional cast on was trying. I'd never done it before and the video from KnittingHelp.com was confusing to me. With some new searching, I was able to find a video online depicting a new - and in my opinion better - provisional cast on method. It's on KnittingAtKnoon and is SO much easier. I was able to cast on quickly and get started.
The pattern is fairly simple to follow but requires attention! I've frogged it once so far due to too many errors but I'm hoping I've learned from my mistakes :-)
I'm also still working on the Back to Basics socks. It took a while to take off but now it's really starting to fly. Stockinette is so nice when chit-chatting or watching TV. I'm at a point now where I need the fiance to try it on, however, so it's on hold until that happens.
Friday, February 8, 2008
So I finished the Quant rather quickly and but haven't gotten around to posting about it. I didn't have any issues as it turns out - I just thought I had! Not enough sleep I guess :-P Anyhow, it turned out wonderfully, especially after being blocked (this is definitely a project that needs blocking). (picture coming soon)
Lately I've been fighting with the Back to Basics Socks pattern from Knitty. In Seattle back in November, I'd purchased some sock yarn that Erik really liked but I'd been unsuccessful in my search for a simple sock pattern. Until I saw Back to Basics on Knitty. I knew it was the perfect pattern. The only drawback is knitting on such small needles for the first time (size 2) - it's kind of hard on the hands. Also this is the first time I've knit toe up socks AND the first time I've knit with two circulars at once. Lots of firsts, considering this is my second pair of socks!
Other projects I'd like to start soon: Caliormetry, garter for the wedding.
Lately I've been fighting with the Back to Basics Socks pattern from Knitty. In Seattle back in November, I'd purchased some sock yarn that Erik really liked but I'd been unsuccessful in my search for a simple sock pattern. Until I saw Back to Basics on Knitty. I knew it was the perfect pattern. The only drawback is knitting on such small needles for the first time (size 2) - it's kind of hard on the hands. Also this is the first time I've knit toe up socks AND the first time I've knit with two circulars at once. Lots of firsts, considering this is my second pair of socks!
Other projects I'd like to start soon: Caliormetry, garter for the wedding.
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