Thursday, August 31, 2006
Nina Scarf
Here's my Nina Scarf. The original pattern was for a shawl, but I just halved the cast on number and made a scarf. It's a Christmas gift for a friend of mine.
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Sherie
WhimsyKnits
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Sherie
WhimsyKnits
My Heart Is Breaking!
I've been dying to knit up the kimono but there are no babies in my life at the moment. Then, last week, I found out that the new guy at my job was having a baby. Still, it didn't even dawn on me but when I won the baby pool, a lightbulb went off. I took the money I won, went and bought some achingly soft Blue Sky Cotton and went to town. Of course there's WAY more than I need for the kimono in the two skeins (one's definitely not enough) so a pair of booties were in order. I still have a bit left and may make a hat but I wanted to get this to him asap. Are you just dying?! Makes my womb ache.
My first buttonhole bag was made with 'scrap', just to see how it would turn out. Fugly, of course but it gave me confidence to make another. Here's the final result (I think I'll felt it one or two more times though):
And the wheel goes 'round and 'round
This is the Circle of Fun rug from MDK. I used 2 strands of SnC on 10 1/2's. The short rows are a lot of fun to knit, and it really turns out cool. I used Sugar and Cream Cream doubled for the cream sections and Country Sage Ombre and Jute for the variegated sections. I'm working on the first outer band in Cream. I've knit about 3 1/2 years, so I'm half way there. I may or may not do another outer band. If I do, I'm going to do it just in Jute, double stranded. I'm going to use it in my bathroom. My Abosrba was just too big, and the double stranded SnC is a perfect weight to throw over the side of the tub.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Unzipping Scribble
Maybe no one has had this problem but me, but I've been (repeatedly) confounded by how fast a dropped stitch unknits itself. So, in case anyone else is having the same trouble, here's what seems to work for me: Stitch markers every 10 stitches (or even 5), and lifelines.
The thin is Fleece Artist Handmaiden Seasilk. The thick is Louise Harding Kimono Ribbon. The big honking sticks, I mean, needles are an unknown brand size 17 bamboo circulars. The lifeline is the thickest, brightest colored yarn I had.
Julie
The thin is Fleece Artist Handmaiden Seasilk. The thick is Louise Harding Kimono Ribbon. The big honking sticks, I mean, needles are an unknown brand size 17 bamboo circulars. The lifeline is the thickest, brightest colored yarn I had.
Julie
the personal touch
Happy Wednesday! For anyone trying to come up with motifs for their Keepsake Blankie, I've posted a picture and explanation of one motif knit into the blanket made for my son by Kay, Ann, and Cheryl (on my site: http://www.philacraft.blogspot.com). xo, Kimono Cristina
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Warshrags Go To College
My three daughters returned to college last week, each taking with them a warshrag knitted with the colors of their choosing. Details on my blog.
Kimono finished!
Here is my completed Kimono. Many thanks to all of you who gave me pointers on making a better kimono the first time around. I crochetted a ribbon tie on the inside so the kimono flaps wouldn't shift around (thank you for the warning, dana kbs!).
The yarn used was Idena Bambino Bomull. It's the softest 100% cotton I have ever worked with. It's also machine washable...I will definitely add more of this stuff to my stash.
I also made the baby a Victorian Baby Jacket and Petal Bib. Details at my blog.
Baby, Baby
Here are the latest additions to my gift box. Car knitting makes these bibs fly by for me, but then the finish work, to be done at home, takes forever for me to get around to doing. The sun bib has the cutest flip flop button. You can see more details on my blog. Happy Knitting!
Pam
Moderne Baby Blanket
Specs: TLC Cotton Plus, knit to pattern except I shortened the bottom intarsia block as it was getting a little long. Single crochet edging.
Hopefully I'll have another one to show you soon, in pink and purple!
Canapone users?
Question for you---what size needles have you used with this yarn for the hand towels??
I'm wondering if I should get a 2nd ball & just double strand it???
I'm wondering if I should get a 2nd ball & just double strand it???
Absorba - 10 strips?
Thanks to all who answered my question earlier. I am picking up too many stitches in the rows.
Also, where do you put the 10th strip? I have the center square and two strips on each side - that comes up to 9 strips.
Adding a 10th strip goes against my "Monk-ish" ways of liking symmetry. Where is it supposed to go? All the way around the mat?
Also, where do you put the 10th strip? I have the center square and two strips on each side - that comes up to 9 strips.
Adding a 10th strip goes against my "Monk-ish" ways of liking symmetry. Where is it supposed to go? All the way around the mat?
Magnetic Closures
Good Afternoon.
Has anyone added a magnetic closure to the button hole bag?? I've had quite a few requests to add them, but how do I hide the hardware? or does anyone have a source for sew on magnetic closures? Any help would be appreciated...I have to make 5 purses within the next 2 weeks.
Has anyone added a magnetic closure to the button hole bag?? I've had quite a few requests to add them, but how do I hide the hardware? or does anyone have a source for sew on magnetic closures? Any help would be appreciated...I have to make 5 purses within the next 2 weeks.
Hey Ladies (and Gents) . . . . .
I'm knitting a ballband washrag right now, but that isnt what my question is about. I would like to know if you can use LB Microspun for the One Piece Baby Kimono, and if I could use the same size needles or would I need to drastically change the needle size?? Also would Circular needles be better for this (I know it's knit flat)then straight needles?? The reason I ask this without just checking guage myself is that I dont have long enough needles, I have mostly dpns and if I could get a head start on size diffrences then I could order what I needed. I know that checking the guage is the only way to really know if the microspun will work. Thank you for your help.
S
http://bhuidhe.blogspot.com/
S
http://bhuidhe.blogspot.com/
Baby bibs
Here are some of the baby bibs I have done. The pink are for my granddaughter-to-be, and the blue are for a new baby at church. The pink have Mary Engelbreit buttons, and the blue have Beatrix Potter. All are from Joann Fabrics. Thank you all for all the nice comments on my kimono and absorba!!!! Always-Knitting SherryMonday, August 28, 2006
Purple Nine Patch & Matching Ballband
For fun I've made my first nine patch dishcloth and a matching ballband. I like how the nine patch can use up lots of little bits of yarn. The only downside with it is that there were so many little ends to weave in. Sugar and cream is the yarn I used to knit them up. my blog
Absorba
I'm 9 strips into my absorba and find that the mat is not rectangular, but comes in at the middle.
Is this because I'm picking up too many stitches at the end of the rows? I'm picking up a stitch for every row. I now remember that a good rule of thumb for picking up stitches along the row side is to pick up 3 stitches for every 4 rows.
For those of you who've knitted this (or have done any log cabin knitting) is this a common problem?
Is this because I'm picking up too many stitches at the end of the rows? I'm picking up a stitch for every row. I now remember that a good rule of thumb for picking up stitches along the row side is to pick up 3 stitches for every 4 rows.
For those of you who've knitted this (or have done any log cabin knitting) is this a common problem?
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Sheep Don't Knit
I went to the Michigan Fiber Festival last weekend in Allegan. It was lots of fun. There were lots of animals (llamas, alpacas, sheep, rabbits, and goats). They also have vendors selling anything and everything fiber from roving to spinning wheels, to books, to yarn. I tried to interest a sheep in knitting a ballband warshrag but it didn't work.
Renee
More Ballbands
There are two things I like about this pattern and make it so addicting. First is that you can play with color (and I love color) and each one comes out looking different. Second is I love using them and want more for my kitchen. So I decided to keep the second one I make and the one on the needles is now for my Mason Dixon Swapcloth pal.
The one in the middle I received from my swapcloth pal Linda, it is next to the one I just finished, my first one is in use right now so it didn't make the picture:(
Jeremy
The one in the middle I received from my swapcloth pal Linda, it is next to the one I just finished, my first one is in use right now so it didn't make the picture:(
Jeremy
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Felted Box
This is the largest size of felted boxes. I know the directions said to felt all of them at the same time, but I just couldn't help myself. It was almost midnight and I was playing with the washing machine last night. Changed only one thing from the original pattern, only putting in two handles. I figure I only have two hands and didn't require the extra handles.
It will make a lovely teachers' gift this Christmas. Now what to fill it with?
It will make a lovely teachers' gift this Christmas. Now what to fill it with?
My favorite ballband
I finally made some ballbands for myself. The first one didn't come out how I had hoped, but the second one is exactly what I wanted. I love how bright it is, it will look great in my kitchen.
On the Needles: handtowel, ballband, and hat from another book. Please visit my blog for more exciting information about these and other knitting adventures! :)
Bobbi
On the Needles: handtowel, ballband, and hat from another book. Please visit my blog for more exciting information about these and other knitting adventures! :)
Bobbi
Heartbreakingly cute times 2
Holy cow are these quick (and easy) to knit! I managed to get both done this week. The top one is done with Bernat handicrafter yarn in "Playtime" & has pink & orange fish buttons. The bottom one was done with yarn from AC Moore's mill ends bin! A pound of yarn for $5. It's the same quality as S & C & worked up beautifully! It also has fish buttons!
Friday, August 25, 2006
Ball Band Variations
I'm interested in making a smaller version of the ball band. Has anyone who's done that have advice about how many to cast on? And what size cloth did you end up with? Thanks for any help!
I Hate the Runaway Bride but I love knitting.
I Hate the Runaway Bride but I love knitting.
Moss Grid Towel
I finished a moss grid towel-this is pre blocking-I used #4 clover bamboo needles and Louet Sales Euroflax in Willow. I loved knitting this up! I started on #5's but I thought it was a bit too loose. I love how it knitted up on #4's. I have another hank to knit so I can display the pair in my powder room. Will it ever be prissed up!
Need a little help please
I was wondering if anyone can look up the amount of SnC needed for the Heartbreakingly Cute Kimono pattern. I'm at work and don't have my MDK book here. I'd like to stop and get the yarn on the way home.
Thanks!
Sherie
WhimsyKnits
Thanks!
Sherie
WhimsyKnits
Need a little help please
I was wondering if anyone can look up the amount of SnC needed for the Heartbreakingly Cute Kimono pattern. I'm at work and don't have my MDK book here. I'd like to stop and get the yarn on the way home.
Thanks!
Sherie
WhimsyKnits
Thanks!
Sherie
WhimsyKnits
Warshrag reloaded
I just finished my first round Warshrag last night. It was coming along swimmingly until the last 4 rows.
When the pattern reads (ssk, K1, psso), where in the heck do you get the slipped stitch to psso?
Mine came out OK, but with gaps.
Unless I have an incorrect understanding of psso. (Pass Slipped Stitch Over, right?) But I hadn't slipped a stitch. TOTALLY confused! HELP, please ;)
When the pattern reads (ssk, K1, psso), where in the heck do you get the slipped stitch to psso?
Mine came out OK, but with gaps.
Unless I have an incorrect understanding of psso. (Pass Slipped Stitch Over, right?) But I hadn't slipped a stitch. TOTALLY confused! HELP, please ;)
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Help with "Scribbling" and yardage?
Mason Dixon KAL
We bought some yarn to make a few of the scarves in the "Scribbling" section of the book. But. Trying to figure out what we really need (yardage) for our substitution(s). It says just use "a Thick" and "a Thin".
I am hoping someone who has made any of these can help me make sure we have enough of each. For the yarns we want to use, we have a ball of 33 yds. "thick" with a ball of 90 yds. of the "thin". In another combination the thick is 98 yards, and the thin is 90 yards. (?) In the book, the Thick is 83 yds. and the Thin is 350 yds. Was there LOTS of "THIN" left, or does it take that much really, and that little of the Thick????? Thanks for any help, we had our "heart set" on some colors and yarns and we want to try to get any additional while it is in stock at our LYS. :) Thank you, thank you.
We bought some yarn to make a few of the scarves in the "Scribbling" section of the book. But. Trying to figure out what we really need (yardage) for our substitution(s). It says just use "a Thick" and "a Thin".
I am hoping someone who has made any of these can help me make sure we have enough of each. For the yarns we want to use, we have a ball of 33 yds. "thick" with a ball of 90 yds. of the "thin". In another combination the thick is 98 yards, and the thin is 90 yards. (?) In the book, the Thick is 83 yds. and the Thin is 350 yds. Was there LOTS of "THIN" left, or does it take that much really, and that little of the Thick????? Thanks for any help, we had our "heart set" on some colors and yarns and we want to try to get any additional while it is in stock at our LYS. :) Thank you, thank you.
Euroflax
I finished my Tree of Life towel!
Don't they look pretty together?
The rest of my Mason-Dixon Knitting story is on my brand! new! blog!
Don't they look pretty together?
The rest of my Mason-Dixon Knitting story is on my brand! new! blog!
Has anyone made the Bubbly Curtain?
Hello, all. I think I'm ready to start on a custom Bubbly Curtain for my back door. I think the window is about 2.5 ft wide and 5 or 6 feet long. Yeah, I know, I'm setting myself up for monotony. But as A&K would say, no project is too ambitious if you crave the result enough.
Has anyone made a Bubbly Curtain for a window that big? Was it saggy even after starching? I may decide to make a Target run and save the bubbly pattern for a smaller window.
Has anyone made a Bubbly Curtain for a window that big? Was it saggy even after starching? I may decide to make a Target run and save the bubbly pattern for a smaller window.
birthday contest
I love the bibs - this one is made from KnitPicks ShineSport on size 5's which makes it a little finer - I haven't washed it yet to see how it withstands the landry cycle but I'm thinking it will be fine. Also, today is my birthday & I have a little contest going at my blog - www.katerzers.blogspot.com for some KnitPicks Sierra in a Green, Blue & Black - these would make some great felted boxes.
I'm obviously slacking a little at work today & I'd much rather be at home, on the couch, with a glass of wine & my yarn.... and I guess a piece of cake at some point wouldn't hurt either. :)
Absorba
Hi yal! Here is my absorba. I knitted it smaller to fit nicely in my small bathroom. It took exactly 3 balls of SnC. Two in hot blue and one in white. I used size 15 needles. I really does absorb a lot of water and dries very quickly. My daughter loves it and wants one in hot pink, orange and white. Always Knitting-Sherry
Two Ninepatches completed!
Really enjoy the ninepatches! Even though, I have had to do some of the corner patches over, due to my mistakes, I love the way the come out. The lime/purple one was my first and the first corner came out fine the first time through. It was the third corner that I had to frog three times, just couldn't get it even. Looks fine now, I hope. The purple and lime green one go with the two purple and lime green ballpands I posted a week or so ago. My mom loves the colors and they will be part of her Christmas present. The burgundy one will also be a gift (not sure who yet), I plan on starting a matching ballpand to go with it. Not sure if that is my next MDK project or not. I've been much inspired seeing all these Kimonoes (sp?), but I also bought the wool for the felted boxes. Decisions, decisions! My birthday is next month and I plan on purchasing the yarn for the Moderne Log Cabin. I love the fall and am considering going with four fallish colors. Even though they won't really match my living room decor, I don't really care.....I love the colors. I received the new Knitpicks catalog and am thinking on going with Merino Style (DK Weight) Cinnamon, Butternut, Nutmeg and Crocus. Hopefully this link works, I would love some opinions. http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/itemid_5420104/yarn_display.aspx
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Hello!
Hi! Just signed up! MDK is such a great book. So far I've done one dishcloth, thought I'd share it!
I love this pattern!
I love this pattern!
HI! My name is Sherry. I recently started knitting and love it! I was a reluctant knitter, a friend of mine had started and wanted to teach me and I just wasn't interested. Who needs another craft to start????????? But she was knitting such beautiful things and the best thing happened!!! Our daughter is expecting a baby!!! So my friend said, "You have to learn to knit now. Think of all the baby things you could make." So I started and am completely and hopelessly obsessed. I cant stop!!! We love the Mason-Dixon book and viewing all the beautiful things everyone has done. So here is my first contribution! The baby kimono is so easy to do and comes out so great. I used TLC Cotton Plus in Medium Rose. The baby is obviously a girl! Always Knitting-Sherry
My Kimono
I have finished and gifted my first Mason-Dixon kimono. In honor of the occasion, I have written the following song which is to be sung to the tune of “My Sharona”.
Ooh my little pretty yarn, pretty yarn.
When you gonna be done, kimono?
Ooh you make my fingers cramp, fingers cramp.
Final stitch comin’ off the needles, kimono.
Never gonna stop, knitting rocks.
Such a pretty kind. Always knit it up for the gift
of the craftier kind. My my my M M M My kimono
Special thanks to the supreme creativeness of Elizabeth. As you can see, I not only went with your button instead of ribbon idea but also the puppy button idea, too.
Ooh my little pretty yarn, pretty yarn.
When you gonna be done, kimono?
Ooh you make my fingers cramp, fingers cramp.
Final stitch comin’ off the needles, kimono.
Never gonna stop, knitting rocks.
Such a pretty kind. Always knit it up for the gift
of the craftier kind. My my my M M M My kimono
Special thanks to the supreme creativeness of Elizabeth. As you can see, I not only went with your button instead of ribbon idea but also the puppy button idea, too.
Heartbeakingly Cute!
Woo hoo! My first post! I recently did the kimono as a baby shower gift. I used Peaches and Cream in Peppercorn Ombre. I did a garter stitch border along the edges and at the cuffs. It doesn't line up quite right but it still gets the job done. :) This was my first time seaming with the mattress stitch. It was fabulous!
Here is the whole thing. Sorry for the less than stellar quality.
This is a close up of the ties. I just did braided ties that I stuck through a stitch and sewed into the back side of the top.
And this one is of the arm detail. Hard to see but it's there. :) I just did two knit stitches at the cuff. The whole thing is in stockinette.
I LOVED this pattern! I've been asked by a few other people for one so you'll see more pics soon!
Here is the whole thing. Sorry for the less than stellar quality.
This is a close up of the ties. I just did braided ties that I stuck through a stitch and sewed into the back side of the top.And this one is of the arm detail. Hard to see but it's there. :) I just did two knit stitches at the cuff. The whole thing is in stockinette.I LOVED this pattern! I've been asked by a few other people for one so you'll see more pics soon!
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Felted Boxes felted at last
Thank you for all the good suggestions on how to get the felted boxes to felt. Here is my first set. They've been sent off as a long overdue wedding present. (Practically a first anniversary gift acutally)
I learned a lot about felting on this project - mostly that size 10.5 needles on double strand bulky is way, way too small. In fact, a correction has been made to the pattern. It now calls for 15s. I think that might have made the felting easier. Nonetheless, they did eventually felt and they are a lot of fun to make. I may try another set in bright pinks and purples for my 4-year-old.
Tragedy
Usually, everyone's posts are so full of cuteness and I hate to bring the mood down a few notches (well, quite a bit actually) but my blanket has been stalled for a few weeks. Hopefully this week I'll be able to pick it back up again.
So why is it drying in the photo above?
MOLD!
It's true! I lived in a room this summer that turned out to be full of mold! Of course I didn't find this out until after I was moving and my yarn stash and WIPS had ALL been exposed. It's been quite the trial. You can read about the extent of the problem here on my blog and the solution here.
Hopefully I'll eventually post a finished blanket. Hopefully.
Mason Dixon Layette
I call it the Mason Dixon Layette. It contains the Heartbreakingly Cute Kimino, the Baby Bib of Love, and the Baby Genius Burp Rag. To round out this gift I made booties and a hat. The color of the hat and bib and booties is S&C Swimming Pool. The kimino is S&C Hot Blue, the burp rag is S&C Hot Blue and White. I had never made booties before this or anything like the kimino. I found bits and peices of the Kimino pattern confusing but I understood what it was getting at so it turned out alright. These are for a co-workers new grand baby due in October. It is supposed to be a boy, I like these non-traditional shades of blue as an alternative to true blue or powder blue.
I also have a white Asorba Bath Mat on the needles and the other day I bought some Sage and Eggplant Euroflax Linen. Very pretty. I've done the ball band and mason dixon round wash cloths. I can't believe how many patterns I'm making from this book. I only learned to knit earlier this year and after looking at other knitting books I have decided that the Mason Dixon book makes knitting seem "accessable". Many of the patterns I look at and think "I can do that!". Plus the the photos in the book are lovely.
Thanks for looking, Amy
~ Love hate relationship ~
I have formed a love hate relationship for my Mason Dixion Book and for Kay and Ann who wrote it. Now let me explain. At first I picked up the book and it was ok nothing wonderful but a few patterns that I wouldn't mind making. Then I had my book signed when they came to my LYS, I couldn't be there I was in surgery with my knee. After that I had the chance to meet Ann, who is a wonderful person and I picked up my signed book. At this point I had also purchased the yarn to make the nitie and robe that are in the book.
After that I made some dish cloths no big deal or anything.
Then I sat down and actually read the book. This was a good/bad idea. Since then I have made 2 of the bath mats which I love and I have lots of yarn to make more dishrags and other things from the book.
Here is where the hate relationship comes in. I want to make at least one of everything in the book!! I am addicted! I love the book! What else can I say!
Thanks to Kay and Ann for making such a wonderful book and thanks to everyone for this wonderful knit along to share the addiction with!
After that I made some dish cloths no big deal or anything.
Then I sat down and actually read the book. This was a good/bad idea. Since then I have made 2 of the bath mats which I love and I have lots of yarn to make more dishrags and other things from the book.
Here is where the hate relationship comes in. I want to make at least one of everything in the book!! I am addicted! I love the book! What else can I say!
Thanks to Kay and Ann for making such a wonderful book and thanks to everyone for this wonderful knit along to share the addiction with!
More Washcloths
Monday, August 21, 2006
Mason Dixon KAL
Mason Dixon KAL
Hi!. I am new to this blog and I too am addicted to the ballband dishrags. My mom is getting the first one. I am working on number 3. I can't figure out how to do pictures yet so when I do I will post them.
Happy Knitting.
Laura
Hi!. I am new to this blog and I too am addicted to the ballband dishrags. My mom is getting the first one. I am working on number 3. I can't figure out how to do pictures yet so when I do I will post them.
Happy Knitting.
Laura
A Chevron Begins
I cast on a chevron hand towel while on vacation but didn't get any real work done until I got home. I really like the pink linen (Mer-Lin) but don't really care for the cream (Euroflax) as it is kind of crunchy. I am assuming it is because it is unprocessed and I am hoping it softens in the wash. You'll notice that I mistakenly added two rows to the third repeat, but I didn't notice it until I was too far past it to tink. C'est la vie!
Kiwi kimono
Kimono was made with TLC cotton/acrylic blend in the color Kiwi. While not entirely pleased (sleaves are way too tight, I think), it was a learning process and with my notes on modifications, I will make another for sure. For additional pics, please visit http://frogyarns.blogspot.com/
How much linen?
I have decided to make a set of towels for a bride-to-be and am considering buying the Euroflax in a 1/2 lb cones to save some $$. Anyone know how much it takes to make one of the moss grids? I'm trying to figure out how many cones I need.
Thanks
BethC
PS see my blog for my first ever contest!
Thanks
BethC
PS see my blog for my first ever contest!
Remember my Curve of Pursuit Blanket?
Hi all,
as you know there is a picture of this blanket (not mine) in the Mason Dixon book, but no pattern.
Pat Ashforth has asked me to post here a short message. "She would love to see pictures of the Curve of Pursuit or any other of her designs. They have been inundated with requests for the booklet since they got back from vacation and eBay has been playing up a bit". So if you have a picture of a finished Curve of Pursuit or know of somebody who does , you can get in touch with Pat at pat@woollythoughts.com . Thank you all, Monika
Heartbreakingly cute is right!
I started my Heartbreakingly cute Kimono last night & am about 3/4 of the way thru! I'm using Bernat handicrafter in "Playtime"
I cheated & sewed one sleeve & front together already because I have no patience & cannot wait to see the finished object LOL!
**edited to show my pic---TY for the tip of adding the blog to my flickr!!!
More Mitres
Since wool is resists burning, I thought it would be a good choice for pot holders. This is the basic mitre square knit with bulky-weight Norwegian wool on #11 needles, felted twice. The loop is 3-stitch I-cord.Warning: Political Warshrag Content
As Jen points out below, one of the many wonderful things about Mason-Dixon Knitting is the way it encourages us to play with color…in my alternate knitting life, I tend to stick with the neutrals. Anyway, while sorting through the spoils of my latest Sugar and Cream reconnaissance mission for my latest stack o’ Ballbands, I realized I had picked up the color sequence that would enable me to reproduce the Homeland Security Advisory System (OK, I had to go back for the orange). This one goes out to our very own splindarella, who correctly guessed the significance of the color scheme in a mini-contest on my blog. I figure if you gotta go, you might as well go with clean dishes.Sunday, August 20, 2006
Whooppeeee!!!
A very large undertaking, check out my Koigu Log Cabin Blankie. I have been pedalling as fast as I could to catch up with my sister, Joy, who finished hers before me. I can't begin to tell you how many skeins I used, I will just say it was a sinful amount. But oh, how cozy this blankie is, and it's all MINE. No one else is permitted to use it, under any circumstance! In fact, if caught, the punishment will be 'death by mongo-bongo'!! (an old joke, very old)
Thanks to Ann and Kay for inspiring me. And thank you to all the members for sharing, creating, and innovating new ideas.
Sara in AL
First Kimono
I have thoroughly enjoyed knitting the baby kimono. Having not had a tiny baby in my house for over 29 years, I am not sure of the length. It looks whether short. Maybe next time I will increase the length by an inch. Any thoughts on this with those who have tiny little ones and have tried one of these on?
A Very Loud Trio
My mom and I used to joke about the very vibrant...almost obnoxious...colors my grandmother would choose for afghans. But I look at the set of dishcloths I have wrought for my own kitchen, and I find that I am guilty of the same. The colors bear no relation whatsoever to my kitchen, they were simply fun and attractive. Left to right: the first dishcloth I ever knit in a heretical/non-MDK pattern called "grandmother's favorite", the first ballband I attempted, and my first nine patch learning experience.
More glamour shots of knitting available on my sporadically updated blog.
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Bought the yarn before I got the book
I have been reading this blog so long that I knew I wanted my own copy of the book before I got it from the library. The book came a little over a week ago and I immediately started my first ballband. The magic didn't hit until I actually used it. 
Not only was it beautiful but it was much better than my William Sonoma rags. Now I have started a second for my Mason Dixon Swapcloth pal. I am addicted like the rest of you. Last weekend I went to Stitches Midwest and came home with some Ozark Handspun. I am going to use it to make a curtain for my kitchen using a thick (the Ozark) and thin (an undetermined cotton) like in the scribbling pattern. You can see what I got at stitches on my blog.
Not only was it beautiful but it was much better than my William Sonoma rags. Now I have started a second for my Mason Dixon Swapcloth pal. I am addicted like the rest of you. Last weekend I went to Stitches Midwest and came home with some Ozark Handspun. I am going to use it to make a curtain for my kitchen using a thick (the Ozark) and thin (an undetermined cotton) like in the scribbling pattern. You can see what I got at stitches on my blog.Another new member
I just got my copy of Mason-Dixon and was so excited to find this KAL. I've been scrolling through all of your great projects and can't wait to get started on one of my own. I especially love the log cabin knitting - that is just so cool. I want to make the bath mat too, and the dish towels, and everything!!!
Jane
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Jane
Visit me at http://janevdoviak.blogspot.com
Nine Patch and Ball Band
Here are the cloths I did! On the yellow-edged Nine Patch I picked up the edge stitches all the way around and increased twice in each corner. In the multi-colored Nine Patch I picked up the edges one at a time ala Log Cabin and knit the border. I really think these Nine Patch cloths are a good way to use up the little bits of cotton I always have left over.
Lots more knitting on my blog.
Pam
I had a Rowenta when Rowenta wasn't cool.
There's nothing like a blast of German engineered steam to freshen up mitered squares after a lengthy trip through the postal system. Stephanie B. sent the two squares on the left after a trip to Korea. Thank goodness they weren't confiscated! My grandmother will be sewing up the cute Baby Soft squares on the right that were sent in by Lynn. For more pictures and to find out the winner of the Cotton-Ease drawing visit my blog.
Gifts for my sister's birthday...The Buttonhole Bag is made with Manos and the toile lining is from scrap fabric. I couldn't resist the coordinating ipod cover and washcloth. 
These were so fun to make it was more like a gift for myself... Happy Knitting everyone!
These were so fun to make it was more like a gift for myself... Happy Knitting everyone!
