Scarf

I was in Tokyo in December and saw this super soft yarn (still trying to figure out what the make up of it is, since my japanese is pretty poor, wool and something). and couldn't resist getting it. Of course with my luck they only had 2 balls of it left, but i took it anyway. I was going to make a cable hat with it, but found that it didn't stretch very well, or maybe too well, either way, the hat very loose and didn't hold its shape very well, plus I somehow lost a stitch in the cable and had to take the whole thing out to fix it. So I decided on a scarf instead, after trying a couple of different patterns, i settled on this one. it's basically just k2tog, yo* but I think it turned out pretty nice. it's a little on the short side, but I think it'll be ok. Now back to figuring out what to do next.

- E

Heirloom Afghan Update and My So Called Scarf

I have been slowly piecing together an heirloom afghan over the past few months. I've only got two squares done, but my KAL within and KAL project over on Stashalong is to get a third one done in February. Here are the two squares so far. Both patterns can be found in the 60 Easy to Knit Pattern Stitches book from Leisure Arts. Both squares have been made using the Babe yarn from The Fibre Company and on size 7 straight bamboo needles. The first one is the Hourglass Eyelets pattern in the Lemon colorway.

The next square is the Double Parallelogram pattern and is in the Babe Green colorway.



I enjoyed making both, and picked up some single crochet skills for the borders.

I also finished My So Called Scarf over the Christmas vacation. I looooooove this colorway, #113 in Manos del Uruguay, and have already worn it out and received compliments. I was unsure of the Manos when it was in the skein and it felt a little itchy, but it was a dream to knit with and I look forward to working with it again. Here is a detail picture and two pictures of it folded in half. I used both skeins in full and love the length.













I'll be back tomorrow with another update and much SQUEEEEing over my Rockin' Sock Club first shipment.

-B

Baby Bibs and Burp Cloths

My hands have been knitting furiously, but work has been so crazy this month that I have not had time to blog. I have so much to share that I am going to piece it out into three entries over the next few days. Today, I am proud to share the stashbusting projects that I created for my friend who is expecting in March. We went to her shower yesterday and the gifts were met with the squeals of excitement that handmade gifts bring. I was very proud to answer, "Yes, I made those," when people asked at the shower. I love giving away my handmade efforts because it spreads smiles and happiness when I do. Here is a picture of the two baby bibs and burp cloths, and then each on its own with the pattern and yarn details.



Next, is the Baby Genius Burp Cloth from Mason Dixon Knitting. I use Lily Sugar n Cream for all of these items, as well as a size 6 bamboo straight needle set. This colorway is Summer Splash. An easy two or three night knit that will be made over and over again.




Next up is the Baby Bib o' Love. This pattern is also found in the Mason Dixon book.

Finally, we have the same patterns, but the colorway this time is Denim.

I loved making these items! I learned how to make a buttonhole, and learned how to sew on a button. I can know mend DH's shirts at home instead of sending them to the cleaners every time a button falls off. Tomorrow, I'll be back with updates on the Heirloom Afghan and the My So Called Scarf. Both were finished awhile back, but my camera went wonky and is now up and running.

-B