Cable Knit Purse Pattern

Dawn posted a comment about whether the pattern was one that she could find or if it was exclusive to the class. I believe that it was exclusive to the class (it was just typed up in a Word document), although I have seen similar bags on the web. So, if you search cable knit purse, they should pop up. Thanks for the great comments! We're just starting out in this whole blogosphere, so it's great to hear from folks.

-B

Cable Knit Purse

This purse was a big acheivement for me, both for its technique challenges and for my confidence as a knitter. I started the bag in class this past summer at my LYS. I signed up for hte class becasue I wanted the opportunity to learn the cable technique. I didn't quite realize the variety of other techniques that I would pick up along the way. I learned how to sew in a lining. Although the lining itself was sewn by my instructor as I do not have a sewing machine. I learned how to weave in ends since before I used to just tie a knot. Oh, the horror! I also learned how to stain wood. Yes, the project required just the smallest woodworking skills. ;) The most difficult part was making certain that I had all of the stitches accounted for as I wound the yarn around the dowels. I definitely became comfortable with starting over on this one! I definitely would do this project again in another color combination, seeing that if I did it start to finish without any procrastination, I might be able to do it in two weeks total. Overall a great project.

Yarn: Cascade Venezia (70% Merino Wool / 30% Silk) in Colorway 119
Pattern: Cable Knit Purse from my LYS
Ribbon: Pure Color from Morex Corp. #996 Grosgrain
Started: July 2006
Finished: February 8, 2007

-B

First adult sweater for me

I promised a picture. Unfortunately, I was having some issues getting a flattering picture of me in the sweater, so it's just a flat picture of the sweater and some detail. The detail picture shows the increases and decreases for the waist shaping. I'm not sure I'm thrilled with wearing it by itself, but I think it'll look nice under a suit.

Pattern: Tivoli from Grumperina (at Magknits)
Yarn: 5 skeins of Knitpicks Shine Sport in Cloud
Needles: Clover, bamboo circular, size 5

Forgot to take pictures of the mitered squares that I've finished so far. Maybe in the next week. I started the Hourglass Sweater in a blue, that almost matches our bridesmaid dresses. Very pretty and very easy so far.

S

some more sweaters

The lastest in the sweater marathon. This is the Hedgehog pattern for toddlers that I got from Morehouse. Another pretty easy pattern, plus it's a quick knit since it uses the super chunky yarn. Now I just have to figure out who I can give this too.
-E

Pattern: The Hedgehog - morehouse farms
needle: Circular #11
Yarn: morehouse merino bulky natural oatmeal

Semi-knitting related post

WOO HOO!!! Comps are done, pass or fail, I don't have to think about them until they give me my score.

I finished my first sweater last night. I still need to weave in the ends and block it and eventually take a picture of it. That'll be a project for this weekend, since I'm not studying! Can you tell I'm somewhat excited to not be studying?

S

Non-knitting related post

Quick break from my last night of studying before Day 2 of evilness....Go Colts!!! It's about time two Midest teams made it to the Super Bowl and about time we had a Super Bowl winner from Indy!!!! There will be posted knitting progress at some time when I have appropriately recovered from the end of comps.

S

Joined two knit-a-longs

I recently signed up for two knit-a-longs. In keeping with the Stash Diet, I have signed up on the Yarn-Diet-a-long 2007 and Stashalong. Both links are available on the sidebar. I like the idea of working through my stash since it keeps me focused on completing my work. I'm not as apt to get sidelined with this new system, since I have made it a goal to get some of my WIPs done by April. The "diet" will only be without "cheating days" until October. At that point, it's time for Rhinebeck and all bets are off. Last year, I just went and observed since this was a fairly new hobby, but this year I have some yarns in mind that I can't get at the LYS. Brooks Farm and Briar Rose are the two major ones to which I am looking forward. I'm going to reading up on maintaining and designing blogs tonight since I got a great book on them for my birthday. I should have some new features up by the end of the week. Lord knows I'll be knitting during the big game tomorrow.