FO: Cuddly Cowl

In searching my stash I not only found a green skein of Lion Brand Chenille Thick and Quick I also found a red one that was the leftovers of Clark's stocking. Not wanting it to go to waste I searched my queue and found the Dolores Park Cowl pattern.

I called it the Cuddly Cowl because the yarn is so soft and cuddly. This was a quick and easy pattern and I can see myself making it again for a quick gift project. Until next time ....

FO: Marion's Cowl

Here is the last Christmas gift to be posted. My dad's fiance wrote on her list that she wanted a circle scarf so I figured a knit infinity cowl would be perfect.

The pattern is the Aphelion Cowl an the yarn is Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool. I really enjoyed this pattern. It was easy to memorize but kept my interest. This was the last gift finished on Christmas Eve while I was at work tying to finish my 20 hours of training for the year. Until next time ....

FO: Marion's Cowl

I do not do a lot of Christmas knitting. This is mostly because my family does not really appreciate the time and effort it takes to make something. However, my dad's fiance Marion is the exception to this rule. While she is not a knitter or much of a crafter at all she understands and appreciates hand created things. For this reason I try to make something for her every year. This year I decided to make her a cowl.

The pattern is Fabric Cowl by Brenna Kotar and was a wonderful and easy pattern. The yarn is some very deep stash that I bought in 2005 or 2006 when I first started knitting. It came out a little big but I washed and dried it and now it is perfect. I am very happy with how it came out and I hope she enjoys it. Until next time ....

FO: Celtic Cable Neckwarmer

Another KAL project has been completed. This one is for the Retro Lemon Studio Fall Accessories KAL. This is my Celtic Cable Neckwarmer.

This was my first time using a chart for a cable pattern and it proved to be a bit difficult for me. I think it was the fact that you have to view all 4 stitches at a time - my brain had a hard time wrapping around it. I really enjoyed working with the Classic Elite Renaissance but it has been discontinued. I bought the buttons at JoAnns and I loved how they match the Irish theme of the project. All in all I am very happy with it. Until next time ....

KAL Madness

Something has come over me and I have joined way to many KALs. At this time I have5 projects on the needles. Of these projects 4 are for various KALs. So without further ado here is what I am working on.

First up are the Fallberry Mitts by Anne Hanson. The yarn is Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed that I received as a destash prize from Jane. These are for the October Fingerless Mitts KAL with the Student Knits podcast.

Second are what I am calling my Crocus socks. The pattern is the Afterthought Heel Socks by Laura Linneman and the yarn is Loops and Threads Luxury Sock in Crocus. I am a bit nervous about the afterthought heel but it is a technique I have wanted to try for awhile. This is for the Knitabulls September/October Self Stripping Socks KAL.

 

Third is what I am calling Judy the Precious Pig. My mom's name was Judy and she loved and collected pigs.  Right now I have a head, two ears, a snout and I finished the body last night after this picture was taken. This is for the Pink-tober KAL with the Knit Nerd Podcast.

Finally is my Celtic Cable Neckwarmer for the Fall Accessories KAL for the Retro Lemon Studio Podcast. I am having a hard time with the cable chart on this pattern but I am determined to power through and finish.

So I have been rotating and working on a different project every day. I hope I will be able to finish them in time but it is going to be quite the challenge. Until next time ....

Some More Things Completed

I have been finishing up some projects which is nice. I have come across some extra knitting time in the AM. I have been getting up and working out every morning. However, I have to sit for 15-20 minutes to cool off before I get in the shower or I start sweating again as soon as I get out. So I have been using that time to knit.

Lattice and Bobbles Cloth. I actually really dislike this one. I do not like how the yarn knit up and I am so not a bobble person. Details at Ravelry and the FO Blog.










Darkside Cowl. This will be my only project for the final month of Project Spectrum. I loved the pattern and am very happy with the result. I am less happy with the huge tangle of yarn that I ended up having to unravel but oh well. Details at Ravelry and the FO Blog.










Diamonds and Bobble Cloth. Again I am not a bobble person but I do love the cable that surrounds the bobbles. Details at Ravelry and the FO Blog.










Now I need to get cracking on some WIPs. Especially my Alix Lace Shawl and the Fake-A-Gamo Bag. They have been on the needles for way to long. Until next time ....